Hand/Wrist / Dr. Benjamin Phillips
Thumb Wars
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis, is a natural process that occurs with aging and represents deterioration of joint cartilage (the cushioning between our bones). I tell my patients there are 3 things in life we cannot avoid: death, taxes and arthritis. Thumb arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in the hand behind arthritis involving the last joint in our fingers.
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INFOGRAPHIC: New Year, New Ways to Keep Bones Healthy
We might have just counted down the end of the decade, but the start of 2020 is a brand new opportunity to build up stronger, healthier bones and joints. The best part? You can keep it simple Check out these ten achievable resolutions that will help you maintain bone and joint health, for this year and many more to come!
Continue ReadingDecember 20, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island
INFOGRAPHIC: How to Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents in the Snow
It’s officially winter, and that means the season for slipping and sliding is just getting started. According to the CDC, over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury. Ortho Rhode Island believes the best time to treat these injuries is before they ever happen. Check out these simple tips on how to avoid slip and fall accidents in the snow and ice, so you can keep safe and warm this winter.
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