Have you Experienced any of These Common Running Injuries?

Running is a powerful activity, and when you subject your body to such force, injuries are bound to happen. It’s important that you are aware of the aches that may strike you, and learn to identify signals.  Your New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer...

Are you or your child at risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

According to recent studies, the answer to that question is yes!  Before the onset of information technology, the injuries associated with carpal tunnel syndrome were the result of repetitive motion by manual laborers and factory workers.  But in New Orleans...

Is your child’s backpack injuring his/her back?

With families getting ready to return to school, your New Orleans orthopedic surgeon is urging parents to think about their child’s safety and comfort when choosing their backpacks. While backpacks are designed to rely on the body’s strongest muscles, if worn...