Hi carolg,, wow,, I feel your pain ... but physically and mentally. thanks for the info on the ORIF.. I did Medical Transcription for 4 years,, but it was a little different than most transcription. I worked in a prison. so I had to know when the Dr's diagnosed something and what tests to send them our for and to what facilities.. I have been very savoy in learning anything and everything about an illness I or my husband has, He had a major stroke 34 years ago.. and lots of things that seems to happen due to the stroke. Anyway I agree with you that this second opinion is not what everyone thinks.. Most Dr's dont want to take on another dr's mistakes.. or a failed implant. or loosening.. Which can happen, due to the fixture loosening in or from the cement... I guess I need to get with the other dr, (not going to waste my money going), but will contact them to get the kind of fixture it was,, so if there is ever a recall -- .. but I dont know if I am going to go to another dr. I hope I can endure the pain.. but I have not had to deal with it as long as you .. I am only 8 months,, and this pain has been since the 3rd week after surgery.. so I know its surgery related.