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Shoulder / Nathan Howlett

A New Hope for Shoulder Pain: The Pyrocarbon Implant That’s Changing the Game

Benefit & Why It Matters
More natural feel —- The implant’s lightweight, cartilage-like surface makes movement smoother and more comfortable.
Less joint wear —- Its low‑friction coating helps protect joint surfaces, making the shoulder potentially more durable.
Stay active longer —- Designed with active, younger patients in mind, the implant supports athletic and daily pursuits.

Back Pain / Lisa Zingarelli

Muscular Tightness Causing Low Back Pain?

From a sedentary desk job to a high physical demand job, we are all prone to muscular and soft tissue restrictions and dysfunction. In general, our spine performs best with strength, flexibility and symmetry of the soft tissue supporting it.

Ankle & Foot / Joanna Lanz

Time to De-Stress: Understanding Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

What we used to casually call “shin splints” has a more specific medical name now: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. The term was first introduced in 1982 by researchers Drez and Mubarak to better describe exercise-related pain along the shin bone (tibia).

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Knee / Lia Moceri

The Myth of the Baker’s Cyst: What It Is (and Isn’t)

Baker’s cysts are one of the most commonly misunderstood findings in orthopedics. They’re usually a visible sign of a deeper issue inside the knee—not a standalone problem. Fortunately, with proper diagnosis and treatment of the root cause, most cysts either shrink or stop causing trouble.

Ankle & Foot / Dr. George Moniz

Bipartite Sesamoids versus Fractured Sesamoids

The 2 sesamoid bones are located under the big toe joint in the foot. Sesamoids act like pulleys that provide a smooth surface for the tendons to slide over increasing the ability of the tendons to transmit muscle forces. The sesamoids in the foot assist with weightbearing and help…

Chihlas / Chris Chihlas

Orthobiologics Q&A with Dr. Christopher Chihlas

Orthobiologics, also referred to as regenerative medicine, uses a patient’s own biology to treat certain conditions in a more natural way. Orthobiologics can help avoid or delay surgical intervention and may also serve as an adjunct to improve surgical outcomes.

Interesting / Jennifer O'Brien

Pool Party Tricks: Incorporating Physical Therapy with Summer Fun

Headed to the beach or a pool this summer? This is a great place to perform your physical therapy exercises as the buoyancy of water reduces stress on your joints, especially those in your legs and back. Discuss your…

Shoulder / Winn Alford

Dorsal Scapular Nerve Entrapment Syndrome

Originally published by Roberston Davies in his 1951 novel, Tempest-Tost, this phrase summarizes the philosophy of Rene Descartes “We do not describe the world we see, we see the world we can describe”. Awareness of this….

Howlett / Nathan Howlett

Patient Success Story: Kirby Murphy

To overcome the pain of a decades-old shoulder injury, pro softball player Kirby turned to total shoulder replacement at Ortho Rhode Island. His injury journey began in 2000, with a torn labrum that never fully healed.

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