Bummer to hear you gave up pickleball. It was my love of the game that drive me to finally get my TKR. Even though it was pickleball that tore it up to begin with 7 years ago. Even with this awful clunking, pickleball is the one activity I can do where it doesn't bother me as much. I think because of that split step and knee bent position I am in most of the time. And just too busy going after the ball to notice it as much. Haha Thanks again for taking the time to chat with me. I'll be sure to keep you posted as to my decision about corrective surgery. I am 67, btw., so looking forward to a few more years of pball.