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and functional issues, the health status of the patient, as well as the nutritional and possible emotional influences surrounding pain conditions.
The Last But Best
Option
Due to his personal experience with bouts of extreme pain as a young man, Dr. Inouye knows firsthand how his patients feel when they come in with complaints about pain and seeking a solution. Dr. In- ouye often has become a last resort for many first-time patients – some have gone to such lengths to seek relief that they come
to him from out of state. After this first visit, Dr. Inouye often transforms from the last resort to the go-to physician.
One testimonial that can be found on his website is from a young dancer from Texas who had been struggling with an ankle in- jury for months, which was caused by over- stretched ligaments causing a “wobbling,” sensation. The injury brought on other detrimental side-effects, including the overcompensation of other ligaments, ten- dons and muscles. After months of physical therapy and essentially, “doing everything right,” she was told that surgery was her
only option. Following a recommendation from Inouye’s son – who is a professional dancer and choreographer – the dancer sought out Dr. Inouye for help. He recom- mended prolotherapy and PRP (platelet- rich plasma). After only four weeks, the dancer attended a follow-up appointment with her orthopedic physician. He had previously rated her ankle a two on a scale of zero-three (three being the worst). At this appointment, she was given a zero- one rating.
“I am 100 percent certain we would be making plans for surgery today if not for
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