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According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, knee and hip replacements are two of the most commonly performed elective operations today. And for the majority of patients, these surgeries relieve pain and help them live fuller, more active lives.... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
A joint is the place where two or more bones meet. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer often gets questions from his patients regarding whether or not exercise is good for their joints. The more complicated answer is that yes, certain types of... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
Football is one of the most popular sports played by young athletes in the country. But according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer it also leads all other sports in the number of annual injuries. Some injuries are unavoidable, but some can be... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer finds that many people are nervous about deciding to have a joint replacement, but urges them to disregard the misconceptions about these procedures. Infection and deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots are very rare... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
If you or someone you know has severe arthritis in both knees that greatly reduces their quality of life, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer says that the patient may be a candidate for bilateral simultaneous knee replacement surgery. Although it’s not...