At Coastal Orthopedics, we are committed to making exceptional orthopedic care accessible and convenient for our patients. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new self-scheduling feature, available now on our website! This innovative tool allows you to book your appointments 24/7/365 from the comfort of your [...]
Sprain, strain, or fracture? Don't spend hours waiting in an urgent care waiting room just to be referred to an orthopedic provider anyway! At Coastal Orthopedics, we offer same-day and next-day appointments for all orthopedic injuries, so you can see an orthopedic expert (including spine and sports medicine [...]
Arthritis is a painful reality for many individuals, affecting their daily lives and making simple tasks, like buttoning a shirt or getting up from a chair, challenging. While it's often associated with aging, arthritis can impact people of all ages, even those in their 20s, despite typically manifesting after [...]
If there’s one sport that tends to putt a smile on a lot of faces, it’s definitely golf. According to the National Golf Foundation, when factoring in both those who engage with on- and off-course forms of the game, golf participation topped 40 million in the U.S. for the first [...]
Arthroscopy is a relatively simple outpatient procedure utilized by orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat problems relating to the joint. The term “arthroscopy” stems from the Greek words “arthro” and “skopein”: Loosely translated, it means “to look inside the joint.”In recent years, arthroscopy has received much positive attention for its [...]
Did you know that 1 in 5 individuals will develop knee arthritis over the course of their lives? Knee arthritis is not only debilitating, but it can ultimately keep you from doing the things you once loved. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with the pain. Thanks in part to [...]
A major surgery can often be very overwhelming and even a frightening experience. The thought of reconstructing something as important as your ACL can be daunting, but you can follow some helpful tips in order to help you prepare for an ACL reconstruction. Going into surgery prepared will not only give you [...]
Squats are a great exercise to perform as they work the entire lower body including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. While squats can be a beneficial exercise to add to your workout routine, squats can be dangerous if they are not performed correctly. If you’re feeling knee pain [...]
Janet had two knee replacement surgeries almost exactly a year apart. As a retired nurse educator from a hospital system in Pittsburgh, she did a lot of research and planning for these surgeries, and would like to share her experience. Were you glad that you waited a year between surgeries? [...]
Chances are, you may have heard about hip or knee problems and partial replacements, but you may be unfamiliar with the term MAKOplasty. MAKOplasty is a partial knee replacement procedure that offers precise and consistent results. This procedure is designed to provide a quick recovery for patients with joint [...]
