Most families enjoy outdoor sports during the summer months – swimming, golfing, and volleyball are some of the common ones. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer encourages children and adults to stay safe and avoid painful injuries while playing....
If you’re a fan of the Tonight Show, you may have heard about Jimmy Fallon’s horrible hand injury that left his hand in bandages for many months. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, hand injuries are common and often occur while people...
Another winter has passed and thankfully, we’re all headed back outside to enjoy the sun and warm air. And it’s usually this time of year that many of us put our running shoes on to hit the road or track for a brisk walk or jog. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr....
Perhaps you are living with an irritating knee injury or pain in your hip that comes and goes. Are you wondering if you should see a doctor or just wait it out? In the end, only you can answer that question. And while some people want to wait to see if the injury will...
This week, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer wants to share ways to avoid injuries while training for a full or half marathon. He has found that the most common injuries in runners typically involve the knee area. And while stretching and avoiding...
According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, new research reveals that young athletes who pitch more than 100 balls a week risk getting a painful overuse injury that can hinder normal shoulder development. The injury is called acromial...
