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# COASTAL ORTHOPEDICS

## TEXAS GULF COAST ORTHOPEDIC CENTER

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Injections

[Is it normal to feel pain after a steroid injection?](https://www.coastalorthoteam.com/hubfs/Documents/About%20your%20injection%20(1).docx)

[Can the steroid injections affect my blood sugar with diabetes?](https://www.coastalorthoteam.com/hubfs/Documents/About%20your%20injection%20(1).docx)

### Surgery

[What is Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)?](https://www.coastalorthoteam.com/hubfs/Documents/ORIF%20info.docx)

[**What is Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?**](https://www.coastalorthoteam.com/hubfs/Documents/THA%20info.docx)

[**What is Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)?**](https://www.coastalorthoteam.com/hubfs/Documents/TKA%20info%20(1).docx)

What is a PICO dressing?

This post-operative dressing includes a battery powered suction device to aid in wound healing. Any drainage that would have leaked out of the wound is contained within the device. The PICO helps to promote healing factors, speeds wound healing and promotes smaller scar formation. After 7 days, the vacuum stops. You can cut the cord to the battery pack and throw it away. Please keep your dressing on the incision until you come in for your post-op appointment.

 

### Imaging

**What imaging facility will my referral be sent to?**

Radiology Associates unless otherwise asked. 

 

**What do I do once I get my MRI done? **

Call our office to be put back on the schedule for results. 

 

**What do I do if my mri is denied through my insurance?**

Schedule to come back and see us for other options.

 

 

### Patient Scheduling Questions

 

I am currently going to your clinic for this dx, I want the doctor to see me for something else?

 

**Will my insurance cover all my balance? **

 

 

**Do you accept my insurance?**

 

 

**Why do I always have to preregister on Phreesia?**

 

 

### **Surgery Scheduling**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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