What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? What Are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis? How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Managed and Treated? Are you or anyone you know experiencing joint pain and inflammation? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects over 1.3 million Americans. Apart from [...]
Do You Know What Causes Sciatica? How Does Sciatica Affect Your Life? What are the Treatments for Sciatica? What to Expect After Sciatica Surgery What are the Benefits and Risks of Sciatica Surgery? Are you struggling with the decision of whether or not to undergo surgery for sciatica? Inflammation [...]
How to Prepare for Ankle Replacement Recovery Your recovery After Ankle Replacement Surgery At-Home Tips for Ankle Replacement Surgery When Should You Contact Your Doctor? Are you or someone you know getting ready for ankle replacement surgery? Ankle arthritis affects around 1 in 20 adults over 50 years old, [...]
What is Plantar Fasciitis? What Are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis? How is Plantar Fasciitis Managed and Treated? Next Steps Have you ever wondered why your heels ache, especially in the morning? Plantar fasciitis could be to blame. About one in 10 individuals will experience plantar fasciitis at some [...]
To say spine surgery has come a long way throughout the years is an understatement. In the past when you thought of spine surgery, you may have thought of a major procedure, with lots of risks, and a long hospital stay. A lot has changed since then! In fact, did [...]
Joshua A. Greenspoon, M.D. Joint Replacement Specialist Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, pain management, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently welcomed Dr. Joshua Greenspoon to its highly skilled staff. Dr. Greenspoon, a Florida native and second-generation orthopedic surgeon, joins Coastal Orthopedics [...]
There are basically three types of sprains: grade I, grade II and grade III. A grade I sprain is a mild tear in the ligament, while grade II is somewhat more serious. However, a grade III sprain represents a total rupture of the ligament and may require surgery. Even [...]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Intense pain. Stiffness. Swelling. Discoloration. The symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or CRPS) are difficult for many suffer to endure. A long-term pain syndrome that often worsens over time, it is characterized by severe pain out of proportion to the original injury. In fact, [...]
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons patients come and see us at Coastal Orthopedics. There are a wide variety of conditions responsible for neck pain, and treatments range from simple lifestyle changes to surgical options. Here are just a few of the most frequent causes. Whiplash [...]
The body contains many different tendons. They are the connecting, flexible bands that hold muscles on the bones. Tendons are responsible for helping muscles pull bones, thus enabling movement. Tendonitis is the condition that occurs when tendons become inflamed and irritated. Joints near the area are often tender and [...]
