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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

Top 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 a bike or performing vigorous activities to keep your joints protected from injury.… 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.