It’s not uncommon for people to believe that their job is causing them wrist pain. After a full day of typing and completing other tasks that require repetitive wrist motion, it’s natural for our wrists to feel sore afterward. But if the pain persists long after you’ve clocked out and [...]
Ouch! You were going about your business when…BAM—you sustain a toe injury. While your immediate reaction to the throbbing pain and swelling might have you wondering, is my toe broken? Here’s what you should know: Signs Your Toe May Be Broken An injury to your feet or toes may leave you [...]
Dr. Otte and Sarasota Open 2023 winner, Daniel Altmaier Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open recently announced a partnership with Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, pain management, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, for its 2023 tennis tournament. Dr. R. Stephen Otte will serve [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a devastating condition to endure. Its symptoms can vary in intensity from person to person, the signs can be misleading and the problems that it causes can increase in severity over time. The most significant warning signs of this syndrome are noticeable numbness or tingling [...]
This just in: Smoking is bad for you Ok, maybe that’s not so new. And while many of us already know that smoking tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death, and it has a devastating impact on your heart and lungs, many would be surprised to find [...]
At Coastal Orthopedics, we are dedicated to keeping our patients pain free and living an active life. That’s why we’re recognizing Pain Awareness Month by bringing you the best tips and tricks to deal with your chronic pain. During sporting events, it’s hard to miss the colorful tape many [...]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, also known as ulnar nerve entrapment, is a condition resulting from a compression of the ulnar nerve – one of the main nerves in the arm. Although nerve compression can occur in several areas across your arm, the most common place for this condition is the [...]
More often than not, elderly persons are at risk for health problems, such as osteoarthritis and bone fractures. The nature of their bones is often to blame for these issues. Senior citizens with either dementia or Alzheimer’s are particularly at risk for injuries, such as hip fractures, which can lead [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Not just for the elderly You’ve probably heard of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) but may have the misconception that it predominately affects elderly people or that it is a preventable condition. Sadly, it isn’t preventable and RA most commonly affects those aged 40 to 60 years old. What [...]
Also known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow is a serious condition in the elbow caused primarily by overuse. Tennis elbow is characterized by an inflammation of the tendons that extend through the forearm from the bony bump on the outside of the elbow. This bony bump is called the [...]
