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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
