Knee Replacement Surgery:Study Questions Efficacy and Safety

  Knee Replacement Surgery: New Study Questions Efficacy and Safety

The number of people undergoing total knee replacements in the United States is increasing due to an obesity epidemic and an aging population.  In 2008, more than 650,000 Americans had knee replacements and it cost the U.S. Health Care System $10.4 billion dollars.  Recently, new concerns about knee replacement surgery were just released online in The Lancet.  Dr. Andrew Carr, an orthopedic surgeon, at the University of Oxford Department of Orthopedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences and lead researcher found that there is not enough research supporting the effectiveness or safety for the prosthetics used in total knee replacement surgery. 

It’s unfortunate but the FDA (the Food and Drug Administration) doesn’t really scrutinize knee replacements and the manufacturers of knee prosthetics.  A report from the Institute of Medicine in 2011 stated that medical devices have long lacked testing to ensure their safety and effectiveness.  Studies for knee replacements that are available are typically small and are conducted by surgeons that have invented the knee implant, or who were hired by the implants manufacturer.  Therefore, the studies are often biased with there being an obvious conflict of interest.  Dr. Carr stated that, “Without high quality, unbiased and reliable information surgeons cannot make informed decisions.” And due to the recent rise in the number of people getting total knee replacements Dr. Carr along with millions of other Americans think that the FDA should get tougher on these manufacturers. “In the past 40 years the number of implants available on the market has substantially proliferated, often with little or no evidence of effectiveness or cost effectiveness”, Dr. Carr remarked in a statement.

At this point the only way the medical community knows if there is a problem with a prosthetic is if the patient receives a surgical revision.  So rather than testing the implant properly prior to using it on patients, the patient virtually becomes the guinea pig.  So Dr. Carr and his colleagues are asking for stricter guidelines and “surveillance” of knee replacements. He suggests that knee replacements be treated like medications and that there should be large double blind randomized studies and a registry for implants so that their effectiveness can be tracked.  He also commented on the ‘newer implants’ that have come on the market, “…new joint implants may, in fact, be more prone to revision rather then less.”

In addition, during their research, Dr. Carr and his colleagues found that many patients were receiving total knee replacements when they only complained of mild knee pain, and that he believed there should be stricter guidelines for doctor’s to follow when recommending surgery.  Dr. Carr also suggests that patients receiving a total knee replacement should have pain in their knees when they are weight bearing and complain of having pain at night.  They should have also completed at least six months of conservative therapy and not have responded to it before any knee surgery is recommended.

Dr. Carr and his colleagues are not convinced that total knee replacements provide enough pain relief and really hold up to years of wear and tear.  Dr. Carr believes that other non-surgical knee treatment methods should be researched to help patient’s avoid knee surgery in the future.

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, D.C. is an author, researcher and Dallas Cold Laser Knee Doctor.  She practices at the DFW Spine and Joint Center in Irving, Texas and specializes in cold laser therapy for knee pain.  Dr. Schnee has developed cold laser knee treatment protocols that she uses as part of her Cold Laser Knee Program™.  Since 2001, she’s helped hundreds of patients avoid unnecessary knee replacements. If you’d like to find out about her non-surgical program please visit http://www.HelpMyKneePain.com or to contact Dr. Schnee please call 214-596-1051.

Knee Replacement Surgery: Study Questions Efficacy and Safety

New study questions the efficacy and safety of knee replacement surgery. Dr. Schnee provides non-surgical cold laser therapy for knee pain in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.

Primary Source: The Lancet

Carr A, et al “Knee Replacement” Lancet 2012: DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)60752-6.

Dallas, TX- Knee Replacements, Knee Osteoarthritis on the Rise

Dallas, TX- Knee Replacements, Knee Osteoarthritis on the Rise

According to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, over 6.5 million Americans between the ages of 35 and 84 are expected to be diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis in the next decade.  Nearly half of those diagnosed will be individuals between the ages of 45 and 64.  This of course will increase the number of total knee replacements and will place an additional burden on our already troubled health care system.

Head author of the study, Dr. Elena Losina, Ph-D and coordinator of the Orthropeadic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston explained that the mean age of physician diagnosed knee osteoarthritis fell from 72 in the 1990’s to 56 years of age in 2010.  “The large number of newly developed cases of knee osteoarthritis in younger individuals will lead to continued increases in the use of total knee replacements.  Furthermore, our findings are consistent with the recently observed tripling of total knee replacements in 45-65 year olds in the United States…”

Dr. Losina and her colleagues believe the increase in the number of knee osteoarthritis in younger people is due to the rise in obesity and the number of knee injuries in the United States. 

The National Institutes of Health funded this study.

Dr. Schnee’s Perspective:

The companies that manufacture knee replacement parts are ‘jumping for joy’ after hearing about this news.  (Of course they knew it all along.  It’s impossible for a country to have an obesity epidemic, and NOT have a rise in knee osteoarthritis and total knee replacements).  It’s discouraging that the United States hasn’t lead the way in finding a ‘replacement’ too costly knee joint replacements.  It is even more frustrating that Medicare and some other health care companies refuse to pay for effective, less costly ‘alternative’ medications and treatments; but are happy to pay for medications that have been rushed through FDA clearance (and have horrible side-effects), a $60,000 knee replacement, and gel injections- where the results remain inconclusive.   

Perhaps we should start following the lead of other countries like Scotland, and Germany who WANT to find alternatives to costly knee replacements, so they’ve been studying adult (not embryonic) stem cells as a way to replace cartilage in the knee joint so that they can reduce the number of total knee joint replacements in the population. 

For years the Koreans, Chinese, and the Japanese people have been using acupuncture, supplements, cold laser therapy and other alternative practices to relieve knee pain- in their hospitals!  The Norwegian healthcare system, in a study led by Dr. Jan M. Bjordal, M.D., found that cold laser therapy eased osteoarthritis knee pain and was twice as effective as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), and it saved the system money.  So guess what?  In Norway, Cold laser therapy earned a top spot as a treatment recommendation for patients suffering from osteoarthritis knee pain.   

Our healthcare system has to change:  Medicare and some other health insurance companies need to stop being dictated by ‘big pharma’ and start paying for treatments that we know are effective, have the research to back them, and are significantly less costly to our healthcare system. Let’s start with cold laser therapy.

To find out more about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program™ call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214-596-1051 or visit http://www.Helpmykneepain.com

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, D.C. – The Cold Laser Doctor™ for knee pain relief for the non-surgical treatment of knee pain for the Dallas, Fort Worth and Surrounding Texas Areas.  “Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program™ has been helping knee pain sufferers without knee injections, medications, or knee surgery since 2001.”

Dallas, TX- Knee Replacements, Knee Osteoarthritis on the Rise

Dallas knee pain relief doctor shares alarming study which shows knee replacements, knee osteoarthritis on the rise, and why our healthcare system has to change.

To read the entire abstract go to http://www.rheumatology.org/about/newsroom/

Knee Replacement Surgery Outcomes Affected by Pain Meds

Knee Replacement Surgery Outcomes Affected by Pain Meds

A study recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery reported that patients taking pain medications (narcotic pain relievers) prior to knee replacement surgery experienced worse results then those not taking pain meds.

The study showed that those taking pain meds prior to knee replacement surgery had more difficulty recovering after knee surgery, had longer hospital stays, experienced more knee pain after the replacement, had more complications, and were more likely to need additional knee surgeries  then those not dependent on pain medications. 

Michael A. Mont, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, and lead researcher in the study, expected that the research would show that opioid users would have more difficulty dealing with knee replacement surgery then those not taking pain medications.  However, he was surprised to discover how great the differences between the two groups ended up being.  He stated, “Previous studies have found that patients who use opioids are more dissatisfied after [knee replacement] surgery…but these are more powerful finding since patients [who use pain meds] require additional [knee] surgeries.  This is a topic our orthopedic community and other care providers need to address together.”

Dr. Mont along with the co-authors of the study suggested that surgeons consider the following procedures prior to performing knee replacement surgery on patients.

1)      Slowly weaning patients off opioid pain medications.

2)      Prescribing non-opioid medications.

3)      Considering non-pharmacological alternatives as part a pain management strategy.

The Bottom Line:

There are several non-pharmacological alternatives to treating severe knee pain.  Some are more effective than others, but you must talk to your doctor before discontinuing any medication. If you live in the Dallas – Fort Worth or surrounding areas one option to consider is Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program™. Dr. Schnee’s Knee Program, is a unique system, which combines non-surgical cold laser therapy along with physiotherapy, to help relieve knee pain.  It is considered a safe, painless, and non-pharmacological option for patients who are searching for knee pain relief.

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, D.C.-is considered an authority in the field of cold laser therapy for the treatment of knee pain, and offers knee treatments in Dallas, Fort Worth, and the Irving area. “Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program™- knee pain relief without knee surgery since 2001.”

To contact Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, D.C. at the DFW Spine & Joint Center call 214-596-1051 or visit http://www.HelpMyKneePain.com

Knee Replacement Surgery Outcomes Affected by Pain Meds

Study: pain meds adversely affect knee replacement surgery outcomes. Try non drug alternatives before having knee surgery. Dallas knee pain relief doctor shares info.

Source: The Journal of  Bone and Joint Surgery

Dallas-Fort Worth’s Cold Laser Doctor Offers Alternative to Knee Replacement

Too Young for a Knee Replacement? Dallas Fort Worth’s Cold Laser Therapy Doctor Offers Alternative to Knee Replacement Surgery

Typically, if you are younger than 65 years of age and are experiencing knee pain your orthopedic knee surgeon would rather have you put off knee surgery until you’re older.  The reason for this is that most prosthetics used to replace the knee only have a shelf life of 10 to15 years.  And I don’t know of one individual who would volunteer to have a knee replacement redone for a second time. This is why it is vital to wait as long as you can- but until you can have the surgery you shouldn’t have to suffer and have it destroy the quality of your life.

Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program offers individuals with knee pain, who live in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas an alternative to knee replacement surgery and an opportunity to experience knee pain relief. 

Mrs. N, traveled from Johnson City, Texas and stayed with friends and family while she had underwent Dr. Schnee’s cold laser treatment knee program.  Until she found Dr. Schnee, Mrs. N thought she would just have to tolerate the pain in her knee and wait until she was in her late sixties before her doctor would do a knee replacement.  This is her story: 

“My knee pain was unbearable when I started care with Dr. Schnee.  I could not walk, sit, stand, run, climb stairs or [even] relax my legs.  I had arthroscopic knee surgery in 2008, and my doctor told me that I needed a total knee replacement but he thought I was too young for one.  Since completing care with Dr. Schnee my total overall improvement has been about 75% in reduction of knee pain and improved mobility, strength and range of motion.  My knees are so much better!”

 Mrs. T, is another example of an individual with ‘bone on bone’ knee pain, but is considered too young to undergo a total knee replacement. This is her story:

“My knee pain [before starting Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program] was not severe; but it was limiting my activities and waking me up during the night.  I had difficulty going up and down stairs, getting in and out of the car and bending my knee [was a problem].  I had arthroscopic knee surgery and the surgeon told me that I needed a total knee replacement [but I was too young].  I am very pleased with the outcome of my knee treatments with Dr. Schnee.  My improvement has been about 95-99%.” Dallas, Texas

These cases are not uncommon in our office.  Since 2001, Dr. Schnee has had the opportunity to help knee pain sufferers experience knee pain relief, and improve their overall function with her Cold Laser Therapy Knee Program.

If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas and would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214-596-1051 or to get more information mailed to you about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program visit http://www.helpmykneepain.com and fill out the form on the right side of the screen.

Visit http://www.coldlasertherapy.com/ to find out about other Cold Laser Therapy Programs offered at the DFW Spine & Joint Center

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S., D.C.,-Your Dallas – Fort Worth Cold Laser Therapy Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain,-“Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain Avoid Unnecessary Knee Surgery, Medications, and Knee Injections Since 2001.”

Alternative to Knee Replacement Surgery Dallas – Fort Worth

Dr.Schnee D.C.,Dallas Cold Laser Therapy Knee Doctor offers alternative to knee replacement for patients who are too young, or don’t want surgery Dallas-Fort Worth.

Study Reveals Risk of Death Increases with Getting Both Knees Replaced At the Same Time

A study, by leading researcher Dr. John Meehan from the University of California at Davis suggests that patients who have bilateral knee replacements at the time are less likely to get a major infection, but more likely to be killed from the surgery.

The study looked at 11,445 patients who had both knees replaced at the same time while the other group comprised of 23,715 patients had both knees replaced several months apart.  The study suggests that those patients who had both knees replaced at the same time had a higher risk of having a heart attack and pulmonary embolism but had a lower risk of infection.

Whether you get one knee replaced and wait a few months to get the other knee replaced or you get both knees replaced on the same day there are risks and complications.  One option has a greater rate of infection whereas the latter option has the possibility of heart attack and pulmonary embolism.  If you’re ready for bilateral knee replacements you have to choose the ‘lesser of two evils’.

If you are not ready for knee replacements and you are suffering with knee pain then exhaust all conservative care options first.

If you live in the Dallas, Fort-Worth or surrounding areas one option might be Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program- Call Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C., at 214-596-1051 if you’re not ready to ‘go under the knife’, but you’re ready to experience knee pain relief.

Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Therapy Knee Doctor Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”

Getting Both Knees Replaced Increases Risk of Death – Dallas-Fort Worth

Avoid knee surgery for Both Knees says Dallas Cold Laser Therapy Knee Doctor Alexandra Schnee, D.C. – Study suggests patients who have both knees replaced at the same time have higher risk of heart attack and pulmonary embolism…

“A Total Knee Replacement was in My Future”

Mrs. B visited Dr. Schnee’s office several years ago to get her right knee treated.  She responded well to Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Treatment Knee Program and since then never had any more problems with her right knee. Several years later after having surgery for another unrelated matter her left knee started bothering her.

Since Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program worked so well for getting rid of the pain in her right knee she wanted to start care on her left knee.

After examining and x-raying her knee Dr. Schnee determined that she was a candidate for her Cold Laser Knee Program.  This is Mrs. B’s story:

“My knee pain was very severe at times. I could not walk, sleep, or climb stairs. I knew a total knee replacement was in my future.  I am very pleased with the results.  I estimate at least a 98% improvement overall.  Every activity has improved markedly.”

Mildred B., 71 years young, Bedford Texas

Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. in Irving, Texas she practices at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, and specializes in Non-Surgical Cold Laser Therapy for the treatment of Knee Pain.  She is the developer of the Cold Laser Knee Program. This is a customized program that combines both cold laser therapy along with physiotherapy. This unbeatable combination helps patients achieve optimal results.

If you’re looking for a safe, painless, and effective treatment for knee pain call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214-596-1051.

Total Knee Replacements Avoided with Cold Laser Therapy | Dallas-Fort Worth

A patient explains, that had it not been for Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. and her Cold Laser Treatment Program, she would have been forced to get a knee replacement. Dallas-Fort Worth.

Zimmer NexGen Knee Replacement is on the Growing List of Recalled ‘Parts’ in Texas

Zimmer NexGen Knee is on the growing list of recalled implanted devices distributed to orthopedic doctors and hospitals in Texas and in other States.  The FDA states that Zimmer issued a recall of over 68,000 NexGen knee replacement devices.  The recall was due to a growing number of complaints to the FDA and Zimmer documenting the defects of the replacement, and the additional knee surgeries needed to correct it.

In 2005, prior to the recall, 146 patients were surveyed by two doctors that had operated on their knees and had used the Zimmer NexGen Knee.  Thirty six percent of the initially successful knee replacements eventually loosened causing the patients knee pain.  In addition, 9.3% needed a surgical revision.

As of April 26, 2010 Zimmer NexGen products are no longer being used.  However, if you are concerned that you may have had a knee replacement and the doctor used a Zimmer NexGen knee then refer to the FDA recall.

The reason individuals agree to have knee replacement surgery is so that they can get knee pain relief and get their quality of life back. I feel horrible for those individuals who went through with knee replacement surgery (which is MAJOR surgery) and the rehabilitation afterwards only to have the device LOOSEN AND FAIL LATER.  Individuals with recalled knee implants must be horrified at the thought of having to go ‘under the knife’ for a second time.

Man made parts cannot compare to the ‘parts’ we were born with that is why I am such a huge proponent of conservative care.  In my clinical experience, cold laser therapy combined with the appropriate physiotherapy can eliminate knee pain or significantly reduce it AND it can help individuals get their quality of life back without having to undergo knee surgery.

My Cold Laser Knee Program is a non-surgical, safe, painless treatment program that has NO SIDE EFFECTS! There are no implants or devices that will ever have to be recalled because we aren’t cutting out, removing or injecting anything into your body.

Surgery is always an option but for those thousands of individuals that had knee replacements with a RECALLED KNEE IMPLANT there is no undoing what was done.

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Knee Pain Relief Doctor for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain Using Non-Surgical Cold Laser Therapy in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Texas Knee Replacement Parts Being Recalled | Dallas-Fort Worth

Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. explains why it is smarter to just get cold laser therapy, since knee replacement is at risk of having recalled parts, Dallas-Fort Worth.

MRI’s Cannot Predict if Knee Cartilage Can Be Fixed With Knee Surgery

It was once believed that doctors could predict the reparability of a torn meniscus from an MRI.  However, according to a new study released in Decembers issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine this is not the case.  In fact, when two senior ‘renowned’ radiologists were given a series of preoperative MRI’s of 119 tears to review and determine which tears would need to be repaired versus being removed only one radiologist was correct 63% of the time and the other only 58% of the time.  Both agreed on only 38.1% of the cases. The study concluded that even though MRI’s have a 99% accuracy determining if there is a meniscus tear in the knee joint they cannot predict if the knee cartilage can be fixed with knee surgery.

Bernthal the head researcher in the study stated, “Patients having surgery for a meniscal tear will have to wait until the procedure itself to know just what to expect afterward…My assumption is that somewhere down the line we’ll get to the point of being able to predict (reparability).   But we’re just not there yet.”

Based on this research study patients diagnosed with a meniscus tear will have to find out AFTER the surgery whether the surgeon was able to repair the tear or remove the tissue altogether.  This is a scary thought for patients trying to weigh their options.  Especially, since removing the meniscus tissue will likely create a ‘bone on bone’ situation in the knee.  (Unfortunately, once removed, the meniscal tissue doesn’t grow back.)

The unpredictability of arthroscopic knee surgery is yet another reason to try conservative therapies FIRST!!  Having a doctor treat your knee,who specializes in Cold laser therapy for knee pain is a good place to start with treatments.

If you are suffering from knee pain due to a meniscus tear and you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be able to help you! Call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214-596-1051 to find out if you are a candidate for conservative care.

Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Treatment Doctor for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Knee Surgery for Torn Cartilage Cannot Be Predicted with an MRI | Dallas-Fort Worth

Dr. Schnee,D.C., discusses research study which states MRI’s cannot predict if knee surgery for torn cartilage will be successful, Dallas-Fort Worth.

Dallas Cold Laser Doctor Helps Patient Experience Knee Pain Relief without Knee Surgery

Arlington, Texas resident Mary G. visited Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. at the DFW Spine & Joint Center because she was suffering from severe knee pain. Mrs. G already had arthroscopic knee surgery, but even after the surgery the constant pain in her knee persisted. The pain in her knee prevented her from doing any type of activity.  After knee surgery the orthopedic knee doctor told her that her knee was headed for a total knee replacement but since she already had a knee replacement on the other knee she wanted to avoid it.  This is Mrs. G’s story and her experience with Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program:

“I had arthroscopic knee surgery on my right knee (and four weeks of therapy) but afterwards my right knee was still hurting me. I was miserable and had constant pain in my right knee. I walked with a cane when my knee pain was unbearable, and I became completely inactive and gained 50 pounds.  I couldn’t walk or sit for more than one hour or dance like before my knee started hurting me.  I could not kneel; I could not run or climb a ladder.  I could not play with my grand children like before.  I tried Alleve, cortisone injections, crèmes, Morphine, and other pain medications but nothing worked.

To make matters worse after the arthroscopic knee surgery the surgeon told me that I would need a total knee replacement in 2-5 years.  I didn’t want to have a total knee replacement because I already had my right knee replaced after having 2 arthroscopies and it was still hurting me.

So instead I decided to start Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Treatment Knee Program. I am very pleased with my experience and with the results.  My overall improvement in my knee has been about 70%.  I now can sleep better and I can also walk with less pain for longer distances.”

Mary G., 56 years young, Arlington Texas, Retired school teacher

If live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas and you’ve had knee surgery but are still experiencing knee pain then you may benefit from Dr. Alexandra Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.  Please call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214-596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for care.  If you would like more information mailed to you please fill out the form on the right hand side of the screen and a 16 page report will be mailed to you at NO CHARGE to you.

Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”

Knee Pain Relief Without Knee Surgery | Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas Cold Laser Knee Doctor Schnee, D.C., helps Arlington, TX resident get knee pain relief without knee surgery with cold laser treatment knee program-Fort Worth.

Botched Knee Surgery Along with Substandard Care Leaves Patient with Amputated Leg

In November, the Dallas Morning News published an article about Jessie Mae Ned, a former employee of Parkland Hospital whose knee replacement surgery and after-care went horribly wrong. In 2008, Ms. Ned went to Parkland Hospital for total knee replacement surgery to ‘fix’ an arthritic knee.  Unfortunately, because the knee surgery was botched by a surgeon in training and substandard post-surgical care was given to her by an unlicensed medical student- who never recognized Ms. Ned’s leg was suffering from post surgical trauma- she ended up having to get her left leg amputated.

Since the Dallas Morning News wrote the story the premier accreditation group, The Joint Commission, which is a non-profit group that oversees health care safety standards, is investigating Parkland Hospital about this incident.  According to the commission Parkland is cooperating with the investigation.

Ms. Ned has endured over twenty four surgeries over a 16 month period of time, this has left Ms. Ned penniless and with over one million dollars in Medicaid bills.

Obviously, Ms. Ned’s life will never be the same again.  She only elected to get a knee replacement because she thought that it would improve the quality of her life.  Unfortunately, there is no such thing as MINOR surgery, and as a result there is always the possibility of serious, potential life-altering consequences when you go under the knife.

Never ‘raise your hand’ to have elective knee surgery unless the condition is life threatening and you’ve exhausted all conservative options-including cold laser therapy.

If you are suffering from knee pain and you want to avoid knee surgery then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be able to help you.  Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program combines non-invasive cold laser therapy along with non-weight bearing exercises and other modalities to help eliminate knee pain and strengthen the knee.

If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.

Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!

Alternative to Knee Surgery | Cold Laser Therapy Knee Program| Dallas-Fort Worth

Dr. Schnee, D.C. tells of one woman’s botched Knee Surgery, and how Non-Surgical Options for Knee Pain Relief are available, such as her Cold Laser Therapy Knee Treatment Program Dallas-Fort Worth.