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Once a patient no longer needs walking aids and can walk around the house without pain--in addition to being able to walk two blocks around the house without pain or resting--all of these are considered signs of short-term recovery. The average short-term recovery time for a total hip replacement is 4 to 6 weeks.
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.