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Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses 3 Most Common Knee Injuries
The human body is a marvelously designed machine. Bones add structure and muscles add strength, enabling the body to do amazing things. Joints such as knees, shoulders, hips and fingers, allow the body to change positions. Tendons allow the joints to bend and stretch....
More Patients Choosing Joint Replacement
New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer reports that his patients are getting joint replacement surgery at an earlier age than ever before. This is not happening because the need is greater, but because the technology has improved so much. In the past, he...
Questions About the Best Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
What makes anterior minimally invasive hip surgery (AMIS) the best choice? In this type of surgery, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer accesses the hip joint from the anterior (front) side of the body by utilizing the natural muscle plane, which provides...
When to Consider Surgery for Knee Pain
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, knee pain is a very common problem. The pain can be the result of a minor injury, which can be healed in days, or the pain can be chronic and last a lifetime. Sufferers from chronic knee pain are always...
Anterior Hip Replacement
A growing number of younger adults are finding themselves in need of hip replacements to restore strength and mobility and get back to daily lives that have been put on hold by arthritis and chronic pain. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer is keeping...
Possible New Solution for Damaged Knees
Researchers have produced artificial replacements for arms, legs, joints and other body parts. But developing an artificial meniscus — the cartilage pad in the knee that millions of people injure every year — has somehow dodged modern medicine. According to New...
New Orleans Orthopedic Surgeon: Eat Black Beans for Stronger Bones
Black beans, also known as turtle beans because of their hard shell-like appearance, are actually the edible seeds of the legume plant. Like other legumes such as peanuts, peas and lentils, black beans are valued for their high protein and fiber content. And according...
Spring and Shin Splints
Another winter has passed and thankfully, we’re all headed back outside to enjoy the sun and warm air. And it’s usually this time of year that many of us put our running shoes on to hit the road or track for a brisk walk or jog. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr....
Does Your Child Have Flat Feet?
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
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...