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.
This publication contains general information about hip replacement. It describes what a hip replacement is, who should have it, and alternatives to surgery. If surgery is required, it explains what the surgery involves, recovery, and rehabilitation.If you have further questions, you may wish to discuss them with your health care provider.uring a traditional hip replacement, which lasts from 1 to 2 hours, the surgeon makes a 6- to 8-inch incision over the side of the hip through the muscles and removes the diseased bone tissue and cartilage from the hip joint, while leaving the healthy parts of the joint intact.