Janet was one of the first patients to have a knee replacement with Dr. Alan Valadie and the Mako Robot. We asked her about her experience, you can read her response below. Why did you choose Coastal Orthopedics? I had planned to have my surgery in Pennsylvania, it too [...]
The shoulder is your body’s most versatile joint, as it can bend in a variety of different directions. Unfortunately, this level of mobility also makes the shoulder one of the joints most prone to dislocation. A dislocation can result from any sudden, hard hit to the shoulder when participating in [...]
The physiology of flexibility is the science of how and why some people are more flexible than others. Is it purely genetic or are there other factors involved? Let’s take a look at some other important factors determining your flexibility. Youth and Age Aging is a major factor in limiting [...]
We all dread that moment. The moment when you lose your footing going down the stairs, the moment when you catch the ball and feel your wrist snap, the moment when you swing your racket to hit the ball and feel your shoulder pop. Anxiety starts to set in as [...]
When it comes to sports and other physical activities, there is nothing more exhilarating than doing something that makes you feel good and look good at once! Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a regular gym goer, you are most likely focused on improving your performance [...]
The hands and wrist are important parts of the body, enabling one to undertake everyday tasks with ease and great mobility. But, when the wrist is injured, even the simplest activities can become difficult. In this article, we will answer some common questions related to wrist surgery and treatment [...]
Trigger Finger is a painful condition usually affecting the thumb or index finger. You may notice that when you start to bend your finger or thumb the movement might not be smooth, and the finger might get stuck in the bent position. This is because the tendon that connects the [...]
The tendons are a flexible band of tissue used to connect your muscles to your bones. They are what give our muscles the ability to move our bones, giving our body movement. So when your tendons become sore and weak due to tendonitis, everyday tasks suddenly become a challenge. [...]
Living with chronic back, neck, arm or leg pain can be debilitating and has a dramatically negative impact on your standard of living. Chronic pain can stop you from doing the activities or attending the events that you once loved – from dancing and a night out to just the simple [...]
Getting kicked in the shin is just one of those experiences that most kids go through. It’s a good lesson actually – it hurts a lot and teaches us to take care of our shins. Unfortunately, though, that lesson doesn’t really sink in as surprisingly, the tibia (or shinbone [...]
