“Should I still have pain 6 weeks after hip replacement?”

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“Should I still have pain 6 weeks after hip replacement?”

I had a hip replacement 6 weeks ago. It still hurts. Should I still have pain 6 weeks after hip replacement?

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**Dr. Clive M. Segil** Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Clive M. Segil Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA

No.

**Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld** Orthopedist Tyler, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld Orthopedist Tyler, TX

6 wks is still early. Your orthopedist should get X-rays at your next visit to ensure that the hardware all looks appropriate.

**Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya** Orthopaedic Surgeon Biloxi, MS · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya Orthopaedic Surgeon Biloxi, MS

Yes, it's normal up to 3 months.