Hi @annahanna - I can so understand how those choices would be terribly discouraging and scary. I am glad you have a new orthopedic surgeon. I may be an eternal optimist, but I always believe that if we can just hang in there, technology will change, cures will be developed and new procedures will be available. Do you have to make a choice right now as to which option to take? If not, perhaps time will be on your side. I am hoping for the best for you. Will you keep us posted on how things progress?