Anterior Hip Replacement Rehab Timeline. Let's take a closer look at the general timeline for recovery after hip replacement surgery. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Total Hip Replacement." Claudette Lajam, MD, orthopedic surgeon, NYU Langone Medical Center; assistant professor of orthopedics, Hospital for Joint Diseases-New York University School of Medicine.
Most patients go home the same day surgery is performed and are walking. Original Editors - Annelies Beckers , Vincent Everaert. The anterior hip was trivial recovery with no movement restrictions at all.
Direct anterior total hip replacement is an option for most patients with severe arthritis of the hip.
Anterior hip replacement recovery and rehabilitation are quicker for patients.
You will probably have six weeks or more of physical therapy and won't be able to drive until you are off pain pills. The information presented hereāin timeline I had a partial hip replacement and was released to an inpatient rehab center where I was transported. The types of arthritis that can be treated by a total hip.