If a doctor says I need surgery, doesn't that mean I need surgery?

Just because a surgeon recommends surgery doesn't automatically mean it’s your only option—or the best one.

The orthopedic surgery industry has a well-documented track record of promoting procedures even when the scientific evidence doesn’t support their effectiveness. Despite decades of research showing that many common orthopedic surgeries offer little to no long-term benefit over conservative treatment, these surgeries are still routinely recommended.

Why? A few key reasons:

• Outdated training and beliefs among providers
• Financial incentives that reward surgical procedures over physical rehabilitation
• A culture that resists criticism, often dismissing or discrediting voices that challenge the status quo—including from within the surgical profession itself

In fact, many respected journalists, medical researchers, and even orthopedic surgeons have written books and articles exposing the widespread overuse of surgeries and the systemic issues that fuel it.

Before you go under the knife, it's worth doing your own research and exploring alternatives.

👉 Start here: Why you DON’T Need Orthopedic Surgery for Joint Pain