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Top Tips for Cold Weather Foot Care

With fall upon us and winter close behind, gone are the days of bare feet and flip flops. With the onset of cooler weather, it’s important to keep your feet safe from the elements – rain, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. According to Marc Lipton, DPM, a podiatrist with Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM), the cooler weather doesn’t have to put a damper on your outdoor activities.… 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 Foot and Ankle Surgeries

Foot and ankle problems are not uncommon, and most of us will experience one at some point in life. Foot and ankle problems can cause pain, reduced function, and a change in appearance. The foot and ankle are two of the most complex areas of the body, and although some problems will get better without medical intervention, others may require surgery to ensure a successful recovery.… Read More

Working with an Orthopedic Surgeon and Podiatrist

If you have an injury or problem with your foot, you may be trying to decide whether to see a podiatrist or an orthopedist. Perhaps your podiatrist recommended that you see an orthopedic surgeon for further treatment of your foot or ankle issues. Let’s talk about the similarities and the differences between these two fields of medicine:  What a Podiatrist Specializes In A podiatrist is a medical specialist who has education, training, and experience treating conditions, injuries, and disorders of the ankle and foot.… Read More

Foot Problems are a Major Concern for Diabetic Patients

There is a startling research statistic showing that every 30 seconds, someone around the world is losing a part of their foot due to diabetes. Possibly just as startling is how this can often be easily avoided with preventive checks and comprehensive treatment. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 30.3 million people living with diabetes in the United States.… 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.