Medical Articles & News
Stem cell therapy is a rapidly evolving form of treatment for physical injury, neurological disorders, degenerative conditions, and more. When traditional surgical intervention may not work or is too expensive or invasive, stem cell therapy can be a great choice for relief. What are stem cells, how can stem cell therapy help treat your needs, […]
Ankle sprains can result in arthritis of the ankle if not treated properly and timely. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in the world. Nearly half of all sports injuries are ankle sprains. Usually, the ankle ‘inverts’ and the ‘ATFL’ tears; that is, the ankle rolls to the outside and the anterior talofibular ligament […]
Chances are, you’ve heard of bunions before. While it is common among adults, it is also widely misunderstood. Bunions affect more than half of the United States’ population, but its frequency hasn’t lent itself to a reliable form of understanding. There are a lot of myths out there about bunions – trust us, we’ve seen […]
Amputation is a leading concern for doctors and patients in Louisiana who live with diabetes. In our state diabetes cost Louisianians about $5.4 billion a year and a huge chunk of that cost goes towards amputation fees, with the average procedure costing about $70,000. Louisiana leads the nation in diabetic amputation and Dr. Meredith […]
Total knee replacement is a common procedure used to replace the damaged surfaces of the knee. Typically the surgery will help relieve pain and increase mobility for patients and help them return to their everyday activities. Minimally invasive total knee replacement is a variation of this procedure. In this form of surgery a shorter incision […]
A minimally-invasive approach to joint diagnosis and treatment, arthroscopy was first pioneered in the early 1960’s and popularized in the 20th century. Some people also call this laser surgery.
You Have Ankle Arthritis You may have been told by a doctor that you have arthritis. You may have figured this out for yourself too! Either way, you likely have pain, swelling, instability and stiffness (together) and difficulty with your normal activities because of the ankle. Arthritis tends to hurt more with changes in the […]
A bunion is a painful lump that forms at the main joint of the large toe. A bunion develops when the toe begins to lean in toward the other toes, pushing against them and displacing the toe joint. Although the lump may look like a growth, it’s actually the end of the first toe’s long […]
The most common treatment for back pain causes more problems than it solves — pain medications (opiates).
Back pain is one of the most common problems that people suffer from, and most will experience it at some point during their lifetime. In fact, according to the ACA, “low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide.” With back pain being so common, it’s not surprising that many people experience it […]
