“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
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
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
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
For millions of Americans, pain is an everyday occurrence. In fact, it’s estimated that almost one-third of the American population (over 100 million people) suffer from chronic pain. Whether its the sting chronic lower back pain, or the unrelenting pain or osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) millions of Americans are looking for simple solutions toRead More
Joint pain. Millions of Americans each and every year suffer from the chronic pain of osteoarthritis. As we grow older we might notice our joints starting to click and clack as we stand up. Often this is just a normal part of aging but for many, it’s the beginning of a long battle with theRead More
Migratory joint pain is pain that is felt in a variety of joints that occurs at random intervals with/without warning signs or other symptoms. This strange condition has researchers baffled because they are unable to determine a definitive cause. Diagnosing and treating the condition is a challenge for medical professionals. There a two differentRead More
Chronic pain may have you looking for better pain management. A temporary or permanent nerve block can provide long-term relief for chronic pain. A nerve block is a procedure that disrupts nerve activity and can be used to diagnose or treat neuropathic pain or pain caused by nerve dysfunction or damage. Nerve blocks involve injectingRead More
Diabetic neuropathy, if there is severe nerve damage, is not reversible; however, there are different varieties of neuropathy that are reversible and partially reversible. Some people, under the guidance of a practitioner, may be able to follow a treatment plan and reverse or partially reverse the damage done to the nerves. Peripheral nerves are foundRead More
