Plantar fasciitis is characterized by the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and that connects your heel bone to your toes. While plantar fasciitis can be bothersome and debilitating, it is highly treatable. For mild to moderate cases of plantar fasciitis, non-surgical approaches are usually
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When is elbow surgery necessary?
The symptoms of tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis can be felt outside the elbow. You develop tennis elbow if the elbow tendon has been damaged due to repetitive twisting movements of the arm. People who play racket sports are most at risk for this injury, but so are people with occupations that involve making repetitive
Read MoreHow do you know if you need elbow surgery?
How does one know that it’s time for surgery? Surgery is rarely recommended as the first line of treatment unless the patient has a traumatic injury. If you have pain in your elbow, doctors would exhaust conservative to minimally-invasive methods of treatment before finally recommending surgery. So, if you find that there’s no improvement to
Read MoreWhat Is Stem Cell Therapy Used For?
Stem cells are cells that have the ability to develop into cells with specialized functions. No other type of cell in the body has the same potential for adaptation and specialization, thereby making stem cells the body’s own repair system. Researchers and doctors have had incredible successes as well as unexpected roadblocks in the implementation
Read MoreSteps 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
Read MoreSymptoms of Sports Injury-Related Knee Pain
Our knees are key to our performance when engaging in most sports, including tennis, football, basketball, and skiing. They also get a good workout when performing exercises such as running or jogging. Of course, all of these activities make your knees particularly vulnerable to injury. A sports medicine doctor can help you prevent knee injuries
Read MoreWhy a Podiatrist Might Be Important to a Dancer
With all the jumping, twirling, and fast switching of positions, dancing is a great workout for your body but it’s hard on your feet. That is why having a podiatrist is key to every dancer because the foot specialist will know how to efficiently evaluate and treat any foot injuries you have and explain how
Read MoreCommon Football Injuries
Football is a well-known and loved sport. Because it is a high-impact and contact sport, players are often exposed to collisions, sudden injuries, repetitive stress, and micro-trauma that can result in overuse injuries. Whether you play football as a hobby or are aspiring to be a professional football player, it is essential to learn about
Read MoreCommon 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
Read MorePhysical Therapy in the 21st Century
You may know physical therapy as one of the effective methods for musculoskeletal rehabilitation. However, there is more to this medical specialization. Here’s what you need to know about how physical therapy has grown to be a vital medical practice. Physical Therapy Through the Years The first known use of physical therapy was in 460
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