No more cane

. . . well almost. The broken cane symbolizes? 1 the darn thing is defective? 2 the user didn't read the manual? 3 I don't need it anymore?

Number 3 is the best answer. My doctor told me to use it when walking amongst a crowd. Otherwise, I'm cane free. Everyone is different but, if there's anyone out there suffering from ailing hips, I strongly recommend that you consider hip replacement. Pain pills, exercises, diet, etc. will not 'cure' the problem.

Live life to the fullest. Take advantage of the wonders of modern medical techniques if possible.