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Generally speaking, hip replacement patients do recover sooner than knee replacement patients, for example. It should be noted, however, that recovery time for a total hip replacement can differ vastly from patient to patient. Some patients may take 6 months to recover; while others may recover in just 4 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.