Business Details
We are proud to serve the West Bank and Greater New Orleans region through Westside Orthopaedic Clinic. Since 1961, our clinic has been a trusted provider of general orthopedic and spinal care. Dr. Ralph Katz, a boardcertified, fellowshiptrained orthopedic surgeon, has practiced here for 26 years. We specialize in minimally invasive spinal procedures, including microdiscectomy, lumbar fusion, kyphoplasty, and anterior cervical discectomyACDF. Our surgical techniques consistently achieve excellent outcomes while reducing recovery time. We treat each patient with individualized care, ensuring they feel heard and respected from the front desk to the operating room.
Our stafffriendly, knowledgeable, and compassionateprovides warm, live support instead of an automated system. We are committed to restoring patients quality of life, often allowing return to normal activities within four to six weeks. We uphold the highest professional standards, employing only advanced technology and evidencebased protocols. We believe that every patient deserves a personal, handson experience, which is why Dr. Katz sees each case himself. We continuously refine our methods to guarantee the best possible outcomes and client satisfaction.
Our stafffriendly, knowledgeable, and compassionateprovides warm, live support instead of an automated system. We are committed to restoring patients quality of life, often allowing return to normal activities within four to six weeks. We uphold the highest professional standards, employing only advanced technology and evidencebased protocols. We believe that every patient deserves a personal, handson experience, which is why Dr. Katz sees each case himself. We continuously refine our methods to guarantee the best possible outcomes and client satisfaction.
Highlights and features
- We have operated since 1961, ensuring deep community trust.
- Our boardcertified surgeon has 26 years of spinal expertise.
- We perform microdiscectomy in an outpatient setting within one hour.
- Our minimally invasive methods return patients to daily life quickly.
- We provide live, warm staff instead of automated systems.
Services
Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that removes herniated disc material compressing nerves. It targets patients with persistent low back pain unresponsive to medication, therapy, or injections. The outpatient surgery typically lasts about an hour, and most patients resume normal activities within four to six weeks.
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar fusion stabilizes the lower spine by joining two or more vertebrae using bone grafts and hardware. It is ideal for patients with chronic disc degeneration, spondylolisthesis, or spinal instability that has failed conservative treatments. Recovery usually takes 4 to 6 months, after which patients experience lasting pain relief and improved mobility.
Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty restores collapsed vertebral bodies by inflating a balloon and filling the cavity with bone cement. It treats osteoporotic compression fractures that cause sharp back pain and spinal deformity. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, with most patients walking shortly after and achieving significant pain reduction within days.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy-ACDF
Anterior cervical discectomyACDF removes damaged disc material and replaces the disc space with a bone graft or cage. It addresses neck pain, arm numbness, or weakness caused by herniated discs or cervical degeneration. Patients typically recover within 4 to 6 weeks, regaining strength and mobility for daily activities.
Spinal Injections
Spinal injections deliver targeted medication directly into the spine to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. They are used for patients who have failed physical therapy, medication, or other conservative measures. The minimally invasive procedure is quick, often completed in 15 to 20 minutes, with most patients reporting immediate pain relief.
Reviews (3)
Brit Greene
Dec 02, 2021
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I don't recommend for worker's compensation. The Doctor seemed to be more concerned with my claim status than ensuring that I healed.
Ned W.
Sep 13, 2012
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They have free wifi for customers! Not that I was actually a customer when I was using it, but if I ever needed orthopaedic care I would for sure come back here.
John L. H.
Jan 02, 2011
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The doctors at Westside Orthopedic are great. I have been to this clinic several times from high school through adulthood. There are doctors in this practice that specialize in all different types of orthopedic problems and are truly experts in their field. They have an x-ray in the office so you don't need to go to a lab off site if you need x-rays.
