Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist is compressed. The carpal tunnel is located at the wrist on the palm side of the hand, just beneath the skin’s surface. When this nerve is compressed it results in a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including: Numbness and tingling in
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Foot, Ankle Injuries Are a Unique Specialty at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland
Take Caution During Winter Activities From weekend warriors to skiing aficionados, foot and ankle injuries can sideline many during the winter season. During the winter season Dr. Maloney often sees patients with foot and ankle fractures and sprains common in skiing and basketball injuries. “With skiing season, I typically see patients with high ankle sprains
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Care is a Sensitive Issue During Cold Winter Months
According to Marc Lipton, DPM, podiatrist with Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM), individuals with diabetes need to take special precautions during the winter to avoid foot injury, infection and worse.Diabetics experience a number of foot issues in the cold winter months resulting from diabetic-specific conditions such as: Vascular disease Peripheral neuropathy and painless neuropathy
Read MoreWinter Injuries Don’t Have to Keep You Down
When you do suffer an injury, it is a good idea to seek the care of an orthopaedic specialist when: You hear and feel a painful popping sound It’s painful to bear weight on your injury Your injury doesn’t get better with time, or even gets worse “When a patient is experiencing these types of
Read MoreTop Tips for Healthy Joints
Keep moving. Sitting in front of a computer or TV all day can cause stiffness in the joints. Get up and move about regularly, perform light exercises, change positions when sitting and take walks to keep joints healthy. Protect joints from injury. Wear protective gear such as elbow and knee pads when playing sports, riding
Read MoreNon-Surgical Options for Alleviating Hip Pain
Before considering surgical options, there are a number of non-surgical, first line therapies that are often recommended to individuals with hip problems, including: Activity modification – Reducing or eliminating strenuous activities that may place undue stress on the hip joint Over-the-counter medications, beginning with Tylenol and switching to anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen Low-level narcotic medications
Read MoreWhen Hip Pain Strikes, OACM Offers Patients Proven Solutions
Hip pain is a common complaint among patients throughout the country. This pain is often more than just a nuisance and drives thousands of patients to seek treatment from physicians every year. “Many patients visit my office when they’re experiencing pain and begin to have a limited range of motion and stiffness in the hip,”
Read MoreSidelined by Knee Pain? OACM Specialists Will Get You Back on Track
Innovative knee replacement procedures help patients get back to an active life For individuals who enjoy the active life – biking, running, aerobic activity, sports and the like – suffering a knee injury or debilitating arthritis can be a major blow. The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in the body and
Read MoreNew Foot and Ankle Specialist to Join OACM this Fall
OACM will welcome Patrick Maloney, MD, an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist, to its team in fall 2013! Dr. Maloney received his fellowship training from the Florida Orthopaedic Institute and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. Stay tuned for
Read MoreConnect With OACM on YouTube
Want to hear more about the latest advances in orthopaedic surgery and treatment? Connect with OACM on YouTube today! OACM doctors as well as patients are now featured in a wide range of videos discussing everything from knee replacement surgery to spinal treatments and rehabilitation and exercises for recovery. See for yourself what makes Orthopaedic
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