The terms “tear” and “rupture” are often interchanged when speaking about damage to tendons and other body parts. A common question we’re asked is “what are the differences between a tear and a rupture?” Surprisingly, there are no differences between a complete tear and a rupture. However, a tear can [...]
Broken or fractured ribs are common injuries after experiencing a blow to the chest. While they can be very painful, broken ribs are generally simple to fix and will heal on their own in most cases. However, it’s still important to be officially diagnosed, as a broken rib can [...]
Every year, more than 150,000 people tear their Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). While most of these tears need to be corrected surgically, there are a small fraction of people who can treat their tears with physical therapy and yoga moves. Here are just five of the exercises that may [...]
While it’s never convenient to break a bone, breaking your hand may be one of the most difficult injuries to cope with because we rely on our hands to do almost everything. If you break your hand, it’s important to seek medical attention right away because a broken hand [...]
The knee’s musculoskeletal system would not be able to function properly without the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the bones and facilitate smooth movement. However, unexpected circumstances like trauma or overuse can cause these tissues to overstretch or tear, thereby rendering them incapable of fulfilling their purpose. This [...]
The hip bone is a very important part of the human body. After all, it is what allows us to stand, walk, run and dance! So, when you suffer from chronic hip pain, it can feel as though your entire life is being put on hold. You are no [...]
Coastal Orthopedics is happy to announce that we have a new and improved portal for our patients! With this new portal, patients can message their physician, request medication refills, obtain medical records and submit an appointment request. Portal FAQs A patient portal is a personalized, secure website that [...]
An estimated 65 million people in the United States alone suffer from chronic back pain. Chronic back pain doesn’t just hurt sufferers physically—it can hurt emotionally too. From physical ailments, to impacting mood, memory and relationships, chronic pain can have a huge impact on one’s life. Here are some of [...]
A bursa sac is a thin, fluid-filled sac that sits between joints in the body. Bursae function as a smooth, gliding cushion between bones and opposing surfaces such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin. The major bursae in the body are located adjacent to the tendons near our largest joints, [...]
We all take the various functions of our hands for granted, particularly functions like the ability to straighten our fingers. However, this ability entirely depends on the thin extensor tendons that extend across the hand and through to the fingertips. One common problem that affects the ability to straighten the [...]
