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Sports injuries

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

Importance of Feet for Sports

With 33 joints, 26 bones, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, no wonder the foot is susceptible to any number of injuries and many more medical conditions. And while anyone on legs relies on their feet to get them where they need to be, athletes rely on their feet for their livelihood and passion.… Read More

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve is pinched or compressed on the inside of the elbow. It can cause weakness in the hand, numbness and tingling in the pinky and ring fingers, and pain in the hand and inside the elbow. The ulnar nerve goes all the way from the side of your neck to the ends of your fingers.… Read More

Sad on the Sidelines? Reducing the Risk of Sports Injuries

Most people engage in sports of some type at some point in their lives. And the odds are good that most will suffer a sports injury at some point as well. While no sport is completely free of the risk of injury, using common sense and taking just a few precautions can work in your favor.… 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.