What are some ways to prevent falls and injury?
Falls can have very serious consequences as we age. Staying independent as you age is a top priority...
The Benefits of Music Therapy
The great thing about music is that it is not only for relaxation. It is something that can also be ...
Boost Your Immune System with Food and Supplements
If this year has taught us anything, it’s that viruses and sickness can spread rapidly and that di...
Fun and Free Brain Games that Improve Memory and Mental Health
Memory games for adults can be not only interesting and entertaining, but can also improve memory, d...
Benefits of Cycling
It can help you boost mental health Heading out to your nearby park on a bicycle will not just get y...
How to Avoid Common Work from Home Injuries
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced many to work from home, it is clear that “work from anywhere” is...
How Diabetes Affects Your Bones
Diabetes is on the rise, with more than 24 million Americans being affected by the disease. What’s...
Foods That Fight Inflammation
Inflammation can be both good and bad. It’s your immune system’s normal reaction to irritation, ...
Common Misconceptions About Aging
Being a senior comes with some limitations that make day-to-day life more complicated and less enjoy...
How to Reduce the Risk of Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. There are about 100 different ...
Am I a Candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery?
Do you find it hard to perform simple tasks around the house, such as walking up stairs or picking u...
Best Drinks to Ease Arthritis Pain
Remember the saying “You are what you eat”? Well, turns out you are what you drink, too! When we...
Bone Fractures Do’s and Don’ts
Bones are strong and designed to withstand forces. However, they do have their limits, and they can ...
Foods You Should Avoid with Arthritis
Pain, swelling, warmth, and tenderness in the joints – these are the characteristics of inflammato...
Losing Weight Is the Key to Losing Joint Pain
Excess weight can contribute to hip pain, so weight loss is a smart way to ease the stress on your j...
How to Improve Your Circulation?
Why You Need Good Blood Flow It’s hard to believe, but your body holds about 60,000 miles of blood...
7 Effective Ways to Increase Your Vitamin D Levels
Vitamin D – also referred to as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies make it when we’re expos...
Is It Safe for me to Exercise when Injury causes Knee Pain?
Are you worried that working out could cause more knee damage or pain? As long as your doctor says ...
What’s Causing My Knee Pain?
Being active is one of the best things you can do for your joints and the rest of your body. But inj...
How to Improve Bone Health
Bones are living tissues that respond to their environment. They have nerves, blood vessels, and mar...
Direct Superior Approach Pioneer Travels to Japan
In August 2019, Dr Douglas Roger met with distinguished surgeons across Japan and shed light on his ...
Vegetables are Great for your Bones
They're one of the best sources of vitamin C, which stimulates the production of bone-forming c...
5 Great Snacks to Buy @ Trader Joes
5 Great Snacks to Buy @ Trader Joes Douglas Roger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Springs,...
Water exercise for arthritis
Some water exercise programs were created just for people with arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation ...
Diet After Hip Replacement Surgery
Once you return home, you should be back to your regular diet. Your doctor may make some recommenda...
Summer is the Perfect Time to Color your Plate
The beautiful summer season presents a welcome opportunity for eating a bouquet of colorful fruits a...
Osteoporosis Awareness
According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, there are approximately 8.9 million fracture...
Is Arthritis a Preventable Medical Condition?
Over 54 million adults in the United States who have arthritis or an arthritis-related condition. Th...
Beta Carotene
Beta carotene is another powerful antioxidant that helps destroy free radicals before they can cause...
Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis with Healthy Habits
The statistics are staggering. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear on the knee that gradually tears down t...
Bilateral Hip Replacement #1 [The Direct Superior Approach]
What You Should Know About Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery and The Direct Superior Approach The ...
A New World Awaits: Knee Surgery
Dancing with Dr. Roger: Knee Surgery. It’s funny how you make adjustments when you live with a hea...
Preventing Hip Fractures and Falls with Dr. Roger
Q: Dr. Roger, thank you for helping me get back on my feet after my broken hip last year. I am back ...
Your Knee Replacement
YOUR KNEE REPLACEMENT – WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULTS If you find yourself wit...
Toronto Businessman Trevor Temple Walks Out of Hospital After Direct Superior Approach Hip Replacement Surgery
(PALM DESERT) – Earlier this year, 64-year-old Canadian business executive Trevor Temple was facin...
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery (subvastus approach)
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery Painful, stiff knees are one of the most common – and the most deb...
Douglas Roger, M.D. – Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement Expert
Hundreds of thousands of hip and knee replacements are performed in this country every year. The num...
“I had no pain.”
‘I HAD NO PAIN’: THRILLED PATIENT SUSAN JO PAQUIN ENJOYS NEXT-DAY DISBELIEF AFTER DR. ROGER’S ...
The Hippest Hip
‘THE HIPPEST HIP’: DOUGLAS J. ROGER, M.D. DELIVERS SIZZLING MIZELL SENIOR SYMPOSIUM (PAL...
LA SURGEON JASON SNIBBE GOES UNDER THE LIGHTS WITH DR. DOUGLAS J. ROGER TO WITNESS GROUNDBREAKING DIRECT SUPERIOR APPROACH
(PALM SPRINGS) — Dr. Douglas J. Roger of Desert Regional Medical Center hosted prominent Bever...
Who Should Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
People with hip joint damage that causes pain and interferes with daily activities despite treatment...
New York Conference Demonstration
START SPREADIN’ THE NEWS: DOUGLAS J. ROGER MD DEMONSTRATES TECHNIQUE AT NEW YORK CONFERENCE (N...
Doug Roger Leads Medical Team of Pro Football’s SoCal Coyotes
(PALM SPRINGS) — Renowned joint-replacement surgeon Douglas J. Roger, M.D., whose pioneering h...
RAISING ARIZONA: Sun City’s Dr. Martin Benoit
(PALM SPRINGS) – Dr. Martin Benoit was a recent visitor to the operating room of Dr. Douglas J. Ro...