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Joint Replacement

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

Joint Replacement Done a Lot Easier

The advances in joint replacement technology and techniques have made joint replacement procedures more common than ever before. The age spectrum is becoming broader and broader among those who can have these procedures done successfully. Joint replacement is also now much easier for patients, as an increasing number of orthopedic surgeons now offer minimally invasive surgical methods.… Read More

9 Types of Physical Therapy Explained

Physical therapy is a crucial component of any orthopedic condition’s recovery process, whether you’re facing a disorder, disability, disease, or injury. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and methods to help patients get better. Here are nine types of physical therapy that you may find useful for your orthopedic recovery. … Read More

What to expect from a joint replacement?

Joint replacement surgery is a common orthopedic procedure performed hundreds of thousands of times each year. It involves inserting prostheses (artificial pieces) in a joint when the natural joint can no longer function as it was originally intended. When Is a Joint Replacement Necessary? Joint replacement surgery becomes necessary when other treatment solutions no longer effectively work.… Read More

Is an Artificial Joint Right for You?

The term “replacement” can be a little misleading when it comes to someone undergoing joint replacement surgery, where the ends of the bones are removed or resurfaced and are replaced with an artificial joint. By definition, an artificial joint is a prosthesis or prosthetic joint, made of plastic, ceramic or metal, which is implanted to replace a damaged or diseased natural joint.… 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.