An orthopedic doctor specializes in issues, diseases, and injuries pertaining to the musculoskeletal system. These doctors play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. They handle everything from minor issues such as sprained ankles to complex procedures and surgeries such as a hip replacement. Deciding that it’s time to see
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What You Need to Know About Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Most people know someone with an artificial hip or knee, but an artificial shoulder is not really a well-known entity. The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery, made up of three main parts: your upper arm bone (the humorous), your shoulder blade (the scapula), and your collarbone (the clavicle). When a shoulder is healthy,
Read MoreYour Guide to Running a Marathon: 7 Things You Should Know
Getting motivated to go for a run can be difficult. Running a mile or two is a good workout, but gearing up to run a marathon takes a lot of guts. So if you are running in your first race, give yourself a major pat on the back. Training for a marathon is no easy
Read MoreHydration is the Key for Healthy Joints
Are you drinking enough water? Studies show that the answer is probably no. Some 75 percent of Americans are dehydrated and drink below the recommended amount, which is an average of eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. If you feel fatigued or tired, or if you suffer from headaches, you might think that you
Read MoreArthritis and Tips for Managing Pain
Have you ever been told to “Stop cracking your knuckles, you can get arthritis”? While this is in fact not true, arthritis does affect approximately 350 million people worldwide. Arthritis causes pain and inflammation in your joints. It manifests itself in a number of painful, limiting ways, and attacks all kinds of patients, even young children
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Back Healthy and Strengthen Your Spine
Back pain can be debilitating, interrupting your normal daily routine. We often don’t think about the strength of our spine until we have pain that disrupts life as usual. Once we have back pain, we’re driven to know what’s wrong and what it will take to relieve the pain and prevent a recurrence. The health
Read MoreRunning into Foot Pain: Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Running is as popular as ever these days. If you are a runner, you are keenly aware that your feet are the foundation of every stride you take. Whether you are running as part of a cardio workout to stay in shape, or you are training for the next 5K or marathon, foot pain and
Read MoreMeet Dr. Michael DeMarco
It’s important to have a doctor who knows you and your health history. Getting to know your doctor isn’t always easy to do. Here at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland, we’d like you to get to know the newest member of our team, Dr. Michael DeMarco. Where did you attend medical school? Like many people who grew up
Read MoreChiropractors vs. Physical Therapy
With about 65 million Americans suffering from back pain, it’s the second most common reason for medical visits. Combine this with 132 million times patients see a doctor each year to address bone and joint health problems, and you have a true need for quality rehabilitative care. Back, muscle and joint pain can be debilitating,
Read MoreMost Common Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them
It is said that the number one reason people play sports is because it is fun. However, sports injuries can happen, and they can happen anywhere in the body, especially if your forte involves testing the laws of physics or gravity. The most common sports injuries tend to be fairly minor: bruises, sprains, and strains.
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