Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana

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Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana

Our specialty-trained doctors are dedicated experts in delivering exceptional orthopaedic care. Call today at (318) 362-4411.

At North Louisiana Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, our specialty-trained doctors are committed to helping you renew your life by providing compassionate, specialized treatments for bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions. Listed below are the areas we specialize in:

-Ankle
-Back
-Elbow
-Foot
-Hand
-Hip
-Joint Replacement & Revision
-Knee
-Neck
-Orthopaedic Trauma
-Pediatric Orthopae

dics
-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
-Shoulder
-Spine
-Sports Medicine
-Wrist

Additional services we offer include:

-Ambulatory Surgery Center
-Bone Density/Bone Health
-Digital X-Ray
-Durable Medical Equipment
-EMG & Nerve Conduction
-MRI
-Occupational Therapy
-Orthopaedic After Hours Clinic
-Physical Therapy

08/07/2026

A minor soft tissue injury managed with physical therapy has a very different timeline than a joint replacement or spinal procedure. Even two patients with the same diagnosis may recover at different rates depending on their age, activity level, overall health, and how consistently they engage with their rehabilitation program.

What you can count on at Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana is that your care team will give you a clear picture of what to expect from the beginning and stay engaged with your progress throughout the process, ensuring your plan continues to support your goals.

$Bone health tends to get attention after a fracture, but it's worth thinking about long before that point. Bone density ...$

08/06/2026

Bone health tends to get attention after a fracture, but it's worth thinking about long before that point. Bone density peaks in early adulthood and gradually decreases over time, a process influenced by activity level, nutrition, hormonal changes, and other health factors.

When bone density decreases significantly, the risk of fracture increases, particularly in the hip, spine, and wrist. Our team at Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana can help identify concerns related to bone health and guide appropriate next steps, whether that involves lifestyle recommendations, monitoring, or medical management in coordination with a patient's broader care team.

08/05/2026

Back to school means back to backpacks, and for many students, those bags are heavier than they should be. Carrying excessive weight, especially on one shoulder or low on the back, places added stress on the developing spine, shoulders, and surrounding muscles. Check out the graphic above for some backpack comfort and safety tips!

If your child has been experiencing back or shoulder discomfort related to school or activity, our team at Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana is here to help.

08/04/2026

The elbow is a remarkably stable joint, but that stability comes with complexity. It relies on a coordinated system of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles to support the full range of arm movement, from bending and straightening to rotating the forearm.

Elbow concerns vary widely, from acute injuries like fractures and dislocations to gradual conditions like lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, and olecranon bursitis. Because the elbow is involved in so many upper extremity tasks, even mild dysfunction can meaningfully affect daily function and activity.

If elbow discomfort, stiffness, or weakness has been affecting your movement, our team at Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana is here to help.

08/03/2026

Happy National Wellness Month! Overall health is about more than diet and cardiovascular fitness. How well your joints move, how your muscles support your frame, and how your spine functions throughout the day all play a central role in your ability to live actively and independently.

At Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana, we're here to support your movement and mobility at every stage of life!

07/31/2026

Joint sounds typically occur when tendons shift slightly over a joint or when small gas bubbles release within the joint fluid. Neither process causes arthritis.

What is worth paying attention to is joint sounds that come with pain, swelling, stiffness, or changes in range of motion. Those combinations may indicate something that warrants a closer look.

07/30/2026

Fall is closer than it feels. Student athletes are heading back to practice, routines are shifting, and activity levels are about to change for a lot of families across Northeast Louisiana.

If a musculoskeletal concern has been on your radar this summer — something you've been managing around or meaning to have looked at — now is a good time to schedule an evaluation before the pace picks back up.

Our team at Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana is here to help you head into fall feeling strong.

07/29/2026

Ankle sprains are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries, and one of the most frequently undertreated. Because many sprains allow some degree of weight-bearing, it's easy to assume they'll resolve on their own. In some cases, they do, but more significant ligament injuries that don't receive appropriate care can lead to chronic instability and a higher likelihood of re-injury.

If an ankle sprain isn't improving as expected, or if instability has been an ongoing issue, an orthopaedic evaluation from OSCLA can help clarify what's happening and what level of care is appropriate.

07/28/2026

Whether it's a long road trip, a cross-country flight, or a full day at a desk, extended sitting places more stress on the lumbar spine than most people realize. The discs absorb increased pressure, the surrounding muscles fatigue, and over time, those cumulative effects can contribute to stiffness, discomfort, and longer-term concerns.

Building in regular movement breaks, even brief ones, helps redistribute load and keep spinal structures more comfortable. If prolonged sitting has been contributing to back or neck concerns, Contact Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana.

07/27/2026

After an initial evaluation, your orthopaedic care team works to develop a treatment plan that reflects your diagnosis and what you want to be able to do, not just a standard protocol for your condition.

That process involves input from your physician, therapists, and other members of your care team, and it's adjusted over time based on how you're responding. At Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic of Louisiana, coordinated, individualized care is the foundation of everything we do.

Address

1501 Louisville Avenue
Monroe, LA
71201

Telephone

+13183238451

Website

http://www.northlaortho.com/

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