Dr. Ralph P Katz MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
4500 10th St Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. Ralph Katz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Marrero, LA. Dr. Katz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Katz tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1990
Tulane University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- One-stage revision surgery of the infected hip. A minimum 10-year followup study.
- [Clinical, genealogical and histological study of familial Recklinghausen's disease].
- Results of cemented femoral revision total hip arthroplasty using improved cementing techniques.
- Long-term results of revision total hip arthroplasty with improved cementing technique.
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Ralph P Katz MD's Practice location
Marrero, LA 70072Get Direction
Dr. Ralph P Katz MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Katz
Recommended Articles
- What are Leg Ulcers?
What are leg ulcers?Leg ulcers are unhealed wounds or open wounds that occur on the legs. They tend to recur if not treated properly. They can occur in everyone at any age, but are more common among females. What are the causes of leg ulcers?The most common reason for the occurrence of leg ulcers...
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Misconceptions: Debunked
What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, wherein the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints leading to stiffness, pain, and inflammation. Gradually, RA can lead to physical deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis is known to affect around 2 million Americans....
- How is Bursitis Diagnosed?
What are the signs and symptoms of bursitis?Bursitis symptoms are there because of the amount of inflammation in the bursa, as well as the exact area of the bursa involved. The swelling causes pain and tenderness in the bursa. When the bursa is so swollen, then it can cause stiffness along with...
- Recovery from Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel surgery is usually done to cut the transverse carpal ligament. This ligament is one of the most important parts of the hand. It holds the bones and muscles of your hand together, which means that once it is severed, then your hand loses a very important part, and regaining its previous...
- What Are the Risks of Laminectomy?
Your doctor will first attempt to give you other alternative treatments before recommending surgery. If your back pain still persists after treatment, your doctor may suggest for surgery as one of the solutions. Laminectomy is the most probable surgical procedure that you will have to undergo.Facts...
- What Is Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery?
Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is a term used to describe several procedures and modifications of conventional knee replacement aimed to reduce tissue trauma. Unlike other procedures that involve a deep cut on your knee to expose the joint, the procedure's main goal is to reduce or...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Andrew G. King MD200 HENRY CLAY AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70118
- Victor P. Chisesi1506 Conery Street New Orleans Louisiana 70115
- Dr. Husam Nawas M.D.1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
- Dr. J. Coller Ochsner MD308 Green Acres Rd Metairie LA 70003
- Dr. Fernando Leon Sanchez M.D.202 Janet Yulman Way New Orleans LA 70118
- Dr. Charles R Billings M.D.1415 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA 70112