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New Orleans Orthopedic Surgeon Sees Rise in Knee Replacements
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, total knee replacements have become one of the most common inpatient procedures in the country. Studies show that 5.2 million knee replacements were performed between 2000 and 2010. The market for knee...
Regain Your Independence with Knee Replacement Surgery
Whether through injury or illness, the loss of knee function is not only painful, but makes everyday tasks difficult, if not impossible. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer performs partial, custom, and total knee replacement to help patients get their...
You’re Not Too Young for a Hip Replacement
When hip pain begins to interfere with activities and hobbies, seeking out a professional opinion from New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer can help determine the best option for relief. Often, the pain can be managed with non-operative methods, especially...
Orthopedic Surgeon Answers Knee Replacement Questions
By the time we reach age 50, many of us begin to suffer knee pain from osteoarthritis, which can often be relieved with pain medicine. However, when you begin to feel a level of knee pain that that makes walking difficult and stops you from doing the activities you...
Hip and Knee Replacements Now a 1-Day Procedure
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, 30 years ago the average hospital stay for patients recovering from knee or hip replacement surgery was 10 days. But over the years, medical developments have shortened those hospital stays to a minimum of...
Are You Exercising Too Much?
With challenging workouts from mega-marathons to endurance events on obstacle courses gaining popularity, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer finds that more and more weekend warriors are jumping into extreme activities before investigating the dangers of...
Hip Pain Can Inhibit Diagnosis
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, many people experience hip pain at some point in their lives. And it can be difficult to diagnose the source accurately as there may be multiple causes. Knee arthritis, lower back problems and sciatica...
Tennis as a Total Body Workout
It’s summer and if you go by any tennis court chances are good that you'll find someone playing. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, tennis is a great way to stay in shape, because on the court players are constantly moving. Playing tennis...
Tips for Healthier Feet
Aside from the humidity, the weather is very nice in most parts of the country right now. Sunshine, along with all of the activities summoning people outdoors, make for an active summer. But according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, too many...
Are You Drinking Too Much Water When You Exercise?
The idea that you should always stay super-hydrated when exercising has been entrenched in most of us since childhood by everyone from Little League coaches to parents. For many athletes that advice meant that they should be drinking a lot and drinking often while...