206 - Prehab, Post-Op Gaps & Outcome Tracking: How FSM Fits Into Perioperative Care

Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss Kim's new clinic work with an unusually outcome-focused orthopedic surgeon and the importance of tracking "end results" in patient care, referencing Dr. Codman's philosophy and how managed care shifted medicine away from long-term follow-up. They explore perioperative gaps, emphasizing prehab, patient empowerment, sleep, protein and vitamin C, and using FSM to address fear, stress, pain, and recovery, including early post-op use with electrodes or magnetic pucks. They answer questions about latent TB exposure and knee "bone on bone" pain (noting MRI for cartilage/meniscus assessment and published cartilage-thickness papers), postpartum healing with EDS and wound healing, topical melatonin in DMSO/emu oil, and rethinking "dehydrated" nervous tissue as inflammation/secretions issues. They share an animal success story, discuss why FSM spreads via reproducible results and training, and mention upcoming dentistry and Switzerland presentations. 00:00 Unicorn Surgeon Praise 00:57 Podcast Intro and Updates 01:23 New Clinic and Flow State 03:00 Outcome Focused Surgery Team 04:40 Codman and End Result Idea 08:53 Prehab Before Surgery Gaps 11:32 Empowering Patients to Heal 16:40 Post Op Guides and FSM Use 21:08 Clinic Life and Q&A Setup 21:51 TB Exposure and Knee Pain Q&A 28:07 Lung Scarring Limits 29:39 Latent TB Drive By 29:51 Postpartum EDS Healing 32:38 Topical Melatonin Blend 34:39 Why FSM Isn't Everywhere 39:02 Evidence And Sports Adoption 45:28 Animal Success Stories 49:36 Hydration And Nerve Function 53:03 Vet Applications And Wrap Up