HIP - Questions and Answers
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What can I expect from the surgical experience?
- Surgical incision on the side of your affected hip.
- Length of surgery will be approximately one and a half to two hours. Preoperative care and time spent in the recovery room can add an additional 2-3 hours before you are back in your hospital room.
- Rehabilitation and walking begin the day after surgery.
- Hospital stay is normally 3 to 5 days
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