Dr. Cali Estes
Dr. Cali Estes
EP045: Dr. Scott Sigman - Stay Opioid Naive
EP045: Dr. Scott Sigman - Stay Opioid Naive
EP045: Dr. Scott Sigman - Stay Opioid Naive
Friday 29th October 2021
Dr. Scott Sigman joins 'Unpause Your Life' to discuss opioid sparing surgery and the importance of alternative pain management options.
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Dr. Cali Estes
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Get the buttons here!Stay Opioid Naive: Dr. Scott Sigman's Mission for Pain Management Without Addiction
Never take an opioid so you won't find out if you're one of the 20% who will likely become addicted.
Imagine a world where managing pain doesn't mean risking addiction. That's the vision of Dr. Scott Sigman, a trailblazing orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knees, and shoulders. In this episode of 'Unpause Your Life', Dr. Cali Estes and Master Coach Jenny Fontana sit down with Dr. Sigman to discuss his groundbreaking work in opioid sparing surgery. With a focus on patient education and alternative pain management, Dr.
Sigman shares his journey from being an early advocate of this approach to becoming a leading educator in the field. He highlights the stark reality of the opioid epidemic, particularly in the United States, and stresses the importance of transitioning to safer pain management options. The conversation also touches on the role of personalized pain scales and recent Medicare and Medicaid policies that cover opioid alternatives. Dr.
Sigman's passion for his work shines through as he reflects on the profound impact it has had on his patients' lives. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in understanding more about pain management without the risks of addiction.