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 […]

The obesity epidemic in America is increasing rapidly every year. 38% of the population is overweight or obese. Morbid obesity has become the second leading cause of preventable death in America, after smoking. Over 400,000 deaths are associated with obesity each year. Obesity is significantly associated with the development of diabetes, high blood pressure, high […]