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
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Meet 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.
Read MoreShoulder Pain and Injuries and How to Avoid Them
The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery and is extremely complex. It happens to have the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, this large range of motion can cause the shoulder to become unstable, leading to joint problems and the site of multiple injuries. Your shoulder joint is composed
Read MoreOrthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland’s Baltimore Office Relocates to New, State-of-the-Art Medical Office Building
The new office has more space for physical therapy, a new wound care center, an infusion therapy suite and an additional procedure room to accommodate an increased volume of outpatient orthopaedic surgical procedures. The new space was designed to better meet the needs of OACM patients and to promote OACM’s goal of providing every patient
Read MoreOACM Shoulder Surgeon Performs Reverse Shoulder Replacement to Repair Injuries and Restore Function
When other therapies fail to restore shoulder function, reverse shoulder arthroplasty may be a viable option when performed by an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, such as Khurram Pervaiz MD, a shoulder, elbow and hand specialist with Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland. What Is a Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty? This procedure uses a single incision
Read MoreOACM Foot and Ankle Surgeon Treats Achilles Tendon Injuries with Surgery and Conservative Care
The two main types of Achilles tendon injuries are: Rupture: Completely torn tendon Tendinitis: Inflammation in the tendon Mid-substance tendinitis occurs in the middle of the tendon and often results from overuse. Insertional tendinitis develops at the end of the tendon where it connects to the heel bone and usually occurs in people who are
Read MoreOACM Open House Event Shows Off New Office in Catonsville, Welcomes The Community To OACM’s New Home
Community members, patients, physicians and friends joined us for a special tour of our new 30,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art orthopaedic center, had the opportunity to meet our staff and physicians, and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun and entertainment. OACM’s new office is located at: 910 Frederick Road Catonsville, MD 21228
Read MoreYour Opinion Matters
Have you received a patient survey following an appointment with an OACM provider recently? We want to hear about your patient experience. Did you have a good experience? A poor one? Your feedback matters to us and helps us continually improve the high level of care we provide to all patients. Please remember to fill
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