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Obesity and the impact on our overall health is a major issue in our country with more than one in three adults considered to be obese, and one in six children/adolescents. Your New Orleans orthopedic surgeon advises that because of this, hip and knee replacements... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, knee and hip replacements are two of the most commonly performed elective operations today. And for the majority of patients, these surgeries relieve pain and help them live fuller, more active lives.... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
A joint is the place where two or more bones meet. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer often gets questions from his patients regarding whether or not exercise is good for their joints. The more complicated answer is that yes, certain types of... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer finds that many people are nervous about deciding to have a joint replacement, but urges them to disregard the misconceptions about these procedures. Infection and deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots are very rare... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
It’s summer and if you go by any tennis court chances are good that you’ll find someone playing. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, tennis is a great way to stay in shape, because on the court players are constantly moving. Playing... by | | Orthopaedic Surgeon
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, knee pain is a very common problem. The pain can be the result of a minor injury, which can be healed in days, or the pain can be chronic and last a lifetime. Sufferers from chronic knee pain are always...