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William Barrett Bowlin, MD

Orthopedist

Dr. William Bowlin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Bowlin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bowlin tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
10 years Experience
William Barrett Bowlin, MD
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

How long does it take to feel good after hip replacement?

The hip pain from osteoarthritis resolves immediately after surgery; however, the soreness and weakness from a hip replacement typically resides around 4-6 weeks. An anterior approach READ MORE
The hip pain from osteoarthritis resolves immediately after surgery; however, the soreness and weakness from a hip replacement typically resides around 4-6 weeks. An anterior approach may provide a slightly quicker recover with less postoperative precautions. People usually return to driving at 2-4 weeks once they feel safe and no longer taking narcotic pain medications.