Dr. Joshua John-Ram Schacter argues orthopedic care should focus on joint health before surgery becomes necessary. He says patients reject steroids, addictive drugs, and surgery because of recovery time and lifestyle impact, so providers need non-traditional options to reduce pain and improve how long people stay healthy and active.
Who has time to recover from a shoulder replacement. So why holistic orthopedics? Patients are exhausted, they're overweight, they're in pain. Many people don't want limiting steroids or addictive medications or surgery. Surgery and prolonged recovery is not an option for an active lifestyle in modern America. I mean, it's just who has time to recover from a shoulder replacement or a hip replacement? I mean, we do it, obviously, but who wants to? Especially younger patients. Insurance companies don't work with us to find a solution, and options exist outside of our traditional system that we as providers can access and can use to help offer our patients options that can both improve their health span and improve their overall vitality while treating their joint pain.
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