Yes, the pain was in the front upper thigh -- I could not raise my leg. Had many diagnostics including Ultrasound, Xray, then MRI that showed fluid which was aspirated and found to be non-infectious. Had muscle (PT) and nerve procedures (including painful test for nerve ablation and needling) to no relief. I went to Duke Medical Center and they couldn't diagnose anything except possibly the wire being the culprit. I was 63 at the time of my hip replacement and feel it hindered rather than helped my existence to date. I've always been sensitive to surgical procedures and have experienced some mishaps (infection) through the years. Keep with your journey for answers