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Hundreds of thousands of hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed in our country each year, and they’re typically highly successful in eliminating pain, restoring mobility and improving the patient’s quality of life. Joint replacement, in which your New...
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The knee joint is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis, which often leads to a total knee replacement. This procedure is typically recommended by your New Orleans orthopedic surgeon when the pain is so severe that the patient cannot sleep or perform their...
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As we get older, our joints may suffer to the point that knee replacement surgery is required. The cause of the pain is often osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which also cause decreased joint mobility and even limit our desire to enjoy an active lifestyle....
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New Orleans orthopedic surgeons are finding that the rising rate of obesity among people under the age of 65 may be the primary reason for the rapidly increasing number of knee replacements being performed in the United States. Findings The findings contradict the...
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If knee pain is affecting your ability to perform daily activities, knee replacement surgery may provide the relief you need. And recent advancements in knee replacement surgery have made this a viable procedure for many people according to New Orleans orthopedic...
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In the past, patients who underwent a hip replacement or knee surgery spent nearly a week in the hospital and months in rehab. Dr. Richard Meyer reports that today, more New Orleans orthopedic patients find themselves at home just days after surgery and back at work...
