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Spinal Cord Stimulation Beats Medication for Pain

Spinal cord stimulation is associated with greater pain reduction than pharmacotherapy in patients with intractable spine or limb pain, results of a new systematic review and meta-analysis show. The meta-analysis also suggests that new stimulation technologies, such as those that deliver high-frequency currents, are likely better at reducing pain than is conventional stimulation.… Read More

Neck Pain in the Digital World

As we continue to spend more and more time using smart-devices and computers, more and more patients come in to Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland with localized neck pain.  With appropriate testing, we can determine if these symptoms are related to degeneration of the discs or due to arthritis of the facet joints.… Read More

Physiatrist vs Orthopedist

Understanding which medical professional, you should seek out can be a difficult decision, with so many sub-specialties in medicine. When you’re dealing with an injury involving bones, muscles, or joints (the musculoskeletal system), there are multiple doctors who may be suitable to help with these issues. While they may seem like similar fields, it is important to know the differences between a physiatrist and an orthopedist, so that you can make the right decision for your particular needs.… Read More

Benefits of Laser Surgery

When a physical condition or injury affects mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: A rapid return to everyday activities. Lasers were incorporated into orthopedic and surgical practices in 1973, as a new technology to create surgical incisions. Laser therapy is widely used today, and much like regenerative medicine does, it helps stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal.… Read More

Physical Medicine vs Physical Therapy

When you are in chronic pain after suffering an accident or injury that may have caused long-term disability, and are in need of extensive treatment, there are a variety of specialists you can choose from to help you recover. While some people may be able to recuperate on their own, it’s often required by physicians to get professional help, either from a physiatrist or physical therapist.… 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.