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Elbow / Dr. Benjamin Phillips

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: The Cousin of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Many of us either have, or know someone who has carpal tunnel syndrome. At the very least, the majority of individuals have heard of it. This is not surprising since carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression in the upper extremity. The second most common nerve compression….. cubital tunnel syndrome, the not as well known cousin of carpal tunnel syndrome. Knowledge of this condition, its diagnosis and treatment are important when……

Exercise / Brendan Boucher

Try to Avoid Daily Sedentary Activity

As a physical therapist, I like exercise. I help people restore mobility and reduce pain, much of the time through the use of exercise. We need movement and exercise to live and to be healthy. From what I’ve seen, it seems to pretty much only be adult humans who sit still for hours on end.

Healthcare / Kyle Halavik

The Benefits of Vacation

Working in health care is great and rewarding, but can also come with some downsides. Working in general is great and rewarding, but it is still work. I think that is why some people refer to ‘Work’ as a four letter word. That being said, some wonderful human decided that we should get time off to relax, rewind, and reset. Well, that is what a vacation is supposed to do. Americans are

Hand/Wrist / Dr. Scott Allen

Cold Weather Injuries: What You Need to Know About Frostbite

Wow is it cold out this week!!! Today is exceptionally cold…but not as cold as the midwest. An important topic for today’s blog…..FROSTBITE! Please read it!!

Back Pain / Dr. Ian Madom

A GPS for your Spine Surgeon

Until recently, surgeons could only rely on their knowledge of anatomy and fluoroscopy machines that emit significant radiation but make surgery safer. Spine surgery has offered high rates of success to alleviate buttock and leg pain however, we all have thought: there has to be a better way. We need more accuracy. We need less radiation to patients and operating room staff. We need a tool that cam make less invasive surgical options safer and more accessible to patients.

Enter the ……

January 30, 2025 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

Heat vs. Ice

It’s important to stay warm this winter, but remember – not all orthopedic conditions should be treated with heat. Here’s a handy guide for when to use ice to relieve soreness and when to use heat.

Health / Dr. Charlotte Moriarty

Get Off the Carbs and Off the Couch for Joint Health

Our nation is currently facing an obesity epidemic. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity was 39.8 and affected 93.3 million US adults in 2015-2016. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, as well as osteoarthritis (also known as wear-and-tear arthritis). Severe joint pain is more common among those….

Hip / Dr. Thomas Barrett

Will I Set Off Metal Detectors At the Airport After A Hip or Knee Replacement?

As a hip and knee surgeon, this is one of the most common questions asked prior to proceeding with joint replacement. This is generally followed with: Do I need a card to identify myself as a patient with a prosthetic hip or knee?
The short answer to the question is….

Ankle & Foot / Dr. Tony Mechrefe

Heel Pain

One of the most common reasons to present in my office is for heel pain. Heel pain comes in two basic types. Pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone, and pain at the bottom of the heel where you stand, which is the origin of the plantar fascia. Most people come in complaining of a heel spur as the source of the pain, however it is rarely the spur itself that is causing the problem. The pain truly originates from the structures that attach to the heel bone, and often there is no spur associated with the pain. These two heel pains are most commonly referred to as…..

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