OVERVIEW OF KNEE PROBLEMS Knee problems happen when you injure or develop disease in your knee and it can’t do its job. Your knee is the joint where the bones of the upper leg meet the bones of the lower leg, allowing hinge-like movement while providing stability and strength to support the weight of your […]

Covington, LA – based AVALA hospital has four surgical robots, which it has used to perform more than 1,000 surgeries in less than two years. K. Samer Shamieh, MD, medical director and lead spine surgeon at AVALA, discussed expansion plans for the robotic surgery program and how robots will be used in the future. Condon, […]

Covington, Louisiana – The Louisiana Knights begin their new mission #ProtectOurPlayers by partnering with AVALA, the Northshore’s fastest growing healthcare provider for orthopedic and spine surgery, imaging, and physical therapy. Dr. Samer Shamieh is the Medical Director at AVALA and was once a top-rated tennis player in the South.  “As a former athlete at Louisiana […]