Coastal Orthopedic Associates Inc

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For years, injured individuals throughout the area have relied on the board certified specialists at Coastal Orthopedics in Beverly and Danvers, Massachusetts, for high-quality orthopedic services. When you come to our orthopedic care center, we provide you with the one-on-one attention you deserve and personalized treatment, including operative and non-operative care.

01/02/2026

🖐️ What Is Trigger Finger? 🖐️

At our recent Hand Health Lecture, Dr. Gabriel Merlin, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, explained one of the most common — and often misunderstood — hand conditions: trigger finger.

Dr. Merlin breaks it down:
✔️ Trigger finger occurs when the finger can’t smoothly bend or straighten
✔️ It’s caused by inflammation and irritation of the tendon sheath
✔️ This creates a friction problem between the tendon and pulley system
✔️ Over time, cellular changes can make the condition harder to reverse

Common symptoms include:
• Pain at the base of the finger where it meets the palm
• Swelling, stiffness, or loss of motion
• Popping, catching, or locking of the finger
• Significant discomfort when the finger “triggers”

Many people are familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome but have never heard of trigger finger — until they suddenly experience painful clicking or locking and wonder what’s going on.

Education is the first step toward relief. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this informative session!

Follow along for more expert insights from our Hand & Upper Extremity team.

💫Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy new year!
01/01/2026

💫Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy new year!

12/29/2025

🖐️ Understanding Thumb (CMC) Arthritis 🖐️

During our recent Hand Health Lecture, Dr. Gabriel Merlin, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, shared helpful insight into basal thumb arthritis (also known as CMC arthritis) — a very common condition that affects everyday hand function.

🔍 Key takeaways from Dr. Merlin:
✔️ CMC arthritis is commonly diagnosed through a clinical exam (including the grind test) and X-rays
✔️ Imaging doesn’t always tell the full story
✔️ Some patients may have significant arthritis on X-ray with minimal symptoms
✔️ Others may have more pain than expected based on imaging alone
✔️ Most importantly, treatment decisions are guided by how the patient feels, not just what the X-ray shows

This personalized, patient-centered approach helps ensure care is tailored to real-world symptoms and daily function.

Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged in this informative discussion. Stay tuned for more educational events and expert insights from our Hand & Upper Extremity team.

This season, give yourself the greatest gift: comfort & pain-free movement. 🎁✨If joint pain is keeping you from enjoying...
12/28/2025

This season, give yourself the greatest gift: comfort & pain-free movement. 🎁✨

If joint pain is keeping you from enjoying the festivities, our team is here to help you get back to what you love.

🎄 Happy Holidays from Coastal Orthopedics! 🎄
12/25/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from Coastal Orthopedics! 🎄

As the lights shine and the celebrations begin, we’re grateful for YOU, our Coastal Orthopedics family. 💙✨Thank you for ...
12/23/2025

As the lights shine and the celebrations begin, we’re grateful for YOU, our Coastal Orthopedics family. 💙✨

Thank you for trusting us with your bone and joint health.

Wishing you a warm, joyful, movement-filled holiday season! 🎄🌟

12/21/2025

✨🎄 Happy Holidays from Coastal Orthopedics! 🎄✨

Cold weather can make joints feel extra stiff — so keep warm, keep moving, and keep smiling.

If winter aches sneak in, we’re here to help you feel your best all season long! ❄️💙

12/20/2025

Winter magic can come with slippery sidewalks! 🧊❄️

Protect your bones by wearing good-traction shoes, using handrails, and stepping carefully.

If a fall happens, we’re here to help you heal. 💙

After 36 years of dedicated service, leadership, and clinical excellence, Dr. Steven Hollis will be retiring at the end...
12/19/2025

After 36 years of dedicated service, leadership, and clinical excellence, Dr. Steven Hollis will be retiring at the end of this year.

Dr. Hollis has been an integral part of Coastal Orthopedic Associates since joining the practice in 1989. Throughout his career, he has been a trusted physician to generations of patients and a respected leader within our practice and at Beverly Hospital. His commitment to clinical excellence, patient education, and shared decision-making has helped shape the culture of care at Coastal Orthopedics and has left a lasting impact on our patients, colleagues, and community.

Last night, our team gathered to celebrate Dr. Hollis and to thank him for his decades of leadership, mentorship, and dedication to patient-centered care. While his presence in the office will be greatly missed, his influence and legacy will continue to be felt for years to come.

Please join us in wishing Dr. Hollis the very best in his well-deserved retirement. 💙
If you’ve been a patient of Dr. Hollis and would like to share a message or memory, we invite you to leave a comment below — we would love to pass along your kind words to him.

⛷️❄️ Love skiing, skating, or strolling through sparkling holiday lights?Warm up first and wear proper footwear to prote...
12/18/2025

⛷️❄️ Love skiing, skating, or strolling through sparkling holiday lights?

Warm up first and wear proper footwear to protect your bones and joints this winter!

Stay active — stay safe — stay smiling! ⛄💙

🎄✈️ Traveling this holiday season?Protect your spine and joints by taking stretching breaks, using lumbar support, and m...
12/16/2025

🎄✈️ Traveling this holiday season?

Protect your spine and joints by taking stretching breaks, using lumbar support, and moving often.
Comfortable travel = happier holidays! 🌟

12/16/2025

🖐️ Hand Health Tip from Our Recent Lecture 🖐️

During our Hand Health presentation, Trudy Lynch, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, shared simple but powerful guidance on thumb support and safe pinching mechanics — tips many people can use right away.

✨ Key takeaways from Trudy’s talk:
✔️ A short opponens splint can be incredibly effective for thumb pain — it stabilizes the base of the thumb while still allowing full wrist and thumb movement
✔️ Functional splints can be worn during daily activities to help reduce symptoms
✔️ Avoid pinching straight down into the hand
✔️ Instead, use proper pinching mechanics — think “OK” or “C” shape, not flat or hyperextended fingers
✔️ Gradual progression to isometric and strengthening exercises helps support long-term hand health

Small changes in how you support and use your hands can make a big difference. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this such a valuable discussion!

📣 Follow along for more expert tips from our Hand & Upper Extremity team.

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152 Conant Street Suite 301
Beverly, MA
01915

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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At every clinical touch point, we work to not only understand your orthopedic issue, but to also understand your personal support systems and challenges, your individual lifestyles and motivators. We make the time to communicate with you and to ensure that you fully understand all parts of the care process.

Our protocols and connected relationships with our clinical partners and hospital systems have been put in place to ensure that you have an exceptional experience beginning with your first encounter with our practice and throughout the healing process.

The Coastal Orthopedic Associates “system” is purposefully designed to put the patient first, above all else, and to provide proper clinical, administrative and rehabilitative support to get you where you want to be, both functionally and holistically. Our focus is on value vs. volume, data driven patient optimization and a customer-centric experience.

You will feel the difference.