Bombay Bone and Joint Clinic

TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY - Timelines, Common Myths & FAQ,s TIMELINE AND EXPECTATIONS • Surgery duration: 1.5 - 2 hours • Hospital stay: 3-5 days • Weight-bearing: Immediate with support • Independent walking: 4-6 weeks • Return to full daily activity: 3-6 months AFTERCARE • Follow hip precautions for 6-8 weeks (avoid extreme rotation and deep flexion) • Physiotherapy for 3-6 months • Raised toilet seat during early recovery • Regular implant assessment at scheduled follow-ups COMMON MYTHS Myth: Hip replacement means permanent disability. Truth: Most patients return to walking, swimming, and cycling within 3-6 months of surgery. Myth: You must rest completely for months after surgery. Truth: Early mobilisation walking on Day 1 is now standard practice and actually significantly improves recovery outcomes. Myth: The implant will loosen quickly. Truth: Modern implants have long-term survival above 90% at 15-20 years is well documented. FAQs Q: Can I sit on the floor after hip replacement? A: Cross-legged sitting is restricted for 6-8 weeks, then gradually permitted based on implant type and recovery progress. Dr. Grewal advises each patient specifically on returning to floor activities. Q: Does hip replacement affect leg length? A: Pre-operative templating ensures leg length is balanced as precisely as possible. 5 days ago Call now