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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

How Is Tendonitis Diagnosed?

Tendonitis is the inflammation (“-itis”) of a tendon, usually in one of your joints. Our tendons are what attach our muscles to our bones or to other organs, such as attaching the tiny muscles around the eye to the eyeball so it can move. Tendons are thick and fibrous, and when they are injured or pulled, the resulting inflammation can cause symptoms of pain and tenderness.… Read More

Recovery from a Hip Replacement Surgery

After hip replacement surgery, you will begin the slow return to your normal lifestyle. To have a successful recovery, you need to take an active role in your healing. Following all of the instructions your doctor and physical therapist give you are key to achieving the best possible outcome so you can live life as pain-free as possible.… Read More

Percutaneous Disc Nucleoplasty

Individuals with herniated discs can experience debilitating and agonizing back pains. This injury affects approximately 1.5 million Americans every year. While the pain caused by a herniated disc can be life-consuming, there are ways to treat it and find relief. Let’s take a look at what a herniated disc is and how a percutaneous disc nucleoplasty can help you find relief from it.… Read More

Ligament Tears

Ligaments are the tough and flexible collagenous tissue connecting most of our bones and allowing varying degrees of movement. Stressing a ligament beyond its normal range can result in a ligament tear – what is commonly called a sprain. Ligament tears are one of the most common types of injuries, usually occurring at the weight-bearing joints of the ankle or knee.… 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.