How hip and knee implants improve the quality of life with Dr. James T. Caillouette

How hip and knee implants improve the quality of life

with Dr. James T. Caillouette

Dr. James T. Caillouette, a board certified orthopedic surgeon with Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California, specializing in joint replacement and adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee joins the show.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. James T. Caillouette discuss the following:

• How do hip implants improve quality of life?
• What are indicators that a hip implant is necessary?
• Generally, how long is the recovery period?
• How does weight loss and exercise impact the joints?
• How does weight loss and exercise improve mobility?

James T. Caillouette, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California, specializing in joint replacement and adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee.

Dr. Caillouette earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the immediate past President of the California Orthopaedic Association, a member of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, and a member of the International Society of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Caillouette reviews articles for The Journal of Arthroplasty and Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research. He has developed multiple orthopedic devices and instruments over the past 22 years and consults worldwide for DePuy/Johnson and Johnson. Dr. Caillouette participates in surgeon education at an international level. He has authored numerous publications in orthopedic literature. He is currently focused on healthcare economics and reform, along with the design of next generation hip and knee implants.

Links: www.orthopedichospital.com