Most Hand Injuries are Preventable

If you’re a fan of the Tonight Show, you may have heard about Jimmy Fallon’s horrible hand injury that left his hand in bandages for many months. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, hand injuries are common and often occur while people...

Tips to Relieve Your Hip Pain

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, the hipbone is the largest joint in the body and, when it’s working properly, it’s a thing of wonder. It is able to support forces equal to three times a person’s body weight and it allows the leg to swing...

What Your Feet Can Reveal About Your Health

Although it may sound strange, according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, your feet are excellent indicators of your health. If you know what to look for, you can reveal certain things about your health that can range anywhere from signs of...

Exercise To Keep Bones Healthy And Pain-Free

Obesity and the impact on our overall health is a major issue in our country with more than one in three adults considered to be obese, and one in six children/adolescents. Your New Orleans orthopedic surgeon advises that because of this, hip and knee replacements...

Tips for Dealing with Bursitis

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, like arthritis and tendinitis, this common source of discomfort – affecting millions each year – (particularly older individuals, including those seeking to stay active) can be traced back to...