I had no real pain in the hip area, rather my back. Thinking I needed to go to physical therapy. X-rays proved that my hip had dissolved, much to my shock. Dr. Anseth said he had no idea how I walked ! I had totally hip replacement on Thursday and went to work on Monday. Missing only a day of work. I can't recommend this great doctor enough. I am a great walking advertisement for his great work. Also I didn't need pain killers for work.. Simply AMAZING.