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How long do most people take to get out of the hospital after a hip replacement?

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3 days: Everyone is different but the average length of stay is 3 days.

Answered 7/20/2012

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2-3 days: Some stay longer in rehab.

Dr Alvarez agreed

Answered 4/11/2015

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