Thank you all for your help. Not only will I discuss all of this with my orthopedic surgeon and radiologist before my next surgery, I appreciate knowing that others are going through this alsol It is a little frustrating to know that this (although not a common malady) has no prescribed treatment, and they WE are forced to work this out ourselves. All and all, I believe that we are doing pretty good, and working together will develop a protocol that others in the future can use.