You've been told you need joint replacement
Knee, hip, or shoulder replacement is major surgery with a long recovery. Regenerative options may be worth evaluating before committing, particularly in earlier stages of degeneration.
Second opinion
Been told you need surgery? Get a second opinion from a regenerative medicine specialist.
Surgery is often presented as the only option. It isn't always. A specialist in the ClearPath network will review your case and give you an honest medical opinion on whether a non-surgical route may be worth exploring for your situation.
Request a second opinion →
This isn't about talking you out of surgery if surgery is the right answer. It's about making sure you have a complete picture before you commit to something that can't be undone. Some cases genuinely do require surgery. Others don't — but patients never find out because they only ever hear from one type of specialist.
You've been recommended spinal surgery
Fusion, laminectomy, or discectomy carry significant risks and variable outcomes. Non-surgical approaches are worth understanding before proceeding.
You're not sure your diagnosis is complete
If your imaging and evaluation felt rushed, or you were given a recommendation without a thorough discussion of alternatives, a second review is reasonable.
How it works
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Tell us about your situation
Short form below. Tell us what you've been told, what imaging you have, and what condition is being recommended for surgery.
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We match you with a specialist
A board-certified regenerative medicine physician in the ClearPath network reviews your case and gives you their honest medical opinion.
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You leave with a clear picture
Whether the answer is "yes, there's a non-surgical option worth exploring" or "in your case, surgery may genuinely be the right route" — you'll know. No pressure either way.