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Total hip replacement therapy, or arthroplasty, is a major surgical intervention involving the removal of the damaged or degraded ball-and-sock hip joint and replacing it with an artificial hip joint.<\/p>\n

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Total hip replacement therapy, or arthroplasty, is a major surgical intervention involving the removal of the damaged or degraded ball-and-sock hip joint and replacing it with an artificial hip joint.<\/p>\n

Patients can expect to spend 2-5 days in hospital, undergoing the procedure. The operation itself takes around 60-90 minutes. However, the benefits can last up to a lifetime \u2013 depending on future wear and tear and the type of replacement hip joint.<\/p>\n

Surgeons aim to return patients to normal movement and activity, free from pain. That can take several months of post-operative recovery. Below, we detail the hip replacement surgery recovery timeline.<\/p>\n

Post-Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery Timeline<\/h2>\n

Immediately After Surgery<\/h3>\n

After the surgery is completed, patients are usually taken to the recovery room. Here, nurses and doctors closely monitor their vital signs, manage pain, and monitor their recovery. Although small, all operations carry a risk of complications like infection or blood clots; therefore, some blood tests may be performed.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s common for patients to experience grogginess and discomfort. Mobility will be limited, and patients will require assistance with basic movements.<\/p>\n

The Following Days<\/h3>\n

At Kardiolita Hospital, we\u2019re keen to see patients moving as soon as possible. We manage pain levels by gradually introducing sitting, standing, and walking with support. Physical therapy can start within a day of surgery, and we teach patients to identify the signs of infection and other issues.<\/p>\n

If there are no other problems, patients can expect to be discharged within a few days of surgery. However, you won\u2019t be discharged until the doctor is confident in your ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), e.g., showering, getting out of bed, or putting on socks and shoes.<\/p>\n

The First Three Months<\/h3>\n

In the first three months after hip replacement surgery, patients can expect:<\/p>\n