Extreme joint or muscle pain can debilitate your quality of life. It can stem from an underlying health condition or an unexpected injury. Sometimes, surgery is the only path you can take to recover fully. It’s essential to take time and research orthopedic surgery but thinking about it doesn’t have to be stressful. The more
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Common Orthopedic Injuries
Injuries can happen when you least expect them. The musculoskeletal system can sustain many painful injuries that can significantly affect the quality of your life. Luckily, most injuries can be treated effectively by an orthopedic doctor. Here are some common musculoskeletal injuries and how your orthopedic doctor can help treat them: 1. Fractures Sudden pressure
Read MoreThe 3 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries
Injuries can happen when you least expect them. The musculoskeletal system can sustain many painful injuries that can significantly affect the quality of your life. Luckily, most injuries can be treated effectively by an orthopedic doctor. Here are the three most common musculoskeletal injuries and how your orthopedic doctor can help treat them: 1. Fractures
Read More5 Tips for a Successful Sports Injury Recovery
Getting injured while playing a sport is a setback many athletes (and active individuals)may experience. Fortunately, there are effective ways to speed up recovery after a sports injury. Keep reading for five tips for a successful sports injury recovery and where you can go in central Maryland for expert sports medicine treatment. PRICE Method The
Read MoreA Guide to Ice Therapy
Ice therapy is one of the most effective solutions for mild injuries and inflammation. Whether you’ve sprained a muscle or are experiencing pain from a diagnosed condition, applying a cold compress can help manage discomfort. What Is Ice Therapy? Ice therapy is also called cold therapy or cryotherapy. It decreases blood flow in a specific
Read MoreWhat is a Hip Replacement?
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial prosthetic. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total hip replacement or partial hip replacement. Total hip replacement is far more common and provides relief to those with damage to both ends of the hip joint. Partial hip
Read MoreHow to Prepare Yourself for Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires careful planning and preparation and a close collaboration between the patient and their healthcare team. Your orthopedic surgeon and their team are there for education and support before and after the surgery. However, you as the patient should be making preparations, as well, for greater surgery
Read MoreTreatment for a Torn Meniscus: What to Expect
A torn meniscus is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a cushion and shock absorber between the bones in your knee. It helps to distribute weight evenly across the knee joint and allows for smooth movement of the bones during activities such as walking or running.
Read MoreHow to Prepare Yourself for Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires careful planning and preparation and close collaboration between the patient and their healthcare team. Your orthopedic surgeon and their team are there for education and support before and after the surgery. However, you as the patient should be making preparations, as well, for greater surgery success
Read MoreWhat Causes Hip Arthritis?
Arthritis is a term used to describe conditions that affect the joints and soft tissues. Hip arthritis specifically refers to the deterioration of the cartilage that protects the hip joint, which causes pain, chronic inflammation, and eventual permanent damage to the joint. In this article, we will talk about the causes of hip arthritis and
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