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In recent years, the number of patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery has doubled across the nation. While the reasons for the increase are not completely known, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer attributes the rise to an increase in... by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, hip replacements are no longer just for his elderly patients, as an increasing number of baby boomers and people in their 40s are opting for hip replacement surgery. The number of total hip replacements... by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, hip replacement surgery has proven to be one of the most successful procedures for restoring a patient’s functional quality of life. If a patient is experiencing chronic pain from hip arthritis (which... by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, more than 330,000 people nationwide have hip replacement surgery each year. But just because a lot of people decide to undergo this procedure, doesn’t mean that it should be handled lightly. Patients... by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
Hip-replacement surgery has been commonly performed for decades, but according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, results and expectations have improved dramatically in that time. Years ago, the average hospital stay for a hip replacement was two... by | | Hip Replacement Category Posts
After a rather long and colder winter, we welcome the warmer weather with open arms and gardening tools. The arrival of spring and summer gives us the opportunity to get our hands dirty, our flowers planted and our crops in the ground. This is a labor of love for most...