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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….

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!

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…..

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…….

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!

Interesting / Alaina Denoncour

Halloween Fun & Safety Tips!

But regardless, get your costumes and candy ready because All Hallows’ Eve is here!

Below I have listed a few Safety tips to keep in mind when trick or treating with your kids tonight!

October 16, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Talking Comprehensive Spine Care

The spine team at Ortho Rhode Island believes the unique symptoms, needs, and goals of every patient should be at the center of their care. Our spine surgeons bring diverse expertise and treatments to help patients with a broad spectrum of spine conditions, from degenerative arthritis to adult scoliosis, using nonoperative and operative treatments from […]

Interesting / Ellen Girouard

Got Jaw Pain?

Do you have discomfort with chewing, talking, or yawning? Have you had jaw pain and headaches that just won’t get better? Have you tried mouth guards but the jaw pain is still keeping you up at night? If so, it is possible you are experiencing symptoms of temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). Approximately 33% of individuals will suffer with TMJ syndrome at some point in their life.1 Although it is often managed by Dentists or specialty physicians, many are not aware of the physical therapist’s role in examination and treatment.

October 20, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Learn How to Fight Osteoporosis For World Osteoporosis Day

50% of osteoporosis-related repeat fractures can be prevented. That’s why Ortho Rhode Island’s Fracture Liaison Service provides comprehensive post-fracture evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to help reduce the risk of future breaks.

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