I've been to 4 orthopedic specialists one at a large university hospital/clinic. The last one locally told me he couldn't help me because my problems were all soft tissue and not bones and joints. He did do several injections none of which helped much. I've been bothered by this issue for at least 40 years and it has gotten gradually worse. It started from a fall I had while in the Army. The VA recognizes that I have an injury but rated me 0% disability. After all, I was a WAC so how would I get hurt that bad? I went to the pain clinic at the VA and they told me that they couldn't help me because I had nerve pain. They offered hydrocodone or tramadol. I try to keep moving because if I don't I won't be able to. I'm also caregiver for my husband who has aFib and other heart issues. Guess I just keep on doing what I'm doing. I WILL go back to the orthopedic guy and ask about surgery. Thanks.