After 2 years of docs insisting my hip pain and inability to bear weight was caused by my spine, I finally had another hip x-ray. Turns out I need a THR, no MRI necessary thus far. After researching this, I get it, am relieved, and can't wait to get it done so I can walk again after 2 years! The only problem, as usual, is that I have to wait months to see the doc.