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WHEN TO SEE AN ORTHOPEDIST FOR FOOT PAIN

Your feet take a lot of daily stress and strain from standing, walking, running, and other activities. Considering that your lower extremities carry the weight of your upper body, it’s only understandable that most of us experience temporary foot pain from time to time. However, when foot pain becomes an ongoing problem, it may require a visit to a podiatrist or orthopedist, depending on the type of injury or condition you are experiencing.… Read More

Understand the Process of Foot Surgery

It is estimated that as many as 75% of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at some point in their lives. Some cases will be minor, requiring simple self-care steps to eliminate pain or a superficial infection, while others will warrant foot surgery to correct serious orthopedic issues or deformities which have developed.… Read More

Why are Foot and Ankle Surgeries Performed?

For the vast majority of foot and ankle conditions and injuries, nonsurgical management is almost always considered as the first-line treatment. However, for those that are inherently complex or have gradually worsened beyond conservative interventions, surgery may be the only recourse. Foot and ankle surgeries are essentially geared toward not only mitigating the debilitating symptoms but also restoring normal foot and ankle function and improving a person’s overall quality of life.… Read More

Steps to Recovery After a Foot and Ankle Surgery

The whole idea of a recovery downtime may be painfully boring, especially since it entails a slow, gradual return to your previous activity levels, but it is highly essential to prevent infection and speed up wound healing. Our orthopedic surgeons at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) understand that nobody wants to deal with the aftermath of a foot and ankle surgery, especially for a long time.… Read More

Common Orthopedic Problems as You Get Older

When people age, their body systems age, too, and that includes the musculoskeletal system. Bones become weaker, muscles are less lean, and you may experience a decrease in your overall speed and movement. These changes contribute to the increased risk of falls and injuries. Aging is a part of life, but you can decrease your susceptibility to certain conditions if you know what to do or avoid.… 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.