05/12/2025
Pain doesn’t need to hit 10/10 before you act.
That old advice made sense decades ago—before modern implants and precision alignment.
Today, waiting too long often causes invisible damage that slows recovery.
Timely surgery isn’t about rushing; it’s about choosing the right stage for the best outcomes: faster mobility, less stiffness, stronger long‑term function.
I’ve debunked this and other myths in my book so that patients can make clear decisions, not fearful ones.
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(OrthopedicSurgeon, JointReplacementMyths, TimelySurgery, MobilityMatters, RecoveryJourney, Orthopaedics)