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Bone & Joint Staff • May 31, 2023
Multiple Joint Replacements: Leslie Day’s Patient Story

Leslie Day can be described as many things - mother, hard worker, determined, active, animal lover - but complacent among her list of adjectives. Over the years, Leslie’s orthopedic troubles have come often, affecting everything from her shoulders to her knees, but never has she allowed those conditions to slow her down or keep her from the things she loved. As far as Leslie is concerned, life is for living, and she needed an orthopedic team on her side that agreed.


Baton Rouge Orthopedic Physician Referral


It was Leslie’s podiatrist who first referred her to The Bone and Joint Clinic about 15 years ago when her knees began to bother her. After a career spent climbing towers at Exxon, her joints had taken quite a toll, and her doctor felt she could benefit from the expertise of Dr. David Pope. At fifty-five years old, she underwent her first of many orthopedic procedures when Dr. Pope scoped her knee. Eventually, that knee had to be replaced, but her joint replacement surgeries were just beginning.


Shoulder and Hip Replacement Surgeries


Leslie’s active lifestyle and physically demanding career ultimately led to the replacement of both shoulders with Dr. Mathew Mazoch and both hips with Dr. Joseph Broyles. While it certainly wasn’t the path she had hoped her retirement years would take, she’s immensely grateful to have found the doctors who not only possess the skill to keep her moving but the compassion to ensure her treatments align with her lifestyle.


“These doctors really listen to you,” explains Leslie. “They don’t just tell you to quit doing stuff like swimming or working out. They work with you, so you can keep living your life.”


Moving More and Hurting Less


In the years, following her surgeries, Leslie’s life has settled into a nice routine that still focuses on all the things that make her happiest. While she can no longer run, she continues to walk and exercise, and she spends her days working at an animal shelter alongside her daughter. She hopes that her major orthopedic surgeries are behind her, but she continues to maintain her relationships at The Bone and Joint Clinic. Dr. Pope is currently treating her for a ligament in her other knee, and she has seen Dr. M. Tyson Garon for problems with her wrist and thumb.


In the end, Leslie’s goal is to keep moving and living her life to the fullest, and as long as she has the skilled physicians of The Bone and Joint Clinic by her side, she knows she can make that happen.


“I never would’ve been able to maintain my quality of life without these doctors,” says Leslie. “I am thoroughly happy. Without them, I would have been just sitting in a chair!”


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Bone & Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge Physician Practice Transition – Effective April 1, 2025

By Bone and Joint Clinic Staff • January 30, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA, January 30, 2025 – Effective April 1, 2025, four distinguished orthopedic surgeons from The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge will transition to Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic (BROC), continuing their commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic care. The physicians joining BROC are: 1. Joseph "Jeb" Broyles, MD – Specializes in joint replacement surgery, knee arthroscopy, and cartilage regeneration. 2. Arthur "Art" Hess, MD – Specializes in trauma, hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction, and total joint replacement surgery. 3. Mat hew "Matt" Mazoch, M D – Specializes in shoulder and knee surgery. 4. Alan Schroeder, MD – Specializes in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Beginning April 1, 2025, these physicians will operate under BROC's umbrella while continuing to see patients at The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge's current location, 7301 Hennessy Blvd. Eventually, the doctors plan to transition to BROC's campus on Bluebonnet Blvd. The estimated timeline for that move is Summer/Fall 2025. In addition, Dr. Patrick Hall will be transitioning to his own practice, Hall Podiatry, that will continue to provide quality podiatric care to patients. Dr. Hall will continue to practice at 7301 Hennessy Blvd. until May/June 2025. After that date, patients may see him at a new nearby location. Dr. Zachary Rohr and Christopher Belleau will also transition their practice to a new location effective March 31, 2025. We will update our patients once those details are finalized. Dr. Gerard Murtagh of The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge will be retiring effective March 2025. Dr. Murtagh has been a vital part of the clinic since 1988 and has significantly contributed to its success. We thank Dr. Murtagh for his many years of service to the patients of Bone & Joint Clinic. Patients are encouraged to continue scheduling appointments at The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge using the current process for the foreseeable future. To ensure a seamless transition, The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge will provide detailed information to patients in the coming weeks, including the secure transfer of medical records and continuity of care. The health and well-being of patients remain the top priority, and The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge, BROC, and Hall Podiatry are working together to make this transition as smooth as possible while maintaining uninterrupted care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, patients can contact The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge at 225-766-0050 or by visiting bjcbr.com . Patients can also reach BROC at 225-924-2424 or by visiting brortho.com .
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