What to expect 6 weeks after hip replacement.
Anterior hip replacement recovery week by week.
I ve recovered from the first surgery and on.
Many of the items you ll need to speed down the road to recovery post hip replacement will only be required for a few weeks or so.
Total hip replacement recovery will start with physical therapy in the hospital and will continue once you go home.
Take care of the area around your incision.
Full hip replacement recovery takes 6 to 12 months but replacements can last 20 years.
They usually resume routine activities between 10 and 12 weeks after hip surgery.
Webmd medical reference reviewed by louise chang md on april 15 2018.
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Hip replacement recovery time varies from person to person.
Hip replacement surgery is not a cause of worry these days as it is becoming quite common.
Most patients can walk with assistance the same day as surgery or the day after.
Twelve weeks ago i had a total hip replacement on my right side.
You can ease pain by using an icepack on the area for 10 15 minutes at a time.
At the 6 week point my doc took x rays and everything was great and my doc said all restrictions were now lifted and i could do what i felt safe doing.
10 to 12 weeks after hip replacement surgery you may be able to return to all of your normal activities.
Instead of paying the full price out of pocket medical equipment is frequently not covered by many insurance plans or even your deductible s portion of these items check in your area for free or low cost community resources.
This video looks at what you should expect in the weeks.
Within 6 weeks you ll likely be able to do most of your normal activities.
Don t get it wet and skip creams lotions and ointments.
Recovering from hip replacement surgery doesn t just happen in the first 6 weeks after the operation.