Andrew Pastor M.D.

Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon. Engineer. Edmonds, Washington

Technology and Pain Control

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Unfortunately, musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries are very painful.  Traditionally, pain has been controlled with pain medication, namely opioid pain medication.  Although only 5% of the global population, Americans consume 80% of all opioid pain medication produced in the world.  The ongoing opioid crisis and the recent declaration of a national emergency is evidence that our current method of pain control is not improving patients, and is actually making patients worse.  

Muse Meditation Assistant

Muse Meditation Assistant

I have continued to optimize my pain control regimen and am passionate about investigating new methods of pain control.