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Are you considering having a joint replacement? Is joint pain beginning to get in the way of activities you need to do, or even preventing you from enjoying things that used to be fun and easy? Are you concerned that joint pain may be threatening your mobility or even your independence? Joint Replacement – What’s […]

What is a CT Scan? A computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan allows doctors to see inside your body. It uses a combination of X-rays and a computer to create pictures of your organs, bones, and other tissues. It shows more detail than a regular X-ray. You can get a CT scan on any part […]

Causes of You Hip Pain Your joints are involved in almost every activity you do. Movements such as walking, bending, and turning require the use of your hip and knee joints. When your hip becomes diseased or injured, the resulting pain can severely limit your ability to move and work. One common cause of hip […]

Are you worried about shoulder pain? Is shoulder pain causing you to miss out on life, or stop you from doing things you enjoy? Are you concerned that you may need surgery or pain injections/daily medication for the rest of your life? In last week’s shoulder pain article, we talked about things that could make […]

Are you worried about shoulder pain? Is shoulder pain keeping you awake at night or stop you from doing things you enjoy? Are you concerned that your shoulder pain is affecting your quality of life or even your ability to earn a living? In last week’s shoulder pain article, we talked about some of the […]

Step by Step Guide to Your Surgery Are you in need of a total knee, partial knee, or total hip replacement? Avala Hospital is the first hospital on the Northshore to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements with Stryker’s Mako System. This highly advanced robotic technology transforms the way joint […]

Do you suffer from shoulder pain and have questions about what could be causing your pain? In last week’s shoulder pain article, we talked about how common shoulder pain is, and touched on some of the activities that are affected by shoulder problems. This week we will talk about the possible causes of your shoulder […]

Louisiana Orthopaedic Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting Dr. Kevin Darr with DrKevinDarr.com Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine and Covington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute will be presenting on two clinical trials at the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting to be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel on February 15th and 16th. Dr. Darr will be […]

Are you worried about shoulder pain? Does shoulder pain wake you up at night? Does it stop you from reaching high shelves or reaching for your seat belt? Are you concerned that shoulder pain may be threatening your ability to work, throw the ball with your kids, or even drive your car? The shoulder is […]