There is actually a blog dedicated to this condition. I've been having some hip pain lately, so it interested me. I've attached the link below (fai is short for the medical term I guess).
I rely on the Mayo clinic for all my medical questions. I'm not sure their article applies - its a little technical for me but I attached it anyway Don't forget you can get disability insurance from Aflac (shop around - because I hear they are a little expensive) or another insurance company. Then wait the mandatory waiting period.
It can be anywhere from a month to 6 months before you make a claim. Then at least if you miss work, you can have some money coming in. That may take some of the burden off.
Good Luck - hope you get things worked out.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.