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In the past, patients who underwent a hip replacement or knee surgery spent nearly a week in the hospital and months in rehab. Dr. Richard Meyer reports that today, more New Orleans orthopedic patients find themselves at home just days after surgery and back at work... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
For many people these days, the expectation of retiring at age 65 is not achievable, and they are now facing the reality of extending the number of years they remain in the workplace. Because of this, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer is finding that... by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
Hip replacements aren’t just for your grandparents anymore. Increasingly, the artificial joints are going to people in the prime of their lives who are fed up with a bum hip and still have a few decades of fast-paced living ahead of them. Doctors say it’s... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
A new study being circulated reveals that the total impact of knee replacement in New Orleans surgery on both the recipient’s life and on society results in significant overall cost savings. The study states that for the average knee replacement, the cost of the...