Gingernut, the Doctor is more inclined to go along the ‘wear and tear’ route as there doesn’t seem to be any inflamation of the joints. I am in my late thirties and live in the UK. It worried me with regards to my career and if this was a career limiting condition. However reading the replies it seems that it doesn’t have to be career limiting. My biggest worry is the fact that it got worse over the last year. With my age I have a lot longer left as a pilot. If it would ultimately lead to me not being able to perform my duties then I rather find out now. At least now I would have time on my side to prepare for a new career in case it is required at a later date.
Back to the Doctor it is.