Hip Issue and Lower Leg Pain

[Guest guest]

At age 40 I was recently diagnosed with congenital hip dysplasia. Progressively

throughout 2010 I started with popping in the hip which has moved to pain.

Reviewing the xray I've worn away most of the cartilage, and the OS that I saw

is recommending a hip replacement.

As of the last month I've been feeling stress in my left knee and ship. My

question for those who've experienced pre replacement pain. Can the stress of a

altered gait be causing the knee and lower leg pain?

I live in Chicago and I'm trying to hold off on the surgery till the better

weather arrives.

Thanks

Chris

Chicago, IL