Does Your Child Have Flat Feet?

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When people have babies, they’re always warned about the soft spot on the head that the skull bones haven’t fused enough to adequately cover the brain. But according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, babies are born with nearly 100 bones that need...

Surgeon Warns of Hip Replacement Risks

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Today, arthritis is one of the most widespread conditions, causing a great deal of pain and suffering among the patients of New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer. This is why some patients agree to a wide variety of treatments such as total hip replacement...

Is Your Child’s Cell Phone Damaging Their Spine?

by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon

It’s a common sight these days. A child or teen slumped in a chair, head tilted downward, madly typing away on a cellphone. And they probably spend much of their life in that position. But according to New Orleans Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, prolonged...

The Facts About Fractures

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According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, doctors in America treat more than 6.8 million fractures each year, making them the most common orthopedic problem. On average, a person will suffer two fractures during a lifetime. Whether a person...