Same Personalized Care, Greater Access to Advanced Orthopaedic Services In 2013, 25 independent orthopaedic practices in Maryland and surrounding states joined together to create the largest group of orthopaedic surgeons in this region. With the growing pressure for practices like OACM to join up with large institutions and hospital systems, the development of the Centers for
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Read MorePhysical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Help Alleviate Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
According to Beth Kozera, there are a variety of factors that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome including: Genetics or a patient’s anatomical structure of the wrist Pregnancy, which causes increased inflammation in the body Sleeping with wrists in flexed position Repetitive work like typing and workstations that are not ergonomically set up Hand tool use-
Read MoreNew Surgical Technique Provides Relief for Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist is compressed. The carpal tunnel is located at the wrist on the palm side of the hand, just beneath the skin’s surface. When this nerve is compressed it results in a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including: Numbness and tingling in
Read MoreFoot, Ankle Injuries Are a Unique Specialty at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland
Take Caution During Winter Activities From weekend warriors to skiing aficionados, foot and ankle injuries can sideline many during the winter season. During the winter season Dr. Maloney often sees patients with foot and ankle fractures and sprains common in skiing and basketball injuries. “With skiing season, I typically see patients with high ankle sprains
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Care is a Sensitive Issue During Cold Winter Months
According to Marc Lipton, DPM, podiatrist with Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM), individuals with diabetes need to take special precautions during the winter to avoid foot injury, infection and worse.Diabetics experience a number of foot issues in the cold winter months resulting from diabetic-specific conditions such as: Vascular disease Peripheral neuropathy and painless neuropathy
Read MoreWinter Injuries Don’t Have to Keep You Down
When you do suffer an injury, it is a good idea to seek the care of an orthopaedic specialist when: You hear and feel a painful popping sound It’s painful to bear weight on your injury Your injury doesn’t get better with time, or even gets worse “When a patient is experiencing these types of
Read MoreTop Tips for Healthy Joints
Keep moving. Sitting in front of a computer or TV all day can cause stiffness in the joints. Get up and move about regularly, perform light exercises, change positions when sitting and take walks to keep joints healthy. Protect joints from injury. Wear protective gear such as elbow and knee pads when playing sports, riding
Read MoreNon-Surgical Options for Alleviating Hip Pain
Before considering surgical options, there are a number of non-surgical, first line therapies that are often recommended to individuals with hip problems, including: Activity modification – Reducing or eliminating strenuous activities that may place undue stress on the hip joint Over-the-counter medications, beginning with Tylenol and switching to anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen Low-level narcotic medications
Read MoreWhen Hip Pain Strikes, OACM Offers Patients Proven Solutions
Hip pain is a common complaint among patients throughout the country. This pain is often more than just a nuisance and drives thousands of patients to seek treatment from physicians every year. “Many patients visit my office when they’re experiencing pain and begin to have a limited range of motion and stiffness in the hip,”
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