A Bone to Fix-From The Orthopaedic Associates Of Central Maryland Division

Ankle sprains make up around 25% of sports-related injuries, and nearly 75% of general ankle injuries. If you're someone who has or is suffering from the former, we've got two of our OACM physical therapists ready to tell you what can be done to get you back to your sport after an injury to the ankle.

Whether you work from home, or in the office, you're likely sitting for long periods of time. Sitting and craning your neck, or slouching as they day goes on as you look the computer screen, can cause pain in your neck, which can cause stress on the spine. We've got three of our OACM physical therapists ready to tell you what can be done to fix your posture, and free yourself from your pain at work, or at least the one in your neck.

Suffering from back pain, and missing the green? We've got two of our OACM physical therapists ready to tell you what can be done and how they can help you to get you back out there swinging the club once again.

In part 2 of the ReActiv8 device and system series, we hear from veteran and former ReActiv8 patient Damian Salgado. He will how this procedure changed his life after suffering a battlefield injury while serving in the military.

Lower back pain is very common, whether it's from injuries, degeneration, or just a lifetime of lifting things, playing sports, and at some point it's likely to be a pain we all experience. While not all back pain means a serious problem, when it is, it's good to look at a variety of treatments that avoid the use of addictive pain killers/opioid. One such treatment is the use of nerve and/or spinal stimulation.In this 2 part episode Dr. Gurtej Singh discusses a new form of restorative therapy that stimulates the nerves of the muscle directly responsible for stabilizing the lumbar spine, called ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation system, along with colleague Dr. Chris Gilligan.

You love running. It's more than exercise. It's a challenge for your body, it's meditation, it's your time for you. That's why we've asked our experts, Dr. Lipton a podiatrist, and Karyn Dulaney, DPT to answer some of the most asked questions on getting the most out of running, and how to do it safely.

Join us on this unique father and daughter subject matter experts podcast, where Dr. Lipton, DPM, and Mollye Blaxberg, DPT are teaming up today to talk about foot and ankle conditions that can be treated with physical therapy.

Today we're sitting with Dr. Brian Janz to find out what the heck Dupuytren's contracture is, why it's sometimes called the Viking's Disease, who tends to suffer from it, a brief history; and what can be done for it, and how it can be done.

When people think of hand and arm issues, carpal tunnel syndrome and golfer's or pitcher's elbow might come to mind over cubital tunnel syndrome. Dr. Brian Janz is going to take us through what it is, what it means, and what you can do if you are suffering from it.

The newest in our series segment Hands-On, where we focus on different parts of the hand from fingertip to wrist. Today we're talking thumbs. A digit, but not technically a finger, whose opposable nature gives us advantage over most other mammals, but doesn't mean it's safe from arthritis. We will talk to Dr. Janz about Basal Thumb Arthritis, what it is, what it means, its symptoms and treatments.

Advice for dealing with and preventing fragility fractures in the foot and ankle with board certified foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Brandao and Angeline Williams, CRNP, Bone Health Specialist.

Many people suffering from shoulder pain may find relief with nonsurgical treatments. One of those treatment methods is physical therapy. We're here with a panel of DPTs from OACM ready to talk about how they can help with shoulder pain.

Feeling like Atlus carrying the globe on your shoulders? It could be due to shoulder arthritis. Arthritis in its simplest definition, is a catch-all term for joint paint or joint disease, and it can affect many different joints and parts of the body; the shoulder being no exception. We sit down with Dr. Khurram Pervaiz to learn more about shoulder arthritis, and the advancements in treatment and modern surgical techniques.

Tingling, pins and needles, extreme heat, extreme cold, and numbness. These are the kinds of symptoms one might experience if they are suffering from neuropathy. Listen as we delve into the how the specialties of pain management and podiatry can intertwine when diagnosing and treating neuropathy.

Low back pain is one of the most common medical issues. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments can strain from overexertion, poor posture, lifting activities, physical stress, and injury.Degenerative diseases such as arthritis can cause the spinal structures to break down and put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Nerve pressure in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms to spread to the buttocks, legs, and feet. This is because the nerves that exit the spinal cord at the lumbar spine travel to these areas.The majority of people with low back pain find relief with nonsurgical treatments. One of those treatment methods is physical therapy. We're here with a panel of DPTs from OACM ready to talk about how they can help with low back pain.

Dr. Roberto Brandão is a board certified podiatrist, fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery, who has recently become board certified in foot and ankle surgery. We're going to discuss exactly what that means, what it means to a patient, and the works that goes into it.

You've probably heard of a knee or hip replacement, but did you know there are replacement surgeries for joints as small as the knuckle? Tune in to learn more about the functionality of knuckles, the kinds of arthritis that affect them, and how a knuckle replacement works.

Micro-invasive Spine procedures - Fact or Fiction with Dr. Oren Blam.

You've probably heard of a knee or hip replacement, but did you know there are replacement surgeries that are possible for smaller more complicated joints such as the wrist? Learn more about what makes up the wrist, how replacements work, and the different kinds of arthritis that can affect the wrist.

Listen in about a topic Dr. Singh is very passionate about: spinal cord stimulation and how it could be used to help patients with severe pain.

While osteoporosis, bone disease, and risk of fracture are more common in women, all adults should take steps to strengthen their bones. And yes, you can strengthen your bones! Listen in on our Bone Health series with Angeline Williams, CRNP and head of OACM's Own the Bone Program for tips and information on bone health.

Answer and explanation to the commonly asked patient question: When do I need spinal fusion?

Karyn Dulaney, DPT answers some common questions about running in general, describes some return to running tips for those who have suffered an injury and want to get back out there in the safest way possible, and touches on her own specialized return to running program.

Cars and machines needs parts replacement are needed over their lifetime. The same is true of our bodies. Since we live longer lives, items we might have had put in along the way, like fillings in our teeth, or joint replacements in our knee, wear over time and may need to be replaced. Dr. Xie is here to tell us about what it's like to get that joint replaced a second time.

We've all heard that milk makes for strong bones, what does it really mean to have strong or weak bones? How do you find out if your bones are healthy, and what can you do if they're not. Listen in to find out.

Dr. Oren Blam leads a discussion on when it is appropriate to consider minimally invasive procedures for the spine, and what are the potential benefits are.

Have you ever experienced long bouts of numbness or tingling? An EMG test might actually be able to pinpoint the cause. We're here with Michael DeMarco, DO, a physiatrist, board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine to tell us all about this process.

Sometimes we have pain or soreness from normal activity, and sometimes it's more than that, but how can we tell? Dr. M. Brian Polsky tells us the differences between good and bad pain, how to know when your pain is serious, and when you need to be seen ASAP and when you can wait for an appointment.

Dr. Pervaiz takes a seat with us for a warmer, more personal, fireside chat on what he loves to do when he's not in the OR.

Dr. Brandao discusses what an ankle fracture is, the different kinds that can occur, what it might feel like, and how to treat them.

Dr. Uchechi Iweala discusses when spine fusion surgery is necessary, and some of the mobility limitations that may follow.

Weather warming up/changing/how that affects feet and footwear, diabetes, activities, etc.

Dr. Silverstein goes over what improvements, changes, alternatives, technologies, and options there are now in regard to knee replacements.

Dr. Gurtej Singh discusses the natural progression of pain management treatments and options as he would with a patient in the office while avoiding the use of opiates.

Dr. Sam Sydney talks about what to expect regarding orthopedic surgery now that we're almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. He will touch on such questions as: Should you wait to have your orthopedic surgery? What kinds of orthopedic surgeries are considered elective? Has the surgery and rehabilitation process changed? He will also touch on his thoughts for the future of orthopedic surgery.