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If you or someone you know has severe arthritis in both knees that greatly reduces their quality of life, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer says that the patient may be a candidate for bilateral simultaneous knee replacement surgery. Although it’s not... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
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... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
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... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
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... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
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.... by | | Knee Replacement Blogs
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...