I Have Chronic Back Pain. Do I Have Arthritis?
If you’re of a certain age, and your back starts—and keeps on—hurting, you may wonder if it could be arthritis. Understanding the underlying cause of your back pain is one step in learning to manage it.
At Dr. Louis Keppler & Associates, a team of orthopedic specialists led by Dr. Keppler helps patients of all ages and activity levels make their way through life without limits or pain through advanced and innovative orthopedic treatments. Located in Independence, Ohio, the practice prides itself on treating each patient individually, which means the staff takes the time to understand the problem in order to come up with a treatment plan that meets the patient’s unique goals.
The team at Dr. Louis Keppler & Associates offers comprehensive orthopedic care from head to toe. From regenerative medicine to specialized surgeries, including joint replacements and spinal surgery, the team helps restore function and pain-free movement to their patients. Leading the team is Dr. Keppler, who is board-certified in orthopedic surgery, and he specializes in spinal surgery, including scoliosis repair.
The orthopedic specialists at Dr. Louis Keppler & Associates partner with neurosurgeons and nonsurgical personnel to take care of complex problems of all kinds. From sports medicine for the highly active group to degenerative changes in older patients, the goal at the practice is to give every patient the chance to lead a happy and active life, at every level and at every stage of life.
If you’d like quality comprehensive orthopedic care, call Dr. Louis Keppler & Associates or use the online scheduling tool on this website to get started.
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Dr. Keppler talks about Knee Replacement Surgery
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These insurances are accepted at Dr. Louis Keppler & Associates. If you do not see your insurance provider or if you have any questions about payment, please contact our office.
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"Dr.Keppler is the best surgeon. He evaluated my knee replacement and had to do a revision when the previous two surgeries from another surgeon failed. It is perfect now"
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"Dr. Keppler did my open repair rotator cuff surgery in March 2017. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an orthopedic surgeon."
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"Dr. Keppler performed an anterior spinal fusion at L5-S1 in February of 2015 and I feel so much better now. Dr. Keppler has a wonderful and patient staff."
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"Dr. Keppler gave me my life back at age 56 with a total right hip replacement. He was very detailed and skilled, and I highly recommend him and his staff."
