Dr. Steven Hale, orthopaedic surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, was elected First Vice President of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA) at their 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans on February 4.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. John Noble Jr. received the Tiger of the Year Award from the LSU Orthopaedic Alumni Association at their annual Tiger Bones Banquet in February.
The Center for Orthopaedics (CFO) held a ribbon cutting and grand opening this week for their new Moss Bluff office, located at 1355 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Suite 340.
John Noble Jr., MD, orthopaedic surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, was inducted as President of the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) at the organization's annual House of Delegate's meeting on August 6, 2022.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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. 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...
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.
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.
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 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...
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...
John Noble Jr., MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, completed the Visionaire value pilot study earlier this year to evaluate the cost benefit ratio between the use of...