When your kidneys fail, dialysis keeps your body in balance by: 1  removing waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body. 2  keeping a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate. 3  helping to control blood pressure.
Perhaps the most common questions patients have about hip replacement are regarding the recovery process and recovery time. There is no definite answer, as each individualâs situation differs significantly from anyone elseâs, but typically patients return to normal activity within 3-6 months.
you and your orthopaedic surgeon may be discussing a hip replacement (see illustration below). Each year, about 200 000 patients decide to have a hip replacement. An important factor to consider is the recovery process following surgery. Research-ers have found that most patients have decreased pain and improved ability to perform their daily activities after a hip replacement. However, what remains unknown is how long it takes to recover. In its April 2011 issue, JOSPT published a research study providing new evidence that can help you un-derstand the time needed to recover after this surgery and how soon you will be able to walk more easily. NEW INSIGHTS