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
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Orthopaedic 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
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Read MoreOACM Makes Booking An Appointment Easy With Everseat
How it works: With the Everseat app, you can now be notified when appointments open up with your provider of choice. Last minute cancellations result in appointment openings. With Everseat, our office can announce these last minute openings through notifications directly to your mobile device, allowing you access to book these openings via the mobile
Read MoreLighten Your Load for Backpack and Briefcase Safety
Thomas Perone, DPT, MTC and director of physical therapy at OACM, notes that many kids wear backpacks that don’t fit right and that aren’t packed properly. “Parents should choose a backpack based on their child’s size and age, not style,” explains Mr. Perone. “Have your child try on backpacks to find one that fits, from
Read MoreOACM Welcomes Patients to Its New Home
The new OACM office located in Catonsville has been open and serving patients since December 2014. Patients and OACM physicians and staff are thrilled with the expansive, state-of-the-art office building and the convenient, one-stop experience for comprehensive orthopedic services. OACM’s New Office Features: 30,000 sq. ft. of modern office space A modern look and comfortable
Read MoreOACM Spine Surgeon Performs Restorative Surgery to Improve Neck and Back Function and Reduce Pain
For patients experiencing back or neck pain that cannot be relieved or controlled through pain management and rehabilitative techniques, spine surgery may be indicated to improve function and restore quality of life. “In many cases, when six to eight weeks of non-operative treatment has not yielded adequate improvement, surgical care is highly successful,” says Oren
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