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Healthcare / Dr. Michael Bradley

Patient Focused Care

Much has been discussed recently about the restructuring of the hospital systems in our small state. Whether, a large Partners health system (Boston, MA) will be good or bad for the people of Rhode Island. I guess it depends which people we are referring to. The reality in ….

June 21, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Take the Pain Out of Travel

Summer is officially here, which means there’s no better time to get out and see the world. But while you’re seeing the sights, make sure the wear and tear on your bones, joints, and muscles don’t cause trouble for your trip. Before you take off, make sure you follow these simple tips for pain-free travel.

Health / Jason Tartaglione

Cautionary Tales of Medical Information on the Internet

CAUTION! Please use caution when reading and viewing information pertaining to your health on the Internet. I actually studied this topic during my orthopedic residency. I found that the quality and accuracy of health related articles concerning hallux valgus or bunions were poor, often not reviewed by health care professionals, and written at inappropriately high reading levels.

June 14, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Keep Your Funny Bone Healthy with Cheesy Dad Jokes for Father’s Day

Ortho Rhode Island offers some of the most advanced orthopedic care out there – but even they know laughter can be the best medicine. Which is why the dads at Ortho Rhode Island are sending everyone our best Father’s Day wishes – and a few cheesy jokes, too.

Knee / Dr. Keith Monchik

GRAFT CHOICES IN ACL SURGERY

Review of the recent literature suggests that there is no ideal graft for ACL reconstruction and the search is still on for the optimal graft. There are advantages and disadvantages with each graft.
Autografts (something harvested from you) are more commonly used than allografts (taken from a cadaver and processed chemically and/or radiated) or synthetic grafts. Three autograft options that are commonly used are Bone Patella Tendon Bone (BPTB), Hamstring (HS) and quadriceps tendon (QT) grafts with or without a patella bone block.

June 6, 2019 / Ankle & Foot / Dr. Eric Walsh

Subungual Hematoma

We have all done it: closed our own finger or somebody else’s finger in a door, or missed with a hammer and slammed one of our fingernails. We may have dropped a weight or had someone else drop a heavy object on our toe. How about stubbing your toe into something immovable? This can be can be extremely painful. Before you know it, the nail turns red, blue, black, purple, or a combination ……

June 5, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Getting a Grip on Recovery for Hand Therapy Week

Our hands are a part of almost everything we do, and Ortho Rhode Island is committed to keeping them healthy. Through close collaboration with our hand and wrist surgeons, Ortho Rhode Island’s Certified Hand Therapists can help maintain and improve your hand function, whether you’re recovering from injury or managing a chronic condition. Our focus is returning patients back to their most meaningful daily activities, from playing the piano to picking up a happy grandchild.

Interesting / Dr. Matthew Plante

Golf Tips from Scotland

While many golfers have taken a golf trip to Florida, Myrtle Beach, etc., traveling to Scotland (or elsewhere in the UK or Ireland) requires some additional preparation. For that reason, I’ve put together some tips for golfers heading over to the “Home of Golf.”

Hand Therapy / Ashley Weber

What Hand Therapy Means for You

Imagine living in a reality where you are dependent on someone else to assist you with tasks you may not think twice about. Something as simple as putting on your jacket, playing your guitar, or even cooking dinner for you or your loved ones. All because you thought your injury or surgery would “just heal on its own.” I’m here to tell you why it’s so important to take the doctor’s recommendation and attend Hand Therapy to avoid having deficits in what you need to do or enjoy doing.

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