How to Help Heal Your Sprained Ankle

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, ankle sprains are very common injuries. There’s a good chance that while playing as a child or stepping on an uneven surface as an adult you sprained your ankle–some 25,000 people do it every...

Painful Knees Treatment?

Have you stopped or cut back on your favorite activities or fitness routines because it’s just too painful on your knees? If so, you just might be one of 15 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr....

Joint Replacements – What’s Changed?

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, during the past few years, a lot of things have changed about getting a hip or knee replacement—including the amount of time that you need to spend in the hospital. Ten years ago, the average patient...