“How painful is a hip replacement?”
I am a 47 year old female. I will have a hip replacement surgery next month. How painful is a hip replacement?
1 Answer
OrthopaedicSurgeonOrthopaedicSurgeon
People experience pain differently, but most people who have a hip replacement are up and walking very soon after surgery. You might use an opiate for a few days, but not very many. Most importantly, do your physical therapy as directed.
