Ortho Rhode Island Blog

Interesting / Kyle Halavik

Gifts??

With the winter holidays fast approaching and time running out to get the perfect gift, why not treat your special someone to a gift that can really help them start the New Year off right. We compiled a list of holiday gifts with health and wellness in mind…………..Regardless of what gifts you choose for the holidays everyone here at Orthopedics Rhode Island hopes you have the most amazing, safe, and fun filled holidays!!

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December 9, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: ‘Tis the Season for Safety

Whether you’re putting up a tree or hanging lights, it’s easy to keep the holiday season safe. To help, Ortho Rhode Island is offering a few simple tips to follow while hanging lights and other decorations, so you can stay on your feet and ready for the festivities!

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Interesting / Dr. Ian Madom

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the time of year when we reflect on what we are most thankful for in our lives. When I recount, it is clear that I am a lucky man. Each day I go to work; I am reminded how blessed I am to move without pain. Sure I have aches from…………..

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November 26, 2019 / Back Pain / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Shape Up Your Online Shopping this Cyber Monday

Even without the crowds, online shopping can still be a pain. Poor posture, awkward angles, and repetitive movements at your desk can make the holiday season less than jolly. Check out these tips for an ergonomic computer setup, so you can get great deals without feeling like you’ll drop.

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Degenerative Joint Disease / Dr. Charlotte Moriarty

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP)

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous (derived from self) blood product used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis as well as some ligament and tendon injuries. PRP is created by obtaining a small amount of blood via peripheral blood draw and concentrating the blood sample through centrifugation and isolation of a concentrated plasma product. The concentrated plasma product contains….

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November 15, 2019 / Ankle & Foot / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Helping Patients Standing Up to Diabetes

November is National Diabetes Month, so we’re offering a friendly reminder that diabetes management often starts at the bottom: your feet!

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Health / Natasha Sorrentino

Boys versus Girls: Concussions

Over the years, more information has been making the headlines regarding concussions. Symptoms can occur immediately or days later and include: headache/feeling of pressure in the head, dizziness, amnesia surrounding the event, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion/fogginess, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), slurred speech, delayed response, depression, dazed appearance, difficulty concentrating, short term memory issues, irritability/personality changes, insomnia, taste/smell disorders, photophobia (sensitivity to light) or noise and fatigue. Football has increased the overall recognition of concussions, but there still remains limited research when it comes to females. Hoping to learn more information on treating all clientele, I attended a seminar in…..

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Ankle & Foot / Dr. Tony Mechrefe       

My Aching Bunions!

We hear the word bunion thrown around all the time, and there is a ton of misinformation out there regarding where they come from, how they are treated, and what its like to have one repaired….and I say repaired and not removed, because when it comes to fixing a bunion, its not like having a bad appendix removed, its about straightening an angled bone and mal-aligned joint.

So lets start at the beginning…….

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October 31, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: How Ortho Rhode Island Can Make Your Halloween Happy – Even If You’re Haunted

Ortho Rhode Island’s comprehensive care helps get our patients back to what matters most – even if it’s haunting trick-or-treaters. That’s why we’re introducing afterlife care for zombies, ghosts, ghouls, and other creepy creatures. Here’s to a healthy, horror-filled, and happy Halloween to our friends and family!

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