Events
How Weight Loss Can Help Improve Surgical Outcomes
February 28, 2018 If you are like most baby boomers, you may have found that golfing, running or playing a pick-up basketball game are a lot tougher than they used to be. Even if you are very active, you may have put on some weight over the years and now may be experiencing joint pain that is limiting your lifestyle. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, being overweight or obese is one of the common chronic conditions that affect joint health. For those that are considering surgery, being overweight or obese is a risk factor that can delay your procedure.
Dr. LaReau to Teach Direct Anterior Hip Surgical Technique
October 12, 2017 In association with Smith and Nephew, Dr. LaReau has begun work as a surgical instructor, working to educate other orthopedic surgeons on the safe implementation Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty into their practice. Building upon his experience with nearly 1,000 anterior approach hips, Dr. LaReau hopes to follow the example of others who have given their time and energy to the important field of surgeon education.
