Ortho Rhode Island Blog

Ankle & Foot / Corinne Sommi

What is a bunion, really?

If you’ve been living with a painful bunion, you may have put off surgery because you imagined a big incision, weeks off your feet, and a long, difficult recovery. The good news: bunion surgery has changed. A newer approach called minimally invasive bunion surgery (MIBS) is now widely available, and for many people it offers a gentler path to a straighter, more comfortable foot.

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Rotator Cuff Surgery / Emily Brooks

What to Expect After Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Guide to Pain Management and Recovery

Preparing for rotator cuff surgery can bring up a lot of questions. How will you sleep? How long is recovery? What will the pain be like?

These are all normal questions and knowing what to expect before going into surgery can help ease your mind and feel more prepared for recovery.

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Ankle & Foot / Isabelle Nilerud

“Frightening” Injuries to the Foot and Ankle That Shouldn’t Be Missed

During this spooky season, ghosts and goblins aren’t the only things to watch out for. Some foot and ankle injuries can be just as frightening when they may be more than just a simple sprain.

Here are 4 injuries that you should look out for, whether you’re a healthcare provider or someone dealing with foot and ankle pain.

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Spine / Tiffany Wu

Recovering After Spine Surgery: What to Expect and How to Support Your Recovery

Undergoing spine surgery is a significant step, but the operation itself is only one part of the process. Recovery continues long after you leave the operating room, and knowing what to expect can make the postoperative period feel more manageable.

Every patient’s…

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Ankle & Foot / Corinne Sommi

Physician Spotlight on Dr. Corinne Sommi

Get to know Dr. Corinne Sommi, foot & ankle surgeon at Ortho Rhode Island!

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Hip / Dr. Roald Llado

Common Mistakes after Joint Replacement

So, you just got a new hip or knee replacement? Now that the scary part is done, it is time to get to the harder part, which is recovery. What are the most common mistakes that we make after joint replacement?…….Best of luck on your joint replacement journey! While the first several weeks of recovery can be intimidating, most patients are extremely pleased afterwards and wish they had done it sooner.

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Knee / Stacie Brzoska

Iovera: A Non-opioid Pain Relief Treatment Option for Patients Needing Total Knee Arthroplasty

Iovera is an FDA approved treatment that uses extreme cold to temporarily stop the signals causing pain in the knee. It is best used to help….

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Elbow / Dr. Justin Kleiner

Physician Spotlight on Dr. Justin Kleiner

Get to know Dr. Justin Kleiner, hand & wrist surgeon at Ortho Rhode Island!

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Knee / Paulo Rodrigues

Total Knee Replacement: A Letter From Your Physical Therapist

Dear Future Knee Replacement Patient,

If you are reading this before your total knee replacement, you may be feeling a mixture of emotions.

Maybe you’re excited to finally have a knee that doesn’t hurt every time….

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