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When a 85 year old woman falls over and as a hip replacement, how long before she's better?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

85 THA: It depeds upon the personality of the fracture, and if she has a total hip or not. Size of patient, soft tissue and boney quality, health of the patient are important as well. Generally 6-12 weeks to heal.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 2/24/2014

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