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CFO TEAMS UP WITH MCNEESE ATHLETICS CFO IS GROWING
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At a time when the future of healthcare from a national perspective is looking bleak, Center for Orthopaedics is experiencing remarkable growth—a growth the doctors attribute to their unwavering focus on providing patient-centered, not doctorcentered, care. “We are here to serve the patients, not the other way around,” says Dr. John Noble. “That is why we are independent and not employed by a hospital, which has become a trend in the industry and something many doctors feel they have to do in order to survive. We made a decision several years ago that we were going to remain an independent group, which allows us to practice medicine the way we feel is best for our patients. We really feel that is has been a significant factor in our success.” Another important factor is the group’s strong and deep local roots. “All of our doctors are from Louisiana,” says Dr. Geoffrey Collins. “We all went off to get the training we needed to be able to come home and practice medicine here, together. SPORTS MEDICINE This is not a temporary stopping point in our career. This is the place we call home, Teaming up with a division of Imperial Calcasieu Medical Group a division of Imperial Calcasieu Medical Group where we are raising our families. We are committed not just to our group, but to McNeese State the community we serve.” Although Center for Orthopaedics was formed in 1994, the opening of their new office in 2009 signified a new beginning for the group that provided the foundation for their current level of growth and expansion. “Everything in our new office was digitally designed with patient convenience in mind,” says Dr. Craig Morton. “From check-in to the large flat screens we use for education in our exam rooms, we built in the services and features we knew would most benefit our patients.” a division of a division of TheIMPERIAL CFO office is still considered “new,” but the group is already expanding, CALCASIEU MEDICAL GROUP Imperial Calcasieu Medical Group adding much-needed space to accommodate the new doctors who have joined the staff and the patients they treat. Since the new office opened, the group’s medical In Motion Magazine staff has grown from just four physicians to 11 doctors. Another doctor will be Publication of Center for Orthopaedics joining the group in July. The expansion project will add 5600 square feet of new exam rooms and will also involve the renovation of an existing 900 square feet to CONTACT US create a C-Arm suite for musculoskeletal injections. Center for Orthopaedics In addition to the Lake Charles office expansion, Center for Orthopaedics 1747 Imperial Blvd. a division of Lake Charles, LA 70605 also has a very busy office in Sulphur and a new location in DeRidder. Numerous Imperial Calcasieu Medical Group (337) 721-7236 services have also been added to enhance patient care and convenience, such as Sports Medicine, Fracture Express, Bone Health Central, comprehensive imaging, or email us at: monthly educational seminars, Saturday morning appointments, and an online info@centerforortho.com patient portal, just to name a few. The group has established a nationally prominent research department and were awarded the 2011 Technology Innovator Award by the About CFO Chamber of Southwest Louisiana. Center for Orthopaedics is the region’s “We’re very proud of the level of excellence we have established for largest, independent musculoskeletal musculoskeletal care in our region and we’re ready to raise the bar even higher in group, with 11 doctors and three locations in Southwest Louisiana. 2012,” says Dr. Tyson Green.
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INSIDE CFO 3 We’re Growing Strong CFO’s growing practice
CFO Unveils Plans For New Development
Medical, retail and residential space merger
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NEWS BRIEFS 11 CFO Opens DeRidder Office
CFO Now Offering Saturday Appointments
Dr. Tyson Green Named Clinical Coordinator for Special Olympics
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CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS UNVEILS PLANS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT Will Merge Medical, Retail and Residential Space Plans were recently announced for Imperial Pointe, a $200 million development on Imperial Blvd., just off of Nelson Road in south Lake Charles. The development will encompass approximately 75 acres and will feature medical and wellness facilities, retail establishments, restaurants and office in one aesthetically pleasing community. This unique project will incorporate the existing medical facilities on Imperial Blvd.: Center for Orthopaedics, Rehab One, Imperial Calcasieu Imaging and Imperial Calcasieu Surgical Center. Plans for new construction include a surgical specialty hospital, rehab hospital, health and wellness center, multi-level parking garage, medical office building, retail shops, residential areas, restaurants, professional office complex, assisted and independent living, recreational areas and more – all in one convenient and well-designed location. Planning for the project began in late 2010, and was granted approval by the Lake Charles City Council in July, 2011. The physicians of Center for Orthopaedics were the driving force behind making this project a reality, with the goal being not just to create facilities for treating illness, but to also develop easily accessible programs to keep people healthy.
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MEET OUR DOCTORS One-on-one with the doctors of CFO
Dr. Craig Morton, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
Dr. John Noble Jr., Orthopaedic Surgeon John Noble has traveled and trained all over the country, but he wouldn’t want to live or work anywhere other than Southwest Louisiana. The Lake Charles native earned his undergraduate degree at McNeese and his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans. He said the strong family roots, sense of community and climate of his hometown can’t be overshadowed by any big-city rivals. That’s why he and his wife Cinda have settled here with their two children. He strives to treat his patients as his neighbors, using the most sophisticated equipment that the industry has to offer. “The best doctors master the fundamentals of medicine. Modern medicine emphasizes technology. You need both,” said Dr. Noble, who led the effort to make CFO the most digitally advanced clinic in the region. In addition to managing his practice, Dr. Noble, who was compelled to study medicine after watching his own mother suffer from illness, also serves as Head Team Physician for McNeese State University’s Athletic Department and as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics for LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Noble is active in the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association and is the current Second Vice President. He is a Board Member of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network which is responsible for the development of a statewide trauma system. Dr. Noble is also actively involved in orthopaedic research Dr. Noble on a hunting excursion in Argentina. projects, including studies relating to new technology for cartilage growth, knee replacement, hip resurfacing and surgical technology. He is a frequent guest instructor and speaker at conferences across the country. He said practicing medicine today is more challenging than ever due to government regulation and the uncertainty of the future of medicine, but he is motivated by “the desire to help make Southwest Louisiana the best place to live and the desire to develop the best health and wellness services this area has to offer.” He is also inspired by his patients, he said. “There is so much gratification to seeing a patient improve after our intervention that it makes all the challenges worth it,” Dr. Noble said. “That’s the reason we do what we do.”
Dr. Geoffrey Collins, Orthopaedic Surgeon In high school, Geoffrey Collins was involved in basketball and track and was captain of the football team. He was always attracted to orthopaedics secondary to his involvement in sports, so he initially enrolled in Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before pursuing his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he completed an orthopaedic internship and orthopaedic surgery residency.
At Barbe High School, Craig Morton not only immersed himself in extra-curricular activities ranging from football to the National Honor Society, he also nurtured a keen interest in biology. This interest, coupled with an inherent desire to work in a profession that directly affected people’s lives, led him to the field of medicine. After graduating from McNeese and LSU-Shreveport, he completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and set his sights on coming home. He knew where he wanted to go. “I wanted to be affiliated with a group that shared values similar to mine. CFO epitomized everything I was looking for – strong family values, unity and striving to be the best,” Dr. Morton said. “I believe the patient is best served by a physician who is able to make decisions based on what’s best for the patient as opposed to what’s best for upper management. My philosophy is to take care of people and treat the root cause of their problem. In our field most cases are truly physical, yet are hindered by things that aren’t always obvious. You have to take time with the patient to figure this out and treat them like you want to be treated. I wanted to join a group that worked under the same philosophy.” Dr. Morton, who specializes in treating back, neck and joint pain, said there are many hurdles for the practicing physician, but he stays motivated “through faith, family, the opportunities that are yet to unfold, and the patients I meet every day. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing someone get over their injury and back to life, doing what they love to do.” His motivation to help people return to optimum health has led Dr. Morton to take a keen interest in not just treating illness and injury, but also in promoting prevention and wellness. “That’s another thing that I love about Center for Orthopaedics. Because this is an independent group, we have the freedom to add the services we know will best benefit out patients.” He said he has never doubted that Southwest Louisiana was where he was meant to practice medicine. “I admire the family values and rich culture. The same sense of unity in our community is what we have within our group.”
Dr. Tyson Green, Foot and Ankle Specialist
When Tyson Green was a little boy, his grandmother taught him how to say his prayers in Cajun French. It’s a memory he cherishes to this day and has become part of the personal tapestry that makes him proud to be a Louisiana native. Dr. Green grew up in the Lafayette area and earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. The state’s cultural landscape is what brought him back after he completed his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia and a three-year residency in foot & ankle orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas A&M Health Sciences Center in Temple, Texas. “Joining Center for Orthopaedics allowed me to move back close to home in an area that had a medical need for my field, not to mention the small-town feel with all of the progress of a big town,” said Dr. Green, who specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries and conditions. “Lake Charles is in an exciting phase right now with all the growth and I’m proud to be a part of that.” Since moving to Lake Charles, Dr. Green has immersed himself in the community by spearheading public education campaigns focused on prevention—an aspect of health care that he feels deserves more attention.
His love of football eventually worked its way into his love of medicine when he left Louisiana to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Miami Department of Sports Medicine. During the fellowship, he served as team physician for the university’s sports program, as well as team physician for Florida International University and the Florida Marlins baseball team. Once he returned to Louisiana, he served as team physician for Northwestern State, as well as McNeese.
As a physician, Dr. Green said he strives to focus solely on the patient, with their best interests paramount to anything else. “I never want to lose sight of the reason I’m doing my job—to help people. The rest comes together if you just focus on the patient.”
A native of Metairie, he said what he loves most about his home state is its “local, friendly attitudes centered around food!” He says he wanted to work with CFO because of its like-minded partners who want to serve patients, first and foremost. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is a successful surgery that returns a patient to a favorite activity, sport or job,” Dr. Collins said. This father of two says that his children keep him motivated to constantly excel at his job, where his philosophy is the Golden Rule: “Do for others what you would want done for you.”
Dr. Collins with sons Kevin and Patrick.
Dr. Green on the court.
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Dr. Morton jogging in the park.
According to Dr. Green, the most challenging aspect of his profession is managing time so that he is able to really get to know his patients and give each the time they deserve. The most rewarding is “seeing the happiness in my patient when I’m able to make them better. Surgical outcomes that change a patient’s life are pretty amazing. It’s a humbling and rewarding experience to see a patient’s condition improve and know that their quality of life has improved as well.” He said his wife Hillary and their three young sons keep him motivated. “In the end, they are the reason I strive to be the best.” INmotion
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Dr. Steven Hale, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Ever since he was a kid, Steven Hale had the desire to help people in a direct way. In high school he involved himself as president of the Key Club, a service program for students, and complemented that with involvement in track and cross country. He took his motivation and determination with him through high school and college, where he was president and founder of the American Society for Environmental Sciences and served as an LSU Ambassador. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hale continues to nurture his drive to help others. His patients are his first priority. “I chose orthopaedics because I get to see patients from a variety of age groups with a variety of problems. My philosophy is that the patient comes first. I believe the physician should help guide patients to the correct decision by allowing them to make an informed decision with the appropriate information presented to them,” Dr. Hale said. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is having a patient get well. The most challenging part is when a patient’s expectations are not obtained as early as they would like or as fully as they would like.” Dr. Hale joined CFO because he felt that the clinic’s patient-first vision mirrored his own. He was also drawn to CFO’s modernized approach to healthcare. At CFO, physicians are encouraged to be well-read, stay updated on practices and medicinal trends and have a solid understanding of good, evidence-based practices. Dr. Hale with his sons Callen and Hudson, and wife Nealie.
A native of Lake Charles, Dr. Hale also liked the idea of treating patients in his hometown. “I was born and raised here. My favorite thing about this area is being close to family, lots of good food and plenty of outdoor activities.” Dr. Hale is married and has two sons, Callen and Hudson. He says they keep him motivated every day.
Dr. William Lowry Jr.,
Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist Throughout his life, the deaths of friends and family members served as a constant guiding force that led William Lowry Jr. into the practice of medicine. He describes his journey from St. Louis Catholic High School graduate to CFO rehabilitation specialist as adventurous, rewarding and propelled by dedication. “My desire to keep learning and improving is what motivates me in life and clinical practice,” said Dr. Lowry, who specializes in chronic neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, occupational and sports-related injuries, and other conditions. “I’m also motivated to continue the excellence in patient care that CFO has become known for. Joining CFO gave me the opportunity to practice in my hometown with a group of doctors and facility that are second to none. I don’t think I could have found a better fit.” Self-motivation fuels his personal philosophy to treat the whole patient to help restore function and quality of life. His desire to constantly learn and excel in his field keeps him so busy that he Dr. Lowry with his dog Weezie. finds time management to be one of the greatest challenges of his profession – but the reward of helping people return to a pain-free, active and healthy lifestyle keeps him dedicated and inspired. He finds it especially rewarding to treat patients from his own hometown, the same town where he played high school baseball and served as team captain of the baseball team at McNeese, where he was also a member of the pre-med society. He said he always knew he’d come home after completing a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, where he served as chief resident. “I love the people and culture of Louisiana and Southwest Louisiana in particular. The hospitality and food are amazing,” he says.
Dr. David Drez Jr., Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. George “J.” Trappey IV,
David Drez was raised around medicine. His father was a physician and his mother, a nurse. “I didn’t know anything else and my parents were a great example to me,” he says.
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An orthopaedic surgeon in his hometown of New Iberia inspired George “J.” Trappey to study medicine. After receiving his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and completing an orthopaedic surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, he joined Center for Orthopaedics to be near family and enjoy the company of Southwest Louisiana’s “faithful, friendly and family-oriented people.” Dr. Trappey’s philosophy toward medicine is to treat everyone like family. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is working with patients toward a common goal and helping them to obtain an improved quality of life,” he said.
Originally from DeQuincy, Dr. Drez is recognized as a leading national expert in the orthopedic surgery and sports medicine fields. He served as head team physician for McNeese for 37 years and was recently inducted into the university’s Hall of Fame. His dedication to McNeese continues as a member of the school’s athletic foundation and as a namesake on the rehab area of the university’s new Sports Medicine Center, known as the David Drez Jr. Rehabilitation Center. In addition to treating patients as an active physician, he has also co-authored Orthopedic Sports Medicine, a highly acclaimed textbook for sports medicine physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers, and the quarterly journal, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. Despite his long list of accomplishments and recognitions, Dr. Drez sums up his medical philosophy in a simple statement: “Help people and make their lives better.” He says being successful at this mission is the most rewarding aspect of his profession.
Dr. Trappey was involved in numerous research studies at the Foundation for Orthopedic, Athletic and Reconstructive Research in Houston where he completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive shoulder and elbow surgery. He was also a featured presenter at the 2010 Annual Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Conference. Dr. Trappey has two sons and a daughter with his wife Alyson. He said his faith and his family keep him motivated in life and his clinical practice. “I couldn’t picture myself doing anything else but practicing medicine,” he said.
“The hardest part is dealing with problems that have no easy solution,” he said. “I stay motivated by always learning something new, because there’s always something new to learn.”
Dr. Trappey at an LSU football game with his wife, Alyson, and their sons.
Dr. Drez and his son, David Drez III, on a recent fishing trip
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Dr. Drez said the primary goal of CFO is to provide excellent care, which is why he feels fortunate to be affiliated with the group. His role with CFO can be traced back to its roots. He was one of the five founding members of Center for Orthopaedics in 1994 and was a member of the group’s staff for 13 years. He returned to the group in 2011. “I enjoy the friendly people of Louisiana and Southwest Louisiana in particular, which is why I wanted to practice here. It’s our home,” he says. INmotion
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Dr. Andrew Foret, Hand and Wrist Specialist
Dr. Kalieb Pourciau, Foot and Ankle Specialist
As a young boy, Andrew Foret watched his father, Lynn, and his uncle, John, practice medicine. The way they treated their patients inspired him, especially when he saw how much the patients admired them in return. When it was time for him to forge his own career path, he chose to follow in their footsteps and was accepted into medical school, an experience he describes as “challenging but gratifying.”
Kalieb Pourciau was voted “Best All Around” at Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee in New Roads, Louisiana, and it’s clear to see why. In high school and college he played numerous sports, was involved in multiple organizations and spent his spare time hunting and fishing. His dedication to hard work and endurance was nurtured by his parents, who worked hard to send him to private school. His father had two jobs and four children by the age of 26 and made a point to encourage Kalieb to pursue education and a career in medicine.
He was drawn to surgery, and hand surgery specifically.
Dr. Foret enjoying a day in the marshes hunting with his dad.
“Helping people regain the use of their hands is the most rewarding aspect of my job. People rarely realize how debilitating a hand injury can be,” Dr. Foret says. “By the same token, the most challenging aspect of my job is microsurgery, which is necessary for finger and hand reattachment.” These challenges motivate him, however. He strives to stay current on all new techniques in hand surgery, including minimally invasive methods.
He says Center for Orthopaedics nurtures a progressive attitude in all its physicians, which is one of the reasons he was proud to join the CFO team, “in addition to its staff of well-respected physicians.” Dr. Foret chose to relocate to his hometown of Lake Charles after completing his residency/fellowship because of the great food, funloving culture, friendly people and the “Sportsman’s Paradise” that is Louisiana. This outdoorsman cites hunting, fishing and jogging as some of his favorite pastimes, along with watching LSU sports. His admiration for staying active in mind and body goes back to high school, where he played football, basketball and ran track while serving on Student Council, and in college, where he was involved in Lambda Chi Alpha, played rugby for LSU and studied abroad. He says his wife, Ashley, and daughters – Adele, Avery and Alice – keep him motivated to be the best physician possible to his patients. Although he can’t imagine doing anything but practicing medicine, he says if he had to choose another career, he would become a forester in north Louisiana with his grandfather. Not surprising for someone with a long-standing relationship with the great outdoors.
Dr. Pourciau took his all-around determination first to LSU for his undergraduate degree, then to Temple University in Philadelphia where he studied Podiatric Medicine. After completing his residency, he then decided to return to Louisiana to start his medical career. “Coming back to the state I love and grew up in allows me to continue to do the things now that I did when I was younger,” Dr. Pourciau said. “And with CFO, it was very impressive to me that you had so many people from the state get the best training possible who all wanted to bring that home. I just can’t believe we all ended up in one place and I’m so happy to be a part of it.” Now in Louisiana with his wife Kayce and two children, he said what he admires most about Southwest Louisiana is the resiliency of its people. “We get a lot thrown at us disaster-wise, be it natural or industrial. We can bounce back from anything. It seems like we work together when needed no matter what our individual differences are,” he said. “Also, I love the fact that we can pretty much make a party for absolutely any occasion imaginable and a lot of times we don’t even need a reason.”
Dr. Pourciau cooking up a feast in the kitchen.
In addition to practicing in a state and region that he loves, Dr. Pourciau said he finds daily rewards in his work. “Very few medicine specialties have the ability to have a patient walk in with a problem and leave with the problem resolved, or at least experiencing immediate relief. Podiatry has that,” he said, adding that the most challenging aspect of his work is dealing with complications that could have been prevented through earlier intervention or adequate patient education. “Family and the enjoyment of what I do keeps me motivated in life and in my practice,” Dr. Pourciau said.
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• Served in the Louisiana National Guard for nearly 20 years • He and his wife Judy have eight grandchildren • Favorite pastimes include fly fishing, church activities and time with family
DR. TRAPPEY
DR. FORET
• Lost 50lbs in high school • Named 1998 Mr. McNeese • Favorite pastimes include fishing, golf and running
• Favorite pastimes include cooking and yard work • Played basketball and football in high school • His family founded (but no longer owns) Trappey’s Fine Foods
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DR. GREEN
DR. LOWRY
• Has a Portuguese water dog named Weezie • Was captain of McNeese baseball team • Favorite pastimes include working out, reading, and spending time with family
• Favorite pastimes include tennis, golf and soccer • Played soccer in high school and college • Has a special interest in diabetic complications, research and prevention
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• Has a black lab named Belle • Loves scuba diving, snow skiing, fishing, hunting and water skiing • His father and brothers are attorneys
• Was involved in student government in high school and college • Enjoys include sailing, golf, wine and travel • Is the reluctant owner of Mia, a ‘maltipoo’ (half-maltese, half-poodle)
• Loves to fish offshore for tuna and marlin • His sons are Kevin and Patrick • Was captain of his high school football team as well as most outstanding athlete
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• Has traveled to Italy, Australia, Fiji, Great Britain and most of western Europe for education as well as leisure • His two older daughters are identical twins • Has 5 other physicians in his family
DR. POURCIAU
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WHAT’S NEW AT CFO CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS OPENS DERIDDER OFFICE Center for Orthopaedics (CFO) has announced the opening of a third office at 111 N. Royal Street in DeRidder. CFO is the region’s largest musculoskeletal group, offering a comprehensive range of services, including general orthopaedics, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, back pain, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The 11 doctors on the group’s medical staff specialize in various areas of musculoskeletal care, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, spine, foot, ankle, hand and wrist. Center for Orthopaedics has been in operation for 17 years. The main office is located in Lake Charles, with an additional satellite office in Sulphur. Appointments can be scheduled at the new DeRidder office by calling (337) 721-7236.
CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS NOW OFFERING SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS Appointments are now available every Saturday morning at Center for Orthopaedics in their Lake Charles office. The new hours are offered as a patient service to help working individuals and students get the care they need, at a time that is more convenient for their busy schedules. The office is located at 1747 Imperial Blvd. in Lake Charles, just off of Nelson, one-half a mile south of Country Club Road. Call 721-7236 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information about CFO services is available at www.centerforortho.com.
DR. TYSON GREEN NAMED CLINICAL COORDINATOR FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
PUT THE CFO SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM ON YOUR ATHLETE’S TEAM
Foot and ankle specialist Dr. Tyson Green with Center for Orthopaedics recently completed certification at the Special Olympics Training Center in Boston, enabling him to serve as a Clinical Coordinator for games in our region. He will be supervising the organization’s Fit Feet program, a free podiatric screening for Special Olympics athletes. Many of these athletes suffer from foot and ankle pain or deformities that impair their performance, and they are not always fitted with the best shoes and socks for their particular sport. During Special Olympics competitions, athletes receive foot and ankle screening for deformities, and are checked for proper shoes and socks. They are provided with community referrals as needed and athletes, coaches and families are educated on choosing the proper shoes and socks. Fit Feet is conducted in partnership with the International Federation of Podiatrists (IFP) and the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Dr. Green will be organizing a team of volunteers to travel with him to Special Olympic events both in Louisiana and across the country.
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Center for Orthopaedics (CFO), along with Rehab One, became the official sports medicine providers for McNeese State University’s athletic department in mid-2011.
“We are very fortunate to have physicians with such expertise and commitment to McNeese managing our sports medicine program. Our student athletes couldn’t be in better hands. We look forward to a long relationship with Center for Orthopaedics,” McNeese Athletic Director Tommy McClelland said.
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Dr. John Noble Jr., Dr. Geoffrey Collins and Dr. David Drez Jr., serve as the head team physicians for McNeese, with the other eight members of the group’s medical staff functioning as assistant team doctors. “We have the range of specialists to address any sports medicine need McNeese athletes might have,” says Dr. Noble. “We have five orthopaedic surgeons, two physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, two foot and ankle specialists and one hand and wrist specialists. With Rehab One providing sports rehab services, McNeese athletes have access to all the care they need to stay healthy and active.” Dr. Noble says the group’s new role with the Cowboys is a great fit for many reasons. “We are very grateful and humbled that we were chosen to take over the management of the Sports Medicine program at McNeese. Most of the group have a longstanding relationship with the university as well as the management extensive experience in caring for athletes at all levels of competitive play. It is especially nice for Scott Duplechin with Rehab One and me. We grew up together, literally in the shadows of the stadium. We spent a lot of time in the field house as children. His dad was a McNeese coach and almost all of our friend’s fathers were also coaches when I was growing up.”
The same expertise that Center for Orthopaedics offers to McNeese athletes is available to all youth athletes in the region. “When your child has a sports injury, whether it’s at a school game, a neighborhood park or in your own back yard, the choice you make for their care is critical, and that choice belongs to the parents,” says Dr. Collins. “We can work with any athlete from any school or sport team. All parents have to do is call us and we will get your athlete in. We also offer Saturday morning appointments for athletes to accommodate busy schedules.”
RESULTS OF DR. JOHN NOBLE’S KNEE REPLACEMENT STUDY PUBLISHED IN MEDICAL JOURNAL
John Noble Jr., MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, a division of Imperial Calcasieu Medical Group (ICMG), completed the Visionaire value pilot study earlier this year to evaluate the cost benefit ratio between the use of two types of instrumentation in total knee replacement procedures. The results of this study, which took place over the course of four months, were published in a recent issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty. All procedures were performed at CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital. During the investigation, Dr. Noble compared standard instrumentation to Visionaire patient-matched technology. The Visionaire system, developed by Smith & Nephew, uses a patient’s pre-operative MRI and x-rays to create customized surgical instruments to be used in place of standard instrumentation during a total knee replacement. The study found that the Visionaire custom system provided significant patient benefits, including more natural postoperative alignment, as well as reductions in incision length, operative time and duration of hospital stay. Smith & Nephew chose Lake Charles as the only site for this initial pilot study based on Dr. Noble’s interest in the procedure and his experience with computer assisted navigation, as well as the reputation of the ICMG research department and the organizational skills of research manager DeAnne Winey-Ward. Based on the results Dr. Noble documented in this pilot study, a larger multi-center study to further evaluate the advantages of using patient-matched instrumentation will begin soon.
All of the Center for Orthopaedic doctors are from Louisiana an most of them grew up in Southwest Louisiana, with many of them attending McNeese for undergraduate studies. From a sports perspective, they were active in competitive sports in high school and many were in college as well. They all remain active in a wide range of sports activities for themselves and their children, and are excited about this partnership with McNeese athletics. INmotion
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Louisiana Proud. Louisiana Strong. Louisiana Proud – No Bones About It. At the Center for Orthopaedics, Southern hospitality is our first specialty. That’s because all of our doctors were born and raised right in here in Louisiana, and we’re proud of it. We’re also proud to be the region’s largest musculoskeletal group. This allows us to provide our patients with the type of care they expect and deserve. We’ve dedicated ourselves to bringing the latest technological advances to Southwest Louisiana so our patients won’t have to leave home to get the orthopaedic care they need. After all, we have a vested interest in keeping our community strong and healthy: it’s our home too.
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Hand & Wrist Surgery Podiatric Medicine Sports Medicine Arthritis Treatment Occupational Injuries Fracture Express Bone Health Central
Excellence In Motion (337) 721-7236 • www.centerforortho.com Lake Charles: 1747 Imperial Blvd. Sulphur: 250 S. Beglis Pkwy., Ste. 1 l DeRidder: 111 N. Royal St.
OUR DOCTORS: James Perry, MD • John Noble Jr., MD • Geoffrey Collins, MD Craig Morton, MD • William Lowry Jr., MD • Tyson Green, DPM Steven Hale, MD • George “J.” Trappey IV, MD • David Drez Jr., MD Andrew Foret, MD • Kalieb Pourciau, DPM 1Q 2012