Ok. I can't figure why my hip started bothering me so much after all these years. It was my right knee that had surgery, removed cartelage (?) so many years ago. In fact, I was able to use my right knee more than my left knee stepping up curbs, etc. But suddenly about 3 years ago my right hip muscles(?), nerves (?) began aching aching badly. And now I really cannot walk well. At all. Which leaves open the question, what is hurting by the hip? And which should be done first, the hip or the knee? And as far as rehab goes, which is better to do first? Yes, I see doctor in a couple of days and will ask. If I don't get answers that satisfy me I'm going somewhere else for the surgery even if he's the greatest surgeon around here. I think.