Thanks for responding.

The orthopedic surgeon I had a consultation with specializes in hip and knee surgery only.... and also only does the anterior approach which I'd prefer since the recovery time is supposed to be less. He did say that some people notice less back pain after having their hip replaced... mentioned the one leg was shorter than the other.

Not sure what you meant by "a doc that looks at the whole of you". He just does hips and knees.