Good lord the orthopaedic needs to be smacked. No wonder you're frustrated Mary, you're not getting answers to legitimate quesitons. However, PT is the appropriate course right now. If the other muscles are taking over then strengthening exercises is the best way to resolve that. Sometimes it does take a long time but they will progress you to a point where you can follow up with a home exercise plan.

For what it's worth, Jack continues to be seen by a physiatrist, a rehabilitation doctor that specializes in setting up treatment plans individualized to each patient's condition. He's the one that worked with the PT and ST on what muscles etc to concentrate on. It may give you a graceful way out if you need to stay with this orthpeadic - you're just verifying if there is a better therapy here. They are usually associated with major medical centers in the rehabilitation departments. The other route is a second opinion by another orthopaedic.

Regards JoAnne