How to Improve Bone Health Douglas J. Roger, MD January 7, 2021 Bones are living tissues that respond to their environment. They have nerves, blood vessels, and mar... Read More
Direct Superior Approach Pioneer Travels to Japan Douglas J. Roger, MD September 29, 2020 In August 2019, Dr Douglas Roger met with distinguished surgeons across Japan and shed light on his ... Read More
Vegetables are Great for your Bones Douglas J. Roger, MD July 30, 2020 They're one of the best sources of vitamin C, which stimulates the production of bone-forming c... Read More
5 Great Snacks to Buy @ Trader Joes Douglas J. Roger, MD July 29, 2020 5 Great Snacks to Buy @ Trader Joes Douglas Roger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Springs,... Read More
Water exercise for arthritis Douglas J. Roger, MD May 29, 2020 Some water exercise programs were created just for people with arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation ... Read More
Diet After Hip Replacement Surgery Douglas J. Roger, MD August 22, 2019 Once you return home, you should be back to your regular diet. Your doctor may make some recommenda... Read More
Summer is the Perfect Time to Color your Plate Douglas J. Roger, MD July 9, 2019 The beautiful summer season presents a welcome opportunity for eating a bouquet of colorful fruits a... Read More
Osteoporosis Awareness Douglas J. Roger, MD May 28, 2019 According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, there are approximately 8.9 million fracture... Read More
Is Arthritis a Preventable Medical Condition? Douglas J. Roger, MD May 23, 2019 Over 54 million adults in the United States who have arthritis or an arthritis-related condition. Th... Read More
Beta Carotene Douglas J. Roger, MD January 7, 2019 Beta carotene is another powerful antioxidant that helps destroy free radicals before they can cause... Read More
September is Fall Prevention month but lets be mindful about preventing falls year-round. Douglas J. Roger, MD September 23, 2017 ... Read More
Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis with Healthy Habits Douglas J. Roger, MD March 4, 2017 The statistics are staggering. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear on the knee that gradually tears down t... Read More
Bilateral Hip Replacement #1 [The Direct Superior Approach] Douglas J. Roger, MD January 23, 2017 What You Should Know About Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery and The Direct Superior Approach ... Read More
A New World Awaits: Knee Surgery Douglas J. Roger, MD April 30, 2016 Dancing with Dr. Roger: Knee Surgery. It’s funny how you make adjustments when you live with a hea... Read More
Preventing Hip Fractures and Falls with Dr. Roger Douglas J. Roger, MD February 1, 2016 Q: Dr. Roger, thank you for helping me get back on my feet after my broken hip last year. I am back ... Read More
Your Knee Replacement Douglas J. Roger, MD September 3, 2015 YOUR KNEE REPLACEMENT – WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULTS If you find yourself wit... Read More
Toronto Businessman Trevor Temple Walks Out of Hospital After Direct Superior Approach Hip Replacement Surgery Douglas J. Roger, MD August 26, 2015 (PALM DESERT) – Earlier this year, 64-year-old Canadian business executive Trevor Temple was facin... Read More
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery (subvastus approach) Douglas J. Roger, MD February 14, 2015 Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery Painful, stiff knees are one of the most common – and the most deb... Read More
Douglas Roger, M.D. – Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement Expert Douglas J. Roger, MD January 15, 2015 Hundreds of thousands of hip and knee replacements are performed in this country every year. The num... Read More
“I had no pain.” Douglas J. Roger, MD September 7, 2014 ‘I HAD NO PAIN’: THRILLED PATIENT SUSAN JO PAQUIN ENJOYS NEXT-DAY DISBELIEF AFTER DR. ROGER’S ... Read More
The Hippest Hip Douglas J. Roger, MD July 28, 2014 ‘THE HIPPEST HIP’: DOUGLAS J. ROGER, M.D. DELIVERS SIZZLING MIZELL SENIOR SYMPOSIUM (PAL... Read More
LA SURGEON JASON SNIBBE GOES UNDER THE LIGHTS WITH DR. DOUGLAS J. ROGER TO WITNESS GROUNDBREAKING DIRECT SUPERIOR APPROACH Douglas J. Roger, MD July 20, 2014 (PALM SPRINGS) — Dr. Douglas J. Roger of Desert Regional Medical Center hosted prominent Bever... Read More
Who Should Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Douglas J. Roger, MD June 1, 2014 People with hip joint damage that causes pain and interferes with daily activities despite treatment... Read More
New York Conference Demonstration Douglas J. Roger, MD May 20, 2014 START SPREADIN’ THE NEWS: DOUGLAS J. ROGER MD DEMONSTRATES TECHNIQUE AT NEW YORK CONFERENCE (N... Read More
Doug Roger Leads Medical Team of Pro Football’s SoCal Coyotes Douglas J. Roger, MD May 9, 2014 (PALM SPRINGS) — Renowned joint-replacement surgeon Douglas J. Roger, M.D., whose pioneering h... Read More
RAISING ARIZONA: Sun City’s Dr. Martin Benoit Douglas J. Roger, MD April 28, 2014 (PALM SPRINGS) – Dr. Martin Benoit was a recent visitor to the operating room of Dr. Douglas J. Ro... Read More