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

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.