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.
How long does hip replacement surgery take to perform? The average hip replacement surgery takes just 1-2 hours to perform. How long your hip operation takes will depend on how complicated your case is, your physical state and weight, the severity of your joint osteoarthritis, the type of replacement youâre receiving (like anterior or posterior lateral) and of course, whether youâre getting a partial (hip hemiarthroplasty) or full hip replacement.