by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
In recent years, the number of patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery has doubled across the nation. While the reasons for the increase are not completely known, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer attributes the rise to an increase in...
by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, the cartilage and fluid that protects and lubricates bones and joints can deteriorate over time in the knees, resulting in pain. Many patients suffering from this type of pain attempt to manage it through...
by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, joint replacement is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed today. And the hips and knees are the most commonly replaced joints. In fact, knee replacements have doubled over the past ten...
by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, hip replacements are no longer just for his elderly patients, as an increasing number of baby boomers and people in their 40s are opting for hip replacement surgery. The number of total hip replacements...
