An independent medical exam (IME) is needed after a work injury to help the Worker’s Compensation Board or your insurance company verify your injury claim. You risk losing your benefits if you don’t attend the IME. Here are some general guidelines to help you prepare for your independent medical exam. #IndependentMedicalExam #IME #WorkersCompensation #workerscomp #healthinsurance #workplaceinjuries #CFOSM #centerfororthopaedicsandsportsmedicine
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Why You Need an Independent Medical Exam (IME) after a Work Injury
Do I Have A Torn Ligament?
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are potentially severe injuries resulting in instability of the affected knee. People who participate in high-intensity sporting activities are at a greater risk of injuring their ACL. An injured ACL is best treated surgically during which your surgeon will rebuild the injured anterior cruciate ligament. This can be performed in a minimally invasive fashion with an arthroscope and you may return to your active routine within a few months after surgery. At CFOSM, our goal is to provide state-of-the-art orthopedic and sports medicine services for each and every patient. For all appointments and inquiries, please call (703) 848-0800. Read more at https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-injuries/ #sportsinjuries #kneeinjury #ACL #acltear #aclreconstruction #kneepain #kneeinstability
Work Related Injury?
At the Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine we are contunuing to see patients with work related orthopaedic emergencies. Contact us at (703) 848-0800. #workrelatedinjury #orthopaedicemergency #injury #orthopaedicurgentcare #cfosm #centerfororthopaedicsandsportsmedicine
Hip pain is quite common in athletes especially those who are into sports that involve extreme twisting and turning. The usual culprits of hip pain in athletes include overuse syndromes or a direct impact; however, other conditions such as osteoarthritis, bursitis, or impingement can also cause hip pain. If your pain or swelling does not improve in a few days, or if your pain interferes with your ability to perform daily activities, schedule an appointment with a hip specialist without delay. The physicians at CFOSM have provided outstanding service to patients in the Washington DC Metropolitan area since 1987. To learn more about how we can help with your orthopedic condition, please call (703) 848-0800. #hippain #runners #sportsinjuries #athleticinjuries #recoverfaster
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The Ultimate Guide to Hip Pain Caused by Running
What Jobs Are Toughest On The Knees?
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8 Myths About Your Back Busted.
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8 Myths About Your Back Busted
Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here's Some Guidance On Doing It Safely.
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Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here
Young athletes are constantly exposed to the risk of orthopedic injury when participating in youth sports. The timing and quality of treatment determine how soon they can bounce back from a sports injury. An orthopedic urgent care gives easy access to the care needed to get back into the game with minimal delay. #athletes #sportsinjuries #youthsports #youthathletics #orthopedicurgentcare #urgentcare #backtosports #CFOSM #centerfororthopaedicsandsportsmedicine
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Orthopedic Urgent Care for Youth Sports Injury
Did you know that educated patients have better outcomes? Find out more about fractures of the spine. #education #backinjury #spine #spinefracture
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Fractures of the Spine
Did you know that educated patients have better outcomes? Rotator cuff tears can occur suddenly or gradually. When the rotator cuff is torn, pain, weakness and altered range of motion can result. #shoulderpain #shoulderinjury #rotatorcufftear #education #cfosm
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Rotator Cuff Tear
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Serving Those Who Serve & Protect
Responding to an emergency call, Bobby jumped from his cruiser and landing awkwardly on his left leg. His knee buckled, tearing the ACL and meniscus. He knew right away he had a serious injury. Since his was an on-the-job injury, Bobby would go through Workers Compensation for treatment and rehabilitation. He first checked the surgeons on the Workers Comp list and then asked a fellow officer for a recommendation. Bobby actually started therapy about 10 days after surgery and continued it for about four months before going back to full, active duty. “Just like with Dr. Chandra and his staff, the therapists at CFOSM were great. Of course, I wanted to get back on the job as fast as I could. I worked hard and the therapists pushed me – but never beyond what I needed or could handle. I got back to desk or light duty in about two weeks.” Several people have asked Bobby if he would go back to CFOSM if he ever needed to do so. “Well, yes,” he says. #testimonialtuesday #knee #kneesurgery #acl #cfosm #workerscomp #drrameshchandra
Exercise as therapy: its surprising potential to treat people with multiple chronic conditions. #exercise #chronicpain
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Exercise as therapy: its surprising potential to treat people with multiple chronic conditions
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Taking care of a spouse or family member at home can be both emotionally and physically challenging. Meeting the physical demands of lifting, turning, and transferring a loved one can put both patient and caregiver at risk for injury. The most common injuries caregivers experience are to the back, neck, and shoulders, and are often caused by overuse — repeating the same lifting or pulling motions again and again. Using proper lifting techniques can help prevent injury. This article provides some general guidelines for lifting and transferring patients safely. The experts at the Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine are skilled in any injury of the back, neck and shoulders. For all appointments and inquiries, please call (703) 848-0800. Read more at https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/lifting-techniques-for-home-caregivers/ #injury #spineinjury #backinjury #neckinjury #caregiver #aaos #cfosm
Did you know that educated patients have better outcomes? A herniated disc, also called slipped disc or ruptured disc, is a condition caused from wear and tear of the cushioning discs present between the bones of the vertebral column. These discs act as shock absorbers while walking or running, and are made up of an outer tough layer (annulus) that surrounds a jelly-like center (nucleus). Disc herniation occurs when a part of the disc nucleus is pushed beyond the annulus through a rupture or tear. This displaced nucleus extends into the spinal canal, which passes through the entire vertebral column, and inflames and presses against the spinal nerves, causing pain. #disc #slippeddisc #herniateddisc #backinjury #spineinjury #education #cfosm
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Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving2020 #thankful #thanksgiving #cfosm
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Cigarette smoking is recognized as one of the major causes of preventable disease. Most people know that smoking is linked to heart and respiratory diseases, as well as to several cancers. However, many people are not aware that smoking has a serious negative effect on bones, muscles, and joints, and that smoking often leads to poorer outcomes from orthopaedic surgery. Read more at https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/surgery-and-smoking/ #smoking #surgery #AAOS #recovery #rameshchandramd #lonniedavismd #centerfororthopaedicsandsportsmedicine #cfosm
Sprains, Strains? New Guidelines Urge OTC Painkillers, Not Opioids.
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Sprains, Strains? New Guidelines Urge OTC Painkillers, Not Opioids
The experts at the Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine have provided outstanding service to patients in the Washington DC Metropolitan area since 1987. Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art orthopaedic and sports medicine services for each and every patient urgent care. For all appointments and inquiries, please call (703) 848-0800. #centerfororthopaedicsandsportsmedicine #cfosm #rameshchandramd #lonniedavismd
Transplanting Fat Cells: Relieving Knee Pain.
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Transplanting Fat Cells: Relieving Knee Pain
Work-related injuries, sports injuries or automobile accidents can occur in the blink of an eye. One small misstep or a miscalculated turn can result in broken bones, dislocated joints or torn ligaments that prompt you to seek medical care at the nearest emergency room. However, an orthopedic urgent care center might be a better option for musculoskeletal injuries. Here are some of the benefits of orthopedic urgent care. #urgentcare #orthopedicurgentcare #centerfororthoaedocsandsportsmedicine #cfosm
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The Benefits of Orthopedic Urgent Care
Congratulations Dr. Lonnie Davis on being named to Northern Virginia Magazine's 2021 Top Doctors list. #topdoctors #drlonniedavis #orthopedics #sportsmedicine
Did you know that educated patients have better outcomes?
If you experience back or neck pain, contact the specialists at Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine to discuss your injury (703) 848-0800. #back #backpain #spineinjections #backinjury #spineinjury #education #cfosm
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Cervical Spine Injections
Is There Such a Thing as Good Pain and When Should You Listen to Your Body?
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Is There Such a Thing as Good Pain and When Should You Listen to Your Body?
Work-related injuries can occur with one small mis-step or a miscalculated turn. An orthopedic urgent care center might be a better option for musculoskeletal injuries than an emergency room, especially during the days of social distancing. The Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is open for orthopaedic emergencies and urgent care needs. Contact us at (703) 848-0800. #accident #workinjury #urgentcare #emergencyroom #injury #orthopedicspecialist #orthopaedicurgentcare #specializedcare #drrameshchandra #lonniedavismd #cfosm #centerfororthopaedicsandsportsmedicine
