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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.
The aim of joint replacement surgery is to correct the deformity and restore the normal length. After a total hip replacement the leg will feel longer due to the swelling in the joint (functional lengthening) and it may take up to 3 months for this to resolve.