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Life is defined in many ways, but one of them is motion. As an orthopedic surgeon, my goal is to restore the use of your body, and pain free motion to your life. Often this can be achieved through a combination of non-surgical means such as physical therapy, short-term use of medication, a change in activity or other modalities. There are situations where these treatments will be unsuccessful and then we turn to surgical intervention. When surgery is the treatment of choice, the body and its biology should be respected. I believe that minimally invasive techniques and implant systems should be employed whenever possible. This aids in short term healing and the body's long-term biologic response. Additionally, I believe that we need to use all available means to minimize pain and maximize outcome. This includes state of the art anesthetic techniques, preoperative visualization and relaxation, adjunct pain management such as acupuncture, and a healthy dietary regimen. By viewing your surgery holistically, I hope to speed your recovery and return you to the enjoyment of a pain free, active life.
-Dr. James T. Caillouette |
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