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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Ortho Rhode Island

The Signs and Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common, yet painful condition that causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and fingers. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway at the base of the hand that houses the median nerve –the nerve that’s responsible for controlling the thumb, the index finger, middle finger, and half of […]

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Uncategorized / Tanya Quaresma

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The American Psychological Association says the hustle and bustle of the holidays has psychological consequences for some people. More people are inclined to feel that their stress increases around the holidays…. 

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Get to Know / Ortho Rhode Island

Welcome Jack D. Goldstein, M.D!

Blackstone Orthopedics would like to welcome Jack D. Goldstein, M.D to our wonderful team of physicians! Dr. Goldstein completed his undergrad at the University of California in 1975 and attended medical school at the University of California at Davis and graduated in 1982. He completed his residency training at Yale University Medical School in 1984 […]

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Uncategorized / Kimberly Paine

How Being an OT Aide Helped Me be a Better PTA

I failed the retake, too. I’d have to take the entire course over again before I could continue the program. My originally-18-month program just turned into two years. I had to watch as all my friends moved on to the next quarter, and then the next, as I got left behind, all because I had no idea how to treat a patient.

The upside to this is that I suddenly had a lot of time on my hands, so, in the months between failing and taking the course again, I got a job in the hand therapy department at Foundry.

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Healthcare / Ortho Rhode Island

Ortho Rhode Island Becomes Largest Orthopedic Medicine Provider in the State

PROVIDENCE, RI – Three Rhode Island orthopedic practices have consolidated into a new larger orthopedic group. Blackstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Foundry Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and South County Orthopedics, are now Ortho Rhode Island, which is the largest privately-run orthopedic provider in the state. The new super-group will cover 14 locations throughout Rhode Island […]

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Uncategorized / Dr. Keith Monchik

Ortho Rhode Island Becomes Largest Orthopedic Medicine Provider in the State

We are pleased to announce that, along with Blackstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and South County Orthopedics, Foundry Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will now become Ortho Rhode Island, which is the largest privately-run orthopedic provider in the state. 

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Uncategorized / Dr. Matthew Plante

Arthroscopy – The Basics

During an arthroscopic procedure, surgeons use a small camera called an arthroscope to better visualize inside joints. The arthroscope is inserted into a joint through a small incision.

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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

How to Prevent Neck Strain at Work

  Unfortunately, neck pain is common –and can affect anyone.  Neck and back pain affect all age groups. The number of 16 to 24-year-olds who now say they suffer from back and neck pain has risen by 60 percent, with many experts believing that mobile devices are to blame. Neck pain is often due to […]

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Uncategorized / Dr. Philippe Cote

A DIFFERENT SHADE OF GREY

My wife and I are currently travelling with some dear friends through what were formerly Eastern Block countries under the sphere of influence (thumb) of the former Soviet Union. We started our sojourn in Romania, and have travelled up the Danube with stops and visits in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. I am writing this in my hotel room in Budapest, Hungary.
Why here? Well, for one thing……

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