Providence Orthopedic Institute
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To prepare for your visit with Dr. John Durkan please bring this completed form with you for your initial appointment. In addition we will also need your photo ID and current medical insurance card.
From the experts
Q: I’ve heard about new “biologic” therapies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. How do these medicines work?
Q: Are there certain foods that can prevent arthritis flare-ups? And is it true that eating vegetables like tomatoes and potatoes can actually aggravate arthritis?
Q: Can glucosamine and chondroitin prevent joint cartilage from wearing down?
How can I get relief from hip pain without surgery? If surgery is needed, what are my options? What should I expect recovery time to be like after surgery?
Q: The weather has been so bad, I’ve basically been a couch potato. Now that the weather’s improving, I want to get out this weekend and get active. How should I begin an exercise program?
Q: Does cracking my knuckles increase my risk of arthritis?
Answer from Peter Bonafede, M.D., medical director of the Providence Arthritis Center at Providence Portland Medical Center:
"When I first get out of bed in the morning I can hardly walk because of the pain in my heel. What could this be?"
Everyone gets motivated to get more active when the summer sun comes out. Before you get started, make sure you’re setting yourself up for success and preventing injury by considering these tips from our experts.
See skeletal images that depict how bone gradually dissolves away as you age and the results of osteoporosis in this KPTV report. Building bone mass, by getting enough calcium and vitamin D and exercising early in life, is the best way to prevent osteoporosis. For those with osteoporosis, there are treatments that can help.
Our newest rehab clinic is Providence Sports Care Center, located inside JELD-WEN Field (formerly PGE Park). Here, you will receive the same expert treatment the Portland Timbers receive, from our skilled team of therapists.
When Dorothy first encounters the Tin Man, he stands as stiff as a statue, his joints rusted tight. It’s all he can do to squeak out the word that will get him moving again: "oilcan."
Get facts about general orthopedics, arthritis, hip fractures; joint replacement and osteoporosis.
We all lose bone mass over time, but for those with osteoporosis, it can lead to devastating fractures. This KXL In Depth explains who should get tested and what you can do to help prevent bone loss.
You’ve picked out the perfect pumpkin. You’ve planned the scariest jack-o-lantern design ever. You’ve laid out your blades. Now, before you start carving, take a few precautions to prevent your Halloween from morphing into a slasher horror movie.
As ski season approaches, skiers and snowboarders can’t wait to hit the snow and leave their first tracks of the year. Before you step into your bindings, keep in mind that a day on the slopes can be dangerous.
Tips to help prevent injuries during sport activities for adults and children.
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