07/28/2026
One of the most common misconceptions about hip replacement is that recovery means weeks of being bedridden before you can even stand.
In reality, most patients are up and walking with assistance within hours to a day of the procedure. Many are cleared to drive within two to three weeks, and full recovery with physical therapy typically takes between three and six months.
Every recovery timeline looks a little different, depending on your health and the specifics of your procedure — but immobility for months is not the standard.
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