You've Been Told You Need Knee Surgery. Here's What to Know First.
I'm Dr. Michael Maynard, an orthopedic surgeon. I'm walking, running, cycling, and playing hard - pain-free - with a bone-on-bone knee. I chose not to have surgery 20+ years ago and developed an alternative approach. Now I help others understand their options before making irreversible decisions.
WHO THIS IS FOR
If your doctor told you:
"You're bone-on-bone"
"You need knee replacement"
"Surgery is your only option"
"There's nothing else that works"
You deserve to know: Bone-on-bone doesn't always mean surgery is inevitable. Complete evaluation matters. Alternatives exist that many surgeons never mention.
WHY LISTEN TO ME
I know this from both sides of the exam table.
As an orthopedic surgeon with 30+ years of experience, I've performed thousands of knee replacements. Surgery helps many people.
As a patient with a bone-on-bone knee, I asked: Is this really my only option?
That question led me to develop a bone hardening protocol - for myself first, then for my patients who wanted an alternative to surgery.
The result? 20+ years later, I’m still bone-on-bone, still no surgery.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Make sure you have:
Complete diagnosis - Not just a quick X-ray. A thorough evaluation of your hip, ankle, foot, and complete medical history including family autoimmune conditions.
All your options - Surgery has its place. So do alternatives many doctors don't discuss.
Time to decide - You deserve more than a 10-minute appointment for a life-changing decision about your body.
The information I wish every patient had - What gets missed in rushed evaluations, questions to ask your surgeon, and how to know if you're really a candidate for alternatives.
THE HONEST TRUTH
I developed this bone-hardening protocol because I needed it for my own knee.
There are no published studies yet - just real results with real people, including me.
Many doctors won't recommend this approach because it's not validated through formal research. I understand that. But I also know what works when it's YOUR knee on the line.
My mission is simple: Help more people avoid surgery than get it.
YOU DESERVE THE COMPLETE PICTURE BEFORE MAKING A SURGERY DECISION
Download the free 5-step evaluation checklist.
Find out what should be examined, what imaging you need, and what questions to ask your surgeon.
Because irreversible decisions deserve complete information.
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