Talk about painful – when a shoulder, elbow, finger, hip or knee becomes dislocated, it doesn’t only hurt, it immobilizes the joint where two bones normally come together. A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of your bones are forced out of their normal position. It usually occurs as the result of a
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Keeping Women’s Knees and Hips Healthy at all Stages of Life
Any woman who has experienced a knee or hip injury understands the ill effects on mobility and the hindrance on daily living. Women at all stages of life are susceptible to injury from athletics, overuse and aging. M. Brian Polsky, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland division
Read MoreFoot and Ankle: Reasons to Visit an Ankle Specialist
Oh, your feet and ankles can take a beating! Every day, the average person utilizes this structure to walk between 8,000 to 10,000 steps. The repeated pounding and side-to-side motion performed in sports, exercise, and regular daily movement gives us some insight as to why this part of the body is the most common site
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 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 MoreFoot, 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 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 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 MoreKeeping Foot Injuries at Bay
The weather is getting warmer, which means spring sports such as soccer, lacrosse and golf will soon be in full swing and so will foot injuries. It’s important for athletes to take care of their feet to prevent painful and possibly season-ending injuries. Choosing the proper footwear is the first and most important step in
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