“On June 4, 2019, at around 8 p.m. on the summit of Mount Logan, I became a living embodiment of [Dr. Zed’s] dream,” writes Bradley Skorepa, age 60. What follows is the story of how Dr. Zed Zamfirov helped one of his patients achieve his dream, but this account begins with a friendship. Two FriendsRead More
What makes a top doctor? There are many factors. Fortunately, one doctor in the Annapolis area has them all. If you are an individual currently suffering from chronic pain and you are looking for solutions that go beyond reducing your discomfort but which also give you your life back, you can make one critical callRead More
Athletes put their bodies to the test on a regular basis. In pursuit of greater strength, faster speed and better balance, athletes undergo intense training regimens and perform at the edge of their limits every time they compete. This is the commitment required to become a champion, but sports injuries can be the price paidRead More
Regular participation in sports and exercise has countless health benefits. Unfortunately, it also means an increased risk of injury. Athletes continuously push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of greater strength, speed, balance, endurance and agility. Proper care is key to achieving optimal physical performance and avoiding the sidelines – but sports injuries areRead More
Nothing compares to the feeling of playing the sport you love. Unfortunately, participating in athletics at an advanced level — or just trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise — can lead to injuries or chronic pain. Most adults experience back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is a leading contributorRead More
Chest pain is usually a concerning event warranting immediate attention. This is because it can be the key symptom of a serious cardiopulmonary event. Even when the source of pain is cardiac, not all patients are suitable for coronary revascularization (coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention). Angina pain is defined as chronic refractoryRead More
American football has come under scrutiny in recent years due to the potentially debilitating injuries that are sustained while playing the game. Technological advances in helmet design and pad construction can only do so much to combat the crushing tackles, diving catches and agile footwork that make football the exciting game that it is. Unfortunately,Read More
Cauda Equina is the anatomic term for the collection of nerves at the end of the spinal cord, which ends at the upper portion of the lumbar spine. These nerve roots innervate the legs and the bladder, and cauda equina is the continuation of these nerve roots in the lumbar region. Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)Read More
Inflammation is one of your body’s first reactions to injury. When trauma occurs, blood flow to the area increases to help your immune system reach and repair the injured tissue. This induces inflammation and its associated symptoms, including pain, swelling, redness, and heat. In most cases, this is a good thing – the inflammation helpsRead More
Steroid injections are often used for shoulder problems, such as rotator cuff tendinitis. In this procedure, a steroidal agent, such as Triamcinolone is administered along with a local anesthetic agent, such as Lidocaine into the shoulder. It is typically injected in the area of the subacromial bursa especially to treat rotator cuff problems. This isRead More
