If you’ve been kicking around the idea of getting those aches and pains in your feet and ankles checked out, you may be wondering what your next steps are. Is it time to call up a foot and ankle surgeon or should you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist? Kick [...]
Castle Connolly is a healthcare research company that guides consumers to America’s top doctors. "Top Doctor” status is awarded to recipients who their peers nominate for being among the very best in their region. In order to qualify for a Castle Connolly Top Doctor award, an individual must be [...]
October 6 – 12 marked PA week but here at Coastal Orthopedics, we are celebrating our dynamic and dynamite team of physician assistants all month long. These team members are an integral part of our surgeons’ teams, helping with pre-operative planning, surgery assistance, suturing, post-operative care, and much more. [...]
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 [...]
Recovering from surgery can be difficult and frustrating, but seeing a loved one struggle with recovering from surgery is equally frustrating. Feeling like there is little you can do is almost inevitable, but maybe a simple distraction from the pain might just be the best thing they need. 1. [...]
Although the majority of animal bites occur with dogs and cats that are vaccinated against rabies, there always remains a high risk for infection due to the harmful bacteria found in the animal’s saliva. Many people would be surprised to learn that such bites require the attention of an [...]
Coastal Orthopedics recently selected Dr. Matthew Pacana to join its highly skilled staff. Dr. Pacana is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle injuries and disorders. With a focus on foot and ankle pathology, Dr. Pacana treats patients of all ages with various conditions, including foot and ankle arthritis, [...]
A pulled hamstring is one of the most common sports injuries. It is a painful injury that affects all kinds of athletes, from gymnasts to professional football players. Luckily there is help. Minor to moderate hamstring pulls may heal on their own with simple care. Symptoms The first step to [...]
Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, pain management and physical therapy services, recently celebrated the opening of its two new facilities in West Bradenton and East Manatee. The new 88,000-square-foot East Manatee facility located at 8000 State Road 64 opened on May [...]
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 [...]
