Hi i went without a hip for three and a half years after infection with a spacer down to my knee as my femur had to be removed ten years ago with infection,it was very comfortable and i could drive i would have been happy to keep it but unfortunately it broke and after alot of ups and downs i know have had a new hip for 6 months being on permanent antibiotics and regularly followed up i am doing well,still on crutches but feeling well,good luckxxx