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Returning to Exercise After Orthopedic Surgery

As with any surgical procedure, orthopedic surgery comes with a recovery period afterward. All operations require some form of tissue trauma, and musculoskeletal surgery involves cutting skin, muscle, tendon, ligament, and/or bone tissues – so these must heal before you regain your motion and strength in the area. It therefore takes significant time for your body to be able to handle intense physical activity or exercise after orthopedic surgery.… Read More

When to See a Doctor for Heel Pain

Most people will experience heel pain at some point in their lifetime, and this is even more likely if you lead an active lifestyle. Heel pain can come on suddenly, but it is more likely to develop slowly due to various factors – such as ill-fitting footwear, intense physical activity, and structural issues of the foot.… Read More

Early Signs of Shin Splints

Among the many conditions that you can develop in the legs is shin splints. Leg pain that extends along the shinbone is a common sign of this condition. It is most commonly manifested as a stabbing or stinging pain below the knee following physical activities. It often begins as mild and gets worse with time.… Read More

What Is a Heel Spur?

A heel spur is a bony growth on your heel that can cause pain when walking. It can develop if you frequently wear high heels, if you are an athlete who does a lot of running or jumping, or if you have plantar fasciitis – which is inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot.… 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

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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.