hey!! cheers bob, thats sound like im on the right path then!!! should i get a physio or u think i should be ok doing these basic exercises?? it feels like it concrete mate, really weird!! still really hurt too, should i be pushing through the pain to try and get it moving, ive tried moving it as much as i can, i mean, it wiggles abit haha if i try too hard it just REALLY hurts!! im glad it all seems to be going ok, i just dont kno how far i should be pushing it!!! im not going to get back training until told im ready, gotta be sensible!!! thanks for all you help matey!!!! ps what would happen if bone death did happen?? would it be an artificial bone or would the patient have to just live witht the pain and disibility???? cheers again, Sam