The Spinal Truth

He Cancelled His Hip Replacement 2 Weeks Before Surgery… Here's Why


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Matty was two weeks away from a total hip replacement.

Two surgeons told him he was the "perfect candidate." Imaging showed degeneration. Bone spurs. Impingement. The surgery was scheduled.

Then he started having nerve pain down his leg.

In this episode, Matty shares how he cancelled his hip replacement after discovering the real issue wasn't just his hip — it was coming from his spine.

We break down:

  • Why radiating leg pain is almost always a nerve issue

  • Why imaging can be misleading

  • The difference between joint pain and nerve pain

  • Why most PT programs miss the real problem

  • How focused spine treatment led to 85% improvement

  • Why some hip replacements fail

  • When surgery does make sense

This isn't anti-surgery. Hip replacements can be incredibly successful. But if nerve pain is involved, you may be chasing the wrong problem.

If you've been told you need a hip replacement — this conversation could change everything.

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The Spinal TruthBy Dr. Caleb Slater