Most hip replacements in middle-aged patients are due to degenerative arthritis caused by wear-and-tear. The number of hip replacements performed in the United States has increased substantially, and the procedure has become more common in younger people, new government statistics show. The growing number of cases of arthritis is a major factor in the increase of
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New Implant Improves Pain and Function for Big Toe
Patients suffering from painful osteoarthritis (OA) in the big toe joint are now finding relief from a new surgical implant that has been restoring motion and reducing pain. OACM’s foot and ankle specialist Patrick Maloney, MD, was one of the first orthopedic surgeons in Maryland to implant The Cartiva® Synthetic Cartilage Implant (Cartiva SCI) to
Read MoreBotox Treatment for Conditions of Spine and Neck Prove Effective, Even Life Changing
Botox isn’t just for smoothing the wrinkles in the face anymore. In fact, Botox has been FDA approved to treat painful and deforming back and neck conditions for many years, yet many patients, and even doctors, have not been aware of the freeing effects Botox has on muscle spasms, deformity and even spasticity caused by
Read MoreOACM Welcomes Orthopaedic Surgeon, Ke Xie, M.D. – Specialist in Joint Replacement and Revision Surgery
Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) recently welcomed orthopaedic surgeon, Ke Xie, M.D., to the practice. A specialist in joint arthritis and joint replacement surgery, Dr. Xie specializes in revision surgery for hip and knee replacement patients. “Over the last several decades, hip and knee replacements have been highly successful,” says Dr. Xie. “However, as
Read More12 OACM Physicians Named Top Doctors for 2016
Baltimore magazine published its 30th annual list of “Top Doctors” in the November 2016 issue. Physicians in more than 100 specialties were chosen by approximately 12,000 peers in the greater Baltimore region as the best in their respective fields. OACM is very proud that 12 physicians were voted by their peers as one of Baltimore’s
Read MoreNewer Approach to Total Hip Replacement Means Added Patient Benefits
Hip pain caused by osteoarthritis, injury or trauma can have a major impact on one’s quality of life. When the pain becomes unbearable and more conservative therapies to minimize inflammation, discomfort and problems with mobility have not been effective, many patients turn to the hip replacement experts at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) for
Read MoreWhat is outpatient surgery and what are its benefits?
Outpatient surgery – referred to as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery – allows a person to return home on the same day that a surgical procedure is performed. More than half of all elective surgery procedures in the United States are currently performed as outpatient surgeries, due to less invasive surgical procedures and improved surgical
Read MoreProduct Spotlight: MLS Laser Therapy
When a physical condition or injury affects mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: a rapid return to everyday activities. The FDA, based upon the evidence of proven success of extensive and credible studies conducted in our country’s finest institutions, including Harvard University, has approved the use of MLS Laser Therapy. Cleared by
Read MorePrevenix 3-2-1 Program
Losing weight and keeping it off is no easy task. It is frustrating when you are doing all the necessary things to get the body that you have always wanted, and not seeing the progress you feel you are making. Diet programs are not always reliable, and what you see on television and in magazines
Read MoreThe Football Concussion Crisis
Lately, there seems to be increased public interest in the potential risks of concussions. Since athletes participating in contact sports are exposed to the risk of repeated blows to the head, there is a legitimate concern about their risk of developing delayed neurological dysfunction, such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) or other neurodegenerative diseases. According
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