Orthopedic Surgeons / Ortho Rhode Island
Positive Online Review for Dr. Eric Walsh
We want to share a great review Dr. Eric Walsh received on Vitals.com. We appreciate the positive feedback we receive from our patients and strive to provide the absolute best care! “Dr. Walsh is great. He doesn’t talk down to you, he explains everything clearly so you understand, and tells you what he’s doing […]
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Hand Therapy / Ortho Rhode Island
Arthritis at the Base of the Thumb
First carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA), also known as osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb, is a degenerative or “wear-and-tear” joint disease affecting the trapeziometacarpal joint. CMC arthritis is one of the most common sites of hand and wrist arthritis. OA occurs when the smooth, protective cartilage over the end of bones is worn, leading […]
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Exercise / Ortho Rhode Island
How to Prevent Runners Knee
Now that Rhode Island finally has warmer weather, runners can finally hit the pavement again. But as with any sport, there is the possibility of orthopedic injuries. Runner’s knee, also known as Patellofemoral pain syndrome, is the most common running injury. Nearly 20 percent of all running injuries fall under this category. For marathon trainers, […]
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