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What is average recovery time for hip replacement?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

THA recovery: Usually up walking on it full weight bearing by the next morning, sometimes even the night of surgery. Lots of pt and therapy: start with walker, progress to cane and stairs. 6 weeks for collagen and soft tissue to heal.

Answered 4/23/2023

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