A Patient’s Guide to Unnecessary Knee Surgery: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Hasty Medical Advice eBook

This detailed yet accessible guide explains how to know when knee surgery is truly necessary, and when less invasive alternatives might be right for you. Every year millions of Americans are told that the only way to get rid of their knee pain is to undergo some form of knee surgery. These procedures can be risky, costly, and—all too often—unnecessary. In this guide, orthopedic surgeon Ronald P. Grelsamer explains everything patients need to know in order to make informed decisions about their knee pain conditions. In straightforward and accessible language, A Patient’s Guide to Unnecessary Knee Surgery covers everything from the hidden causes of knee pain to misleading MRIs, exercises that boost knee health, advice on finding the right doctor, and much more.