Great news, you’ve been told it’s time to have your cast removed! You no longer need that area immobile and are probably ready to shower without a trash bag over the cast. Then it hits you, how do they get this thing off of me? Don’t worry, the removal of a cast is painless! When […]
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 – […]
Now more than ever we have a workforce that is working remotely either part or full time. In the era of COVID-19, working from home makes sense for many positions. However, this also means that some people may be working at workstations that aren’t ergonomic which could lead to avoidable injuries. Below are some important […]
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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 […]
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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Living in Maine, we have the luxury of witnessing the beauty of autumn. Our skylines fill with vibrant colors as the leaves change, preparing for winter. It’s a sight that attracts thousands to our state each year. What these visitors don’t see is the arduous process of fall cleanup that ensues once all the trees […]
The opioid epidemic doesn’t discriminate. This tragic and largely avoidable public health issue affects individuals from across the socio-economic spectrum, as well as people who worship various religions and those from a multitude of ethnic backgrounds. The good news is that each one of us can take an active role in reducing the likelihood of […]
Recently, the podcast Ortho EVAL Pal with Paul Marquis featured our very own Dr. Eric Hoffman who discussed managing patients with ACL injuries before, during, and after surgery. The treatment of ACL injuries has change drastically over the past 10–15 years, particularly in how we approach physical therapy. Dr. Hoffman and Paul Marquis speak to […]
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In December 2019 Spectrum went live with its first electronic incident reporting system, RL Solutions. Before going live with RL, Spectrum’s clinical and administrative staff relied on paper forms to be completed and sent back to Risk Management. Data capture and reporting was a challenge. Staff had to report an event to multiple people and […]
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In this episode of Leading by Example, our chief medical officer Herb Cushing, M.D., answers more patient-relation questions. There has been a lot of debate about when a vaccine will be ready or whether there are any medicines that can help treat COVID-19. Some patients are changing the medications they take in hopes that […]
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