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Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island

Dr. Caldarella Receives Positive Feedback

On behalf of Dr. Caldarella, we would like to share this positive letter we received thanking our practice and Dr. Caldarella for our services. We pride ourselves on providing quality care for our patients and appreciate the positive feedback! Dear Dr. David J. Caldarella: I wanted to personally thank you for the tremendous service you […]

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Uncategorized / Dr. Anthony Deluise

There’s a New Cast in Town!!!

There’s a new cast in town….and it isn’t made of fiberglass or plaster!!! It is called Functional Cast Therapy.   As a progressive hand therapy clinic,  we are always looking to provide our patients with the best products to achieve patient comfort and maximal functional outcomes.  

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Uncategorized / Kelly Teixeira

Find a New Purpose!!!

If you have been a patient at Foundry Orthopedics for a few injuries or just visited the office for the first time you most likely brought home a present from one of our doctors. 
“A present she says, what is she nuts?”

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Knee / Amanda McKenna

Need for Speed? …………Maybe if you have Knee Arthritis

…..This article suggests that power training for those with knee osteoarthritis has a strong correlation with improving walking and stair performance. 
     We all know that osteoarthritis (OA) is a growing problem in the United States, especially since the Baby Boomers are approaching retirement.

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Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island

5 Ways to Relieve Tendonitis Pain

Tendonitis is often caused by overuse. For example, too much hill running or inflexible running shoes can contribute to this condition. Medically speaking, tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon and results from small, micro-tears that happen when too much stress or force is applied. Chronic tendonitis (caused by overuse) is often characterized by a […]

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Uncategorized / Ortho Rhode Island

Attention! Free ImPACT Testing Available at Foundry

This week, Foundry Sports will be conducting free baseline ImPACT testing for all high school scholar-athletes. ImPACT testing is an essential step to mitigating the effects of head trauma that high school scholar-athletes may incur while playing contact sports. It is strongly recommended that all athletes be tested prior to beginning any sport. Email sportsclinic@foundrysportsmedicine.com […]

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Uncategorized / Ortho Rhode Island

Pain management in recovery requires a proactive approach

Coping with ongoing pain can be a challenge for the individual and medical professional alike. Finding a successful treatment strategy is even more complicated for people in addiction recovery.

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Joint Health / Ortho Rhode Island

4 Common Hip Disorders That May Cause Pain

Hip pain is a term that’s used to refer to pain at the hip joint –it can also refer to pain that’s felt in the thigh or groin area. There are  a variety of different causes for hip pain. Here are four common disorders that can result in hip pain. Trochanteric Bursitis Trochanteric bursitis is […]

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Get to Know / Ortho Rhode Island

Positive Review for Dr. Caldarella

At Blackstone Orthopedics, our physicians strive to provide the absolute best care to all of our patients. Dr. Caldarella recently received this wonderful review from a patient that we would like to share: “I ruptured my Achilles tendon Monday May 18th. I was able to receive an appointment with Blackstone Orthopedics very quickly on Wednesday, […]

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