Author: Heather Porter

Spectrum radiologist Christina Cinelli, MD recently worked with colleagues Ashley Quinn, Nancy Horn and Rebecca Murray to publish an article outlining Spectrum’s development of an efficient, comprehensive and personalized digital dashboard to track provider professional requirements including credentialing, privileging, focused professional performance evaluations, and accreditation. Learn more about “Implementation of an Electronic Dashboard for Reporting […]

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Your hands are constantly on the go. Everyday activities, such as preparing a meal, woodworking, carrying grocery bags or using your computer can damage your hands over time. Joint protection techniques can help reduce pain, stress and inflammation of your joints. These techniques can also help prevent further deformities and increase your independence in daily […]

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Before you run out this winter to clear the snow from your driveway, walkway, deck or car, make sure you are prepared to remove that snow as safely as you can. Below, we review some common injury information as well as some safety considerations to help prevent a potentially serious injury. Common Injuries The most […]

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As a new mom, the amount of baby gear that’s available can be overwhelming. You want to make the most informed decision for both your baby and your family, but where do you start? Fellow new Mom and Spectrum Orthopaedics Physical Therapist, Megan C., broke down the do’s and don’ts of carrying your little one […]

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So you have an injury and are told you need a cast. Sometimes an injury or trauma occurs and warrants some type of immobilization. Your provider may decide that a splint or cast may be the best option to immobilize the injured area. At Spectrum Orthopaedics, our casting team is available for same-day placement – […]

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We’ve all heard the R.I.C.E. acronym when it comes to acute injuries. Rest, ice, compress, elevate. For years this has been the accepted practice for acute injuries. However, more recent evidence suggest that this analogy may not be the quickest way to get back in the game. The new acronym of R.A.C.E may be a […]

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So you’ve been diagnosed with an orthopaedic issue and your provider tells you the treatment is surgery. Maybe you need an ACL repair, or perhaps to finally have your wrist fixed so you can type without pain again. Either way, the thought of surgery can be scary to many. The questions flood your brain: what […]

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