If your hand has been experiencing pain, weakness, numbness, or disability, you may have a condition that is best diagnosed and treated by a hand specialist. A hand surgeon will not automatically suggest surgery, as this doctor will determine the best method of treatment for your particular case. Here are a few tips on how
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Treatments for Knee Pain
A leading cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis. It is due to the wearing-down of the protective cartilage that prevents the bones in the knee from rubbing against each other. Without the cushion of protective cartilage, knee movement becomes painful. Knee arthritis causes constant pain without proper treatment. Let’s talk about some of the most
Read MorePatient Daniel Frank’s Personal Story
Thousands of people from across the state of Maryland have relied on Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) for comprehensive care. Some have turned to us for help with chronic pain issues; for others it’s been about getting treatment following traumatic injuries. Some of our patients are competitive athletes; some just want to be able
Read MoreDifferent Types of Foot Surgery
For patients who have foot and ankle issues that are not responding well to conservative treatments, your doctor may recommend foot surgery. Sometimes surgery is the only way to achieve long-lasting relief from persistent, disabling symptoms. The goal of foot surgery is not just to relieve chronic pain, but also to restore normal foot and
Read MoreFrom The Orthopedist’s Desk: Building Shoulder Muscles Safely
If you have had a shoulder injury, a focused conditioning exercise program can help you build up the muscles in your shoulder and allow you to get back to your normal activity level safely. Conditioning exercises help reduce pain and gradually strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility and stability in target muscles, improving overall health in
Read More6 Types of Meniscus Tears
A meniscus is a moon-shaped section of cartilage that cushions the knee between the top of the shinbone (lower leg bone, or tibia) and the bottom of the thighbone (upper leg bone, or femur). Each knee has two menisci: The lateral meniscus is in your outer knee, and the medial meniscus is in the inner
Read MoreSigns of A Broken Hip
The hip bone is a pretty strong one, however, after a certain age, it can become susceptible to fractures. Women in particular become susceptible to bone fractures due to decreasing estrogen levels and weakening bones as they get older and go into menopause. Add balance issues and poor eyesight to the mix, which are pretty
Read MoreWhat Is Impingement Syndrome?
As you get older, your bones and joints slowly start to weaken, primarily because of repeated use. Doing day-to-day tasks may no longer be easy for you anymore. You may notice consistent pain around your shoulder or hip, hindering you from moving with ease. If you are experiencing this problem, you may have impingement syndrome.
Read MoreReturning to Exercise After Orthopedic Surgery
As with any surgical procedure, orthopedic surgery comes with a recovery period afterward. All operations require some form of tissue trauma, and musculoskeletal surgery involves cutting skin, muscle, tendon, ligament, and/or bone tissues – so these must heal before you regain your motion and strength in the area. It therefore takes significant time for your
Read MoreWhat to Do if Your Knee Pain Is Not Getting Better
Knee pain is a relatively common occurrence, which is why people often treat it as if it were no big deal. You can develop knee pain from playing sports or from exercising, and you will likely assume it will go away on its own. After all, if the knee pain is the result of a
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