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Big Easy Joint Replacement Program

Advanced Joint Replacement in New Orleans & Metairie

At Orthopaedic Associates of New Orleans, the Big Easy Joint Replacement Program brings together advanced surgical techniques, precision technology, and personalized recovery protocols to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients across the greater New Orleans metro area.

With locations in Uptown New Orleans and Metairie, the Big Easy program is designed for patients seeking expert joint replacement care close to home—without compromise.

Why patients choose the Big Easy Joint Replacement Program

Joint replacement surgery has evolved significantly in recent years. Today’s techniques allow for more precise surgery, less disruption to surrounding muscles, and a smoother recovery experience. The Big Easy Joint Replacement Program reflects this modern approach—focused on accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort.

Our program is built around several core principles:

Advanced, muscle-sparing surgical techniques
Whenever appropriate, our surgeons use approaches that avoid cutting major muscles around the joint. For hips, this includes the anterior approach. For knees, this includes muscle-sparing techniques such as the subvastus approach. These methods can result in less pain and a faster return to function.
We use advanced tools such as robotic assistance for total knee replacement and live fluoroscopy during anterior hip replacement. These technologies help ensure accurate implant positioning and consistent, reproducible results.

Effective pain control is essential to recovery. Our multimodal approach may include spinal anesthesia, targeted nerve blocks, periarticular joint injections, and cryotherapy. By combining these strategies, many patients experience better pain control and reduced reliance on opioid medications.

When clinically appropriate, these modern techniques allow many joint replacement patients to return home the same day with a structured recovery plan and close follow-up.

We use modern absorbable sutures and closure devices to minimize scarring and improve the appearance of the surgical incision whenever possible.

Experienced joint replacement surgeons

The Big Easy Joint Replacement Program is led by Drs. Kevin Watson, Lance Estrada, and Douglas Lurie—experienced orthopedic surgeons who specialize in joint replacement of the knee, hip, and shoulder.

Each surgeon brings extensive experience and a shared commitment to precision, safety, and patient-centered care.

Joint replacement care close to home

Our Uptown New Orleans and Metairie clinics serve patients throughout the greater New Orleans area—from the North Shore to the South Shore, the East Bank to the West Bank, and neighborhoods across the city. By offering advanced joint replacement locally, the Big Easy program allows patients to recover closer to home and their support systems.

Explore Big Easy joint replacement options

Each joint presents unique challenges and requires a tailored approach. Learn more about our procedure-specific programs:

Big Easy Knee Replacement
Big Easy Hip Replacement
Big Easy Shoulder Replacement

Ready to take the next step?

If joint pain is limiting your mobility or quality of life, the Big Easy Joint Replacement Program may be right for you.

Click here or call Orthopaedic Associates of New Orleans at 504-899-6391 to schedule a consultation or explore your joint replacement options with one of our specialists today.