Returning To Work After Knee Replacement

Unfortunately for some, the hope of retiring at age 65 is not possible, and these people are now facing the reality of having to extend their working years. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer finds that because of this, many people feel that putting off...

New Knees When Other Options Fail

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, when lesser measures can no longer control the pain and disability of arthritic knees, surgery to reconstruct or replace them then becomes a consideration. These are completely elective procedures, and...

Are You in Denial About Your Knees?

If your experience with a knee replacement is like that of most of our patients, you’ll make the decision to have the surgery only after some time has passed. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer rarely meets a patient who has a knee or a hip...

Is Knee Pain Limiting You?

New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer suggests that if knee pain is limiting your ability to perform your normal daily activities, knee replacement surgery may just provide the relief you need. Advancements in knee replacement surgery have made this a...

Tips for Dealing with Bursitis

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, like arthritis and tendinitis, this common source of discomfort – affecting millions each year – (particularly older individuals, including those seeking to stay active) can be traced back to...

Tips for Preventing Youth Football Injuries

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...