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A member asked:
How long on average after thp, should one be able to sleep on the affected side (posterior incision).
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THA: Typically as soon as one can tolerate laying on the hip. The one recommendation is that pillows are kept between the legs to prevent crossing the legs and this is necessary until 6 weeks after surgery.
Answered 6/30/2013
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