Medical Articles & News
Orthotics is a branch of medical science that deals with the manufacturing and application of a device – commonly known as an orthotic – to correct the alignment of the neuromuscular and skeletal system. Orthotics design relies on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and engineering. Available for both upper and lower limbs, orthotics have multiple […]
A chronic condition in which the body is unable to maintain normal blood sugar levels, diabetes can gradually eat away at parts of the body if not well controlled. Diabetes is grouped into two types: juvenile diabetes where there is no insulin production due to destruction of the cells of the pancreas, and maturity onset […]
The hip joint is the largest, most important and complex joint of the body. It is part of the lower pelvic girdle and bears all the weight of the upper half of the body while allowing for locomotion of the body by synchronizing the walking movement of the lower extremities. Classified as a ball and […]
Pediatric orthopedics is a specialty that focuses on musculoskeletal (muscles, bone and joint) conditions found in children – the most common of which are categorized as:
Among the many forms of ankle injuries, ankle dislocation is a common condition in which the ankle bone (also called the talus bone) is displaced from its normal position by a severe injury or force, and is often associated with a bone fracture. Ligaments in the ankle connect the lower limb bones – the tibia […]
Our mission at Warner Orthopedics and Wellness is to improve our community’s well-being and functional abilities with evidence-based treatments and at the same time reduce pain in the community and promote healthy lifestyles. We achieve our mission with a very detailed and thorough assessment of each individual that leads to a personalized treatment plan that […]
At Warner Orthopedics and Wellness in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we feel very strongly about the power of yoga and its ability to increase our patients quality of life. Yoga is a form of exercise developed some 5000 years ago in India. Yoga is a way to connect to nature and to God, much like prayer. […]
The Musculoskeletal time line of pain and problems during pregnancy: Dr. Meredith Warner, Baton Rouge Orthopedic Surgeon, has spent a lot of time researching pain and its effects on men and women. This post is for women that are currently pregnant, dealing with pain and looking for treatment options that will not harm the baby. […]
The Tenuous Connection Between Bunions and High Heels. Typically, when a female patient goes to the doctor to discuss her bunions, the doctor puts the blame squarely on the female patient. In other words, the doctor states that the bunions are entirely the fault of the patient, because she wore, or wears, high heel shoes. […]
5 Tips for Soothing Bunion Pain: What to do about that large, painful bump beside and under your big toe joint? You may have noticed a bony growth, perhaps painful or reddened, growing in size by your big toe. You might have had trouble fitting your foot into those sassy pumps you used to love […]
