Spinal cord stimulation is associated with greater pain reduction than pharmacotherapy in patients with intractable spine or limb pain, results of a new systematic review and meta-analysis show. The meta-analysis also suggests that new stimulation technologies, such as those that deliver high-frequency currents, are likely better at reducing pain than is conventional stimulation. Previous research
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What is hip impingement?
You may be an active athlete that prides themselves on their daily workouts, but could your intense workouts be the culprit of your hip pain? Through years of deterioration, your hip may start to give you trouble when you walk, run, or even – in severe cases – during any movement at all. That doesn’t
Read MoreTypes of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgeries
Whether caused by sudden trauma or wear and tear over time, shoulders, much like the knees are joints in the body that experience their fair share of deterioration. You might feel a pain in a specific part of your shoulder or just have a limited range of motion, but shoulder surgery can at times be
Read MoreThe importance of going to a good hand surgeon
Hands are arguably one of the most complex structure in your body. Without the numerous and sensitive nerves in your hands, the whole way we learn about the world would be affected. The way the tendons and muscles work together to move your wrists and fingers produce infinite possibilities for movement, helping us work, create,
Read MoreNeck Pain in the Digital World
As we continue to spend more and more time using smart-devices and computers, more and more patients come in to Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland with localized neck pain. With appropriate testing, we can determine if these symptoms are related to degeneration of the discs or due to arthritis of the facet joints. A focused,
Read MoreTraditional vs. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Hip pain can be debilitating. Because your hips are part of your body’s core, they bear and move most of your weight while providing an astounding range of motion. Osteoarthritis of the hip can occur from normal wear and tear of your joints over time. If you live with hip pain, there may come a
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Subspecialties
Orthopedics is a medical specialty that is specifically devoted to the care of the musculoskeletal system, meaning the anatomy of the human body, specifically muscles, bones, ligaments, nerves, joints, tendons, and connective tissues. Much of an orthopedic surgeon’s practice involves treating a variety of injuries medically with medication or surgery; or physically, through the use
Read MoreHow Physical Medicine Helps Patients with Physical Impairments or Disabilities
Physiatry, known as physical or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore function and mobility for patients. The main goal of physiatry is helping patients with disabilities or impairments such as damage to the spinal cord, nerves, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons, live a higher quality of life. Physiatrists are trained to accurately diagnose and
Read MoreShoulder Pain: Will I Need Surgery?
Having shoulder pain is a very common condition and problem, as it affects one in every three people. Many people who are suffering with shoulder pain tend to have issues mostly with their rotator cuff, which is the group of four muscles that make up and support the shoulder joint. After an extensive evaluation of
Read MorePreventing Frozen Shoulder
Does your shoulder hurt or feel pinched when you reach overhead or lift directly to your side? Does your shoulder ache when you try to lean on it, or while sleeping? Does your shoulder hurt or stiffen up or become sore during or after you do repetitive activities such as lifting, swimming, throwing a ball,
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