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How long does a hip replacement typically last?
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20 years: 80% to 90% last 20 years.
Answered 7/20/2012
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10 years or longer: Some only last only a few years due to complications, but most last for decades. Only about seven percent of patients ever need a second hip the same side.
Answered 7/5/2012
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