What You Need to Know About Arthritis in the Knee

Arthritis of the knee can make taking a step painful. Swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joint are just some of the symptoms that can occur when a person has this condition. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, the daily demands on the knee...

Ankles: The Basis for Mobility

The minute our feet touch the ground, mobility and balance begins. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, strong, flexible ankles can best sense and respond to our dynamic environment, keeping us upright and moving smoothly through our daily...

Is Should Pain Affecting Your Sleep?

The shoulder joint is capable of tremendous mobility to assist in the essential activities of everyday life. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, the joint relies on a group of muscles – known as the rotator cuff -to guarantee its...

How to Help Heal Your Sprained Ankle

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, ankle sprains are very common injuries. There’s a good chance that while playing as a child or stepping on an uneven surface as an adult you sprained your ankle–some 25,000 people do it every...

Joint Replacements – What’s Changed?

According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, during the past few years, a lot of things have changed about getting a hip or knee replacement—including the amount of time that you need to spend in the hospital. Ten years ago, the average patient...