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Many of us don’t give much thought to our hips, until we fall and break one, that is. And according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, the likelihood of a hip fracture escalates as we get older and our bones become more frail…especially in... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
Many patients of New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer are eager to track and improve their health and progress before, during and after treatment. A digital fitness device – technology already owned by 1 in 10 Americans – provides a unique... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, knee replacements nearly doubled across the country between 2000 and 2010 to almost 720,000 operations, and the number of hip replacements increased even more to 330,000 procedures. And that rising trend... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
If you are one of the nearly half a million people a year who have already had one or more hips or knees replaced we hope you’re faring well. Today’s message from New Orleans Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer is for people who are not yet a part of those... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, the hipbone is the largest joint in the body and, when it’s working properly, it’s a thing of wonder. It is able to support forces equal to three times a person’s body weight and it allows the leg to swing... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
Although it may sound strange, according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, your feet are excellent indicators of your health. If you know what to look for, you can reveal certain things about your health that can range anywhere from signs of...