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Common Ankle Injuries and How to Prevent Them

There are many small bones and connective tissues in the foot and ankle, and you may suffer an injury to the ankle without even realizing it. But sometimes an ankle injury is quite obvious. Rolling your foot can happen when running, jumping, or even just stepping off a curb, causing a ligament to be overly stretched or partially torn.… Read More

Preparing for a Marathon? Why You Should See a Foot Doctor First

Anyone who attempts to run a full marathon should be aware of the risks and dangers associated with this 26-mile feat of endurance. It is very important to begin your marathon training knowing all the facts so you can choose the best approach to completing the race without injuring yourself. Nobody wants to be forced to stop at mile 20 due to stress fractures or shin splints, so preparation is key.… Read More

Healing from Bone Dislocation

Talk about painful – when a shoulder, elbow, finger, hip or knee becomes dislocated, it doesn’t only hurt, it immobilizes the joint where two bones normally come together. A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of your bones are forced out of their normal position. It usually occurs as the result of a fall, a hard blow during an automobile accident, or a rough-and-tumble sports injury.… Read More

Keeping Women’s Knees and Hips Healthy at all Stages of Life

Any woman who has experienced a knee or hip injury understands the ill effects on mobility and the hindrance on daily living. Women at all stages of life are susceptible to injury from athletics, overuse and aging. M. Brian Polsky, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland division (OACM), explains that “The female pelvis is aligned differently than a male’s pelvis, which can put more stress on the muscles around the hips and knees.… Read More

Foot and Ankle: Reasons to Visit an Ankle Specialist

Oh, your feet and ankles can take a beating! Every day, the average person utilizes this structure to walk between 8,000 to 10,000 steps. The repeated pounding and side-to-side motion performed in sports, exercise, and regular daily movement gives us some insight as to why this part of the body is the most common site of injuries.… Read More

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Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland in Baltimore, Catonsville, Columbia and Eldersburg serves the nearby communities of Annapolis, Washington DC and Montgomery County. Our orthopedic surgeons, podiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, and physical therapists specialize in arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, and onsite diagnostic imagery, outpatient surgery, and physical therapy rehabilitation providing pain relief from sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot pain, knee pain, hip replacement, shoulder impingement, cubital tunnel syndrome and more.