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Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge

Imaging Services Baton Rouge

Onsite X-Ray Services

One of the greatest benefits we provide to our patients is the ability to have complete diagnostic services offered conveniently in our office.


The Bone & Joint Clinic operates its own, onsite x-ray facility, staffed by four full-time Registered Radiology Technologists. This provides our patients with the benefit of scheduling a single appointment for evaluation of skeletal disorders.

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In-House MRI Services

The Bone & Joint Clinic operates and staffs its own on-site, extremity (arms, legs, hands and feet) Magnetic Resonance Imaging-MRI facility. MRI studies provide additional diagnostic information not available on x-rays, particularly for soft tissue, such as cartilage.


The Clinic’s Toshiba 1.5 Magnet Full-Body MRI unit is one of the most advanced available. This on-site benefit makes it possible for our physicians to evaluate patient conditions then schedule an in-house MRI as quickly as the same or next day.


Bone & Joint Clinic is an Accredited MRI Facility.

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Bone Density Testing Facility

The Bone & Joint Clinic operates and staffs its own on-site Bone Densitometer. This machine measures bone density to determine the presence of osteoporosis and other bone diseases. This test is painless, safe and requires about 15 minutes to complete.


With the aid of bone density studies, our physicians are able to diagnose debilitating conditions in their early stages. Early detection is an important element in the treatment of these diseases, particularly in women who have the highest risk for bone diseases like osteoporosis.


Osteoporosis is the condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, leaving the bones more susceptible to fracture. It is a progressive disease, and because its onset is gradual, there are little or no symptoms in the early phases. However, as bones become brittle due to a decrease in mass, they can collapse and break. Serious fractures such as hip fractures can lead to immobility in elderly patients.


Although everyone is at risk, osteoporosis occurs mainly in women. It is estimated that 80% of those who suffer from the disease are women. There are several risk factors associated with the disease, including heredity, insufficient calcium intake, lack of exercise, thin body build, early menopause, cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and the use of corticosteroids.


Early detection and prevention are the most successful treatment protocols. Through the use of bone density studies, physicians are able to diagnose osteoporosis in its early phases, and assess decreases in bone mass. Treatment includes increasing calcium and vitamin D intake and an increase in weight bearing exercise. There are also new drugs that have been helpful in maintaining bone mass. Your physician can prescribe the appropriate treatment protocol based on your individual needs.


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Meet LOUISIANA's Best Orthopedic Doctors

Meet our team of 17 orthopedic specialists. Select a physician to learn more about their area of expertise.

CHRISTOPHER L. BELLEAU, M.D.

Post Operational Rehabilitation

Interventional Spine Procedures

JOSEPH E. BROYLES, M.D.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Hip and Knee Arthroscopy

Cartilage Regeneration

MICHAEL A. FRIERSON, M.D.

Pediatric Orthopaedics

Scoliosis Surgery

M. TYSON GARON, M.D.

Orthopedic Hand

Upper Extremity

Microvascular Surgery

PATRICK B. HALL, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Specialist

Podiatric Surgery

O. CHRISTIAN HALL, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Specialist

Podiatric Surgery

C. CHAMBLISS HARROD, M.D.

Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery

Neurosurgical Spinal Surgery

General Orthopedics

ARTHUR E. HESS, M.D.

General Orthopedics

Orthopedic Trauma

Total Joint Replacement

MATHEW J. MAZOCH, M.D.

General Orthopedics

Sports Medicine

Shoulder Surgery

KEVIN P. MCCARTHY , M.D.

Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

GERARD L. MURTAGH, M.D.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Computer-Assisted Joint Replacement

Sports Medicine

JULIE NEUMANN, M.D.

Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy

Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Conditions & Injuries

Foot & Ankle Specialist

MATTHEW A. NEUMANN, M.D.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Joint Injections
Radiofrequency Ablation
Nerve Blocks
DAVID M. POPE, M.D.

Sports Medicine

Computer-Assisted Joint Replacement

General Orthopedics

ZACHARY ROHR, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Specialist

Podiatric Surgery

ALAN C. SCHROEDER, M.D.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

CHARLES A. CEFALU

Orthopedic Hand

Upper Extremity

Microvascular Surgery

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