In a partial hip replacement, the leg may feel more sturdy than it would after a total hip replacement, which can help a person move and recuperate slightly faster.Įxperts do not recommend hip replacements for people below the age of 20. They may show the patient how to sit and bend to avoid damaging the new hip. This can initially feel painful or uncomfortable.Ī physiotherapist may show a person how to exercise the leg to strengthen the hip and advise them on what activities to avoid. A person may be able to walk short distances with assistance on the same day as the operation. Healthcare professionals will help a person to get up and move around immediately after the surgery. This will require wound care at home in the coming weeks, which the medical team will discuss with a person. The doctor may staple or stitch close the incision for about 2 weeks.
Following either a partial or total hip replacement, a person will typically remain in the hospital for 1–2 days.ĭoctors typically administer pain relievers, which may include:
