OrthoBethesda

11/14/2025

🥑 Happy National Guacamole Day!

Did you know your favorite dip is good for your joints too?
Avocados aren’t just delicious — they’re packed with nutrients that help keep your bones and joints strong:

🥑 Healthy fats to reduce inflammation
🥑 Vitamin K to support bone strength
🥑 Magnesium & potassium to keep muscles and joints working smoothly

So go ahead — celebrate National Guacamole Day the healthy way! Your taste buds (and your joints) will thank you.

Keep moving. Stay strong. Eat guac.

11/11/2025

Honoring the courage and dedication of our veterans today and every day. We are grateful for the sacrifices made by those who serve and protect our freedom.

From the entire team at OrthoBethesda - thank you for your service and sacrifice.

11/04/2025

🦵✨ Strong Knees, Strong Moves! ✨🦵
From running up the stairs to dancing at a wedding — your knees carry you through life’s best moments. But arthritis, injuries, and wear-and-tear can slow you down.

Knee problems can show up as:

- Stiffness when you first get moving
- Swelling after activity
- A “popping” or “catching” sensation
- Pain climbing stairs or getting up from a chair
- Trouble walking or staying active

Take care of your knees: stay active, strengthen supporting muscles, and don’t ignore pain that lingers.

👉 Whether you’re chasing goals or chasing grandkids, we’re here to keep every step strong and pain-free.

📞 If you feel pain, call the knee specialists at (301) 530-1010 or 💻 Schedule online: https://heyor.ca/4URVlM

10/31/2025

🎃🦴 Happy Halloween from OrthoBethesda! 🦴🎃

This spooky season, don’t let bone or joint pain haunt you. 👻 Whether it’s creaky knees, a stiff spine, or a “trick” shoulder, our orthopedic specialists are here to make sure you get back to your favorite treats — pain-free. 🍬

💙 Stay safe, have fun, and keep those bones strong this Halloween!

10/30/2025

💪 What’s Causing Your Elbow Pain? 💪

Unlike hips and knees, the elbow joint is less prone to wear-and-tear damage. But it is vulnerable to injuries caused by repetitive motions and overuse — especially from work, sports, or hobbies that require gripping, lifting, or swinging.

👉 Common Causes of Elbow Pain:
Arthritis
Bursitis
Golfer’s Elbow
Ligament Injuries
Sprains & Stress Fractures
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow

At OrthoBethesda, our specialists focus on identifying the cause of your elbow pain and creating a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle.

👉 Don’t let repetitive strain keep you from work, sports, or daily life. We’ll help you get back to pain-free motion.

📞 Call the orthopedic elbow specialists at (301) 530-1010 or 💻 Schedule online: https://heyor.ca/bYbASA

10/28/2025

🌀💪 October is Physical Therapy Month! 💪🌀
At OrthoBethesda, we are proud to celebrate our incredible team of Physical Therapists who go above and beyond to help our patients recover, rebuild strength, and return to the activities they love.

From injury prevention and recovery to post-surgical rehab and long-term wellness, our PTs are essential to every step of our patients’ care journey.

💙 Thank you for your compassion, expertise, and dedication to improving lives every day!

10/24/2025

🌟 Celebrating Medical Assistants Week With the Care Team at Aligned Orthopedic Partners | October 20–24 🌟

This week, we celebrate the heart of our care teams — our Medical Assistants! 💙

Their compassion, skill, and dedication keep every part of patient care running seamlessly — from greeting patients with a smile, to assisting in clinic, to supporting our physicians behind the scenes.

🙌 We’re grateful for all you do to help our patients move better, feel better, and live healthier lives.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Aligned Orthopedic Partners family! 💙

10/24/2025

🌟 Medical Assistants Recognition Week, October 20 - 24 🌟

At OrthoBethesda we’re grateful for our compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking Medical Assistants who keep our patients’ care running smoothly every single day. 💙

From welcoming patients at check-in, to assisting in exams, to supporting our physicians behind the scenes — their impact is felt in every corner of our practice.

Today (and every day) we say thank you for the vital role you play in helping our patients move better and live healthier lives. 🙌

10/22/2025

🏊‍Strong Shoulders. Smooth Strokes. 🏊‍

Your shoulders do a lot more than power your swim — they’re key to almost every upper body movement. But repetitive motion, overuse, or injury can lead to rotator cuff tears, impingement, instability, and arthritis.

At OrthoBethesda, our shoulder specialists focus on:
✅ Conservative care like therapy & injections
✅ Arthroscopic surgery for soft tissue injuries
✅ Advanced total & reverse shoulder replacements if conservative care no longer works

Whether you’re training in the pool, recovering from an injury, or just want pain-free strokes — we’re here to help you get back to moving freely. 💪

📞 Call the orthopedic shoulder specialists at (301) 530-1010 or 💻 Schedule online: https://heyor.ca/4URVlM

10/20/2025

🦴 October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day! 🦴
Your bones deserve care every day — not just when they ache! 💙

Celebrate by making small, powerful lifestyle changes that help keep your bones strong and resilient for years to come:

✅ Stay active with weight-bearing exercises like walking or light strength training
🚭 Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake
🥦 Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
🧘‍♀️ Practice good posture and balance to reduce the risk of falls and fractures

Strong bones are the foundation for an active life — and it’s never too early (or too late) to start protecting them.

And if you do experience a fracture or bone injury, OrthoBethesda’s board-certified orthopedic specialists are here to help you heal stronger, recover safely, and get back to the life you love. 💙

10/17/2025

🎧 From Sidelines to Stronger
Ever wonder what it takes to rebuild movement?
Hear from our vey own Dr. Pandarinath — an orthopedic surgeon who’s treated everyone from athletes to weekend warriors — as he breaks down the balance between surgery, rehab, and recovery.

We talk about how teamwork between surgeons, therapists, and patients makes real comebacks happen — plus the mental side of healing and how new technology is changing orthopedic care.

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This week on Bone to Pick, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Rajeev Pandarinath, MD — a name synonymous with precision, compassion, and excellence in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Pandarinath’s journey spans Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, UCLA, and the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, where he mastered the art of arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He’s served as Director of Sports Medicine at George Washington University and now continues changing lives every day at OrthoBethesda, helping athletes, weekend warriors, and everyday patients move pain-free again.

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to truly rebuild movement — from the decisions that go into surgery vs. rehab, to the teamwork between surgeons, therapists, and patients that makes recovery possible. We also talk about the mental side of healing, long-term outcomes, and how technology is shaping the next generation of orthopedic care.

If you’ve ever experienced shoulder, hip, or knee pain, or you’re fascinated by the comeback stories behind modern sports medicine, this one’s for you.

🎧 “From Sidelines to Stronger” drops at midnight on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

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10/16/2025

💙 World Spine Day | October 16 💙
Today we recognize the importance of spine health and celebrate the amazing spine doctors at OrthoBethesda. From treating back and neck pain to performing advanced spinal surgeries, our specialists are committed to helping patients move with strength, confidence, and comfort.

Your spine supports every movement, every step, and every twist — and keeping it healthy is key to living life to the fullest.

Tips to Protect Your Spine:
✅ Practice good posture (sit tall, avoid slouching)
✅ Stay active with core-strengthening exercises
✅ Lift with your legs, not your back
✅ Take breaks from screens and long sitting
✅ Don’t ignore persistent back or neck pain

🙌 This World Spine Day, we thank our OrthoBethesda spine experts for their dedication — and remind you that if pain is keeping you from the activities you love, our team is here to help.

📞 Call the spine specialists at (301) 530-1010 or visit us online at: www.orthobethesda.com