Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, was elected Second Vice-President of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA) at the organization’s 2022 Annual Meeting in New Orleans this month.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, was elected Second Vice-President of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA) at the organization’s 2022 Annual Meeting in New Orleans this month.
Dr. Tyson Green explains the importance of the 3C Patch for healing wounds on the feet. “Diabetic foot ulcers are one complication of the disease that has continued to frustrate doctors and significantly affect the quality of life of patients.”
Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, was elected to serve on the Council on Legislation for the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) at their annual House of Delegate’s meeting held earlier this month.
John Noble Jr, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, was chosen as President-Elect of the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) at the organization’s annual House of Delegate’s meeting on August 7, 2021. Dr. William Freeman...
The Chair will Carry on the Legacy of one of the Center for Orthopaedics’ Founding Physicians
Jason Rodriguez, MS, LAT, ATC, the High School Athletic Training Program Coordinator for the Center for Orthopaedics, was named the Clinical Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (LATA). The award was presented...
Over the past many years, avocado consumption has greatly increased. From 1985-2019, avocado consumption in the United States increased six-fold to over 2.6 billion pounds in 2019.
The Center for Orthopaedics has announced the addition of physician assistant Marc Hebert to their clinical team. Hebert brings 26 years of healthcare experience to the group, over 16 of these years as a physician assistant in orthopaedics.
Tyson Green, DPM and foot and ankle surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, is the co-author of a research report published in the July issue of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, the official publication of the American College of Foot and...
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program welcomes foot and ankle specialist Cody Gaupel, DPM, as their newest resident. The program is a partnership with the Center for Orthopaedics.
Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Garitty, MD, has joined the medical staff of the Center for Orthopaedics.
It’s no secret that football has a high rate of injuries – even at the high school level. While other sports (basketball, baseball, soccer) all carry their fair share of risks and dangers, no sport matches football in terms of the number and severity...
The Center for Orthopaedics has announced the addition of Enrique Mendez, MD, FACP, FACR, rheumatologist, to their physician staff. Dr. Mendez has practiced medicine in Southwest Louisiana since 2001 and specializes in the treatment of...
Dr. John Noble Jr. was recently a guest on "The Executive Innovation Show" podcast and his segment was chosen as one of the best healthcare podcasts of 2019 to be featured in the 75th episode special. Follow this link to learn more about his discussion...
Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, has been elected Treasurer of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society (CPMS) board. The Calcasieu Parish Medical Society is a non-profit organization representing the health care community...
The physicians of Center for Orthopaedics (CFO) are pleased to announce the opening of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at our Lake Charles office, located at 1747 Imperial Boulevard.
Dr. John Noble of Center for Orthopaedics is now a participant of HealthSYNC of Louisiana, a health information exchange (HIE) created by the Louisiana State Medical Society in partnership with KAMMCO, a company with a proven HIE platform.
Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Imperial Health Center for Orthopaedics, was elected Treasurer of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA) board at the group’s recent annual meeting. He will serve a three-year term. LOA is the state society...
Research Department Overview The Center for Orthopaedics Research Department is dedicated to conducting high quality clinical research studies in multiple therapeutic areas of medicine. The department specializes in phase II, III, and...
It may not get as cold in Southwest Louisiana as it does farther north, but winter can derail your normal fitness routine. Dr. Alex Anderson, primary care sports medicine specialist with Center for Orthopaedics says you shouldn't...
Parents worry about a lot of things as their kids head back to school, but one risk they may not focus on the potential injury caused by heavy backpacks loaded with books and supplies.
Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with the Center for Orthopaedics, was a presenter and guest instructor at the recent American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
Craig G. Morton, MD, FAAPMR, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, was among a select group of physicians honored with 2017 Top Doctor awards from Healthtap, the world’s leading interactive health network.
The business of healthcare is tough and getting tougher. More regulations and more data require more robust software.
Center for Orthopaedics, Southwest Louisiana's largest independent musculoskeletal group, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website.
Heel pain affects nearly 2 million Americans each year and is one of the primary complaints heard by physicians who specialize in foot injury, according to the Plantar Fasciitis Organization.
For a quarterback, aches and pains are just as much as a part of the game as touchdowns and tackles. But for Seth Bohannon, former quarterback for the Sulphur High School Golden Tor football team, the pain in his hip wasn't the result of a hard hit...
Foot problems are a well-known risk associated with diabetes. Diabetes is the number one cause of lower limb amputations in the United States.
Our hands are such an integral part of everyday life that it's hard to imagine a passing hour without having full use of them, whether it's shaking someone's hand or picking up a pencil to write a note.
Whether you're a professional athlete, a fitness buff or totally unplugged from a regular exercise program, knowing how to protect your knees from injury can mean the difference between a fulfilling lifestyle and years of painful, limited mobility.
Halloween is right around the corner and that means many will soon engage in a time-honored tradition – pumpkin carving. Dr. Andrew Foret, board certified hand and wrist specialist at Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health...
Fashion divas, take note: suffering for the sake of fashion isn't a healthy decision, particularly when it comes to your feet.
What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion to the arm. Mobility can take a toll, however.
Suede or leather? Knee or ankle? Classic or contemporary? Rain or snow? Gray, black or brown?
Our feet are our main means of transportation. The average person puts their feet under tremendous pressure every day, just from daily activities. For an athlete or someone who exercises regularly, wear and tear on the feet is even more intense.
Your shoulders carry the weight of the world – both literally and figuratively – so it's not surprising that shoulder pain is a very common problem. Shoulder injuries can be caused by sports activities that involve excessive overhead motion...
It starts with mild tingling in your hand. Then numbness from time to time. It progresses and begins to interfere with your work. You have to pause and literally "shake it off." It gets worse, and you wake up in night after night with pain...
Imagine getting a blister from an ill-fitting shoe, nicking your skin when you trim your nails, or stepping on a sharp object. For most, these would be a minor annoyance.
If summer heat shifts your fashion focus to your feet, then it's important to get in step with foot health as the summer season kicks off. Summer is prime time for certain types of foot problems...
Warm weather means golfing weather to millions of people in the country. Golf has become one of the most popular sports in the country, but most amateur golfers know relatively little about preventing golfing-related injuries.
Dr. Tyson Green, director of the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Podiatric and Surgical Residency Program, and Dr. Jared Gremillion, first-year resident with the program, attended the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Spring and Wound Healing Society Spring...
Dr. Tyson Green recently presented at the annual American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, attended by nearly 2000 surgeons and affiliated healthcare specialists.
Dr. John Noble Performs First Total Knee Replacement in Region Using MAKO Robotic-Assisted Surgery System Orthopaedic Surgeon John Noble Jr. MD, performed the first total knee replacement in Southwest Louisiana this week using the...
Like arthritis in any joint, ankle arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling. However, the symptoms are often more severe in the ankle because it is the smallest weight-bearing joint.
Like arthritis in any joint, ankle arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling. However, the symptoms are often more severe in the ankle because it is the smallest weight-bearing joint. In order to walk, the small surface area of the ankle joint must...
Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, was recently named to the board of directors for the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA), a non-profit medical association for...
Foot and ankle specialist Jared Gremillion, DPM, will be joining the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program, which is a partnership with Imperial Health’s Center for Orthopaedics. He will be the second doctor...
Craig G. Morton, MD, FAAPMR, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, was among a select group of physicians honored with the prestigious "Patients' Choice Award” from Vitals.com for 2015.
Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with the Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, presented the results of a crushed foot case study at the recent American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ACFAS) conference in Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. John Noble, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, was one of three physicians in the country invited to speak at the recent Health IT Leadership Summit in Atlanta. This annual conference brings together leaders from across the healthcare...
Andrew Foret, MD, hand and wrist specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has completed the requirements to receive Certification in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Foret has previously earned Board Certification from the...
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program has been granted approval by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Got an APPetite for High School Sports? Download the FREE Imperial Health Scoreboard APP from the Sports Medicine Team at Center for Orthopedics to stay connected to your favorite teams in Southwest Lousiana. You'll get scores, schedules, team news and...
Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, was a featured presenter at the 2015 New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) Annual Conference held in New Orleans last month.
You never stop to think about it, but your neck carries around about 12 pounds of head weight. Now you’re thinking about it. That’s 12 pounds when your neck, or cervical spine, is in an upright, straight position.
Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with the Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, presented the results of a crushed foot case study at the recent American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ACFAS) conference in Phoenix, Arizona
It starts with mild tingling in your hand. Then numbness from time to time. It progresses and begins to interfere with your work. You have to pause and literally "shake it off.” It gets worse, and you wake up in night after night with pain shooting up...
An estimated 75 to 85 percent of Americans will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. It is one of the most common reasons people miss work and the most common cause of a job-related disability.
There once was a time when sciatica was viewed as a condition for older patients, something to be suffered when you passed middle-age. But jobs with long hours at a desk, coupled with little to no physical activity, have spawned a new group of...
Whether you're a professional athlete, a fitness buff or totally unplugged from a regular exercise program, knowing how to protect your knees from injury can mean the difference between a fulfilling lifestyle and years of painful, limited mobility.
When you consider the active and exhausting life of an athlete, it’s hard to imagine a part of the body that endures more hardship than the feet.
When you cut yourself or break a bone, your body immediately works to heal that injury, sending nutrients through the bloodstream to repair and restore the damaged tissue. But if your cartilage is damaged, you’re out of luck. This soft, flexible tissue...
Several of the physicians with Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, were instrumental in the planning and presentations at the recent Louisiana Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Meeting.
Keith Broach, MBA, FACHE, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Imperial Health System in Lake Charles.
Craig G. Morton, M.D., Imperial Health Center For Orthopaedics Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, was recently recognized as the Top Physical Medicine and Rehab Specialist in Louisiana, Most Influential Doctor in the Lake Charles Region...
Millions of Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis. In fact, about one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
Center for Orthopaedics, the region’s largest musculoskeletal medical group and affiliate of Imperial Health, has added five new members to their athletic trainer staff to meet the needs of the growing number of high schools they provide sports...
Dr. Kalieb Pourciau, a foot and ankle specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, was a guest speaker at the recent Louisiana Podiatric Medical Association’s annual conference held in New Orleans.
According to a study by Merritt Hawkins and Associates, the average national wait time to see a physician specialist is over 20 days.
Dr. John Noble, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, was recently installed as President of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association
David Drez, Jr., MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has been recognized by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for successful completion of its Maintenance of Certification requirements.
The Imperial Health Laboratory—an ancillary service line of Imperial Health, the region’s largest independent, physician-owned, multispecialty medical group—has met all criteria for continued Laboratory Accreditation by COLA
Bone Health Central will host the monthly Osteoporosis Support Group meeting on Thursday, January 24, from 11:45 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. at Piccadilly in the Prien Lake Mall.
Craig Morton, MD, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, has been nominated as a "Top Doctor” by HealthTap.com, the world’s leading interactive health network. Dr. Morton has been a part of the network since it was developed in 2010.
If you see some scruffy faces on the doctors and male staff at Center for Orthopaedics in November, it’s all for a good cause: Noshember.
George "J.” Trappey IV, MD, orthopaedic specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has been awarded certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
David Drez, Jr., MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has been asked to serve on the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Self Assessment Committee.
Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, recently attended at the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) 2015 National Wound Care Conference in Philadelphia.
Center for Orthopaedics’ new Sports Injury Hotline has sports medicine specialists and physicians available to answer questions about injuries, home treatment, symptoms, or to schedule an appointment if physician care is needed.
David Drez, Jr., M.D., orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, was honored by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans...
Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, recently screened 85 athletes through the Healthy Athletes Fit Feet program the Special Olympics Louisiana state games held in Hammond.
William Lowry Jr., MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has been awarded Certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), one of the 24 certifying boards of the...
Senia Fontenot, RN, ANP, has joined the clinical team of Dr. Craig Morton, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with Center for Orthoapedics. Fontenot is originally from Lake Charles.
Former McNeese State University running back coach Carlos McGee is the new Director of Business Development for Center for Orthopaedics.
Center for Orthopaedics will soon begin construction on additions and renovations to their Lake Charles office, located at 1747 Imperial Boulevard. The addition will add 5600 square feet to the facility’s current 34,500 square foot footprint.
John Noble Jr., MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, has been named president elect of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA).
Dr. Kalieb Pourciau, foot and ankle specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has regular office hours in DeQuincy. Appointments are available every other Monday from 8am – Noon at DeQuincy Memorial’s Specialty Clinic located at 122 West Fourth Street.
Center for Orthopaedis has announced the addition of foot and ankle specialist Kalieb Pourciau, MD, to their medical staff. He joins Dr. Tyson Green in the podiatric medicine department of the group.
John Noble Jr., MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, a division of Imperial Calcasieu Medical Group (ICMG), completed the Visionaire value pilot study earlier this year to evaluate the cost benefit ratio between the use of...
Foot and ankle specialist Dr. Tyson Green with Center for Orthopaedics recently completed certification at the Special Olympics Training Center in Boston, enabling him to serve as a Clinical Coordinator for games in our region.