Hips are comparatively routine with very few complications
I've had bi-lateral hips, total left knee and two lumbar fusions. Wife has bi-lateral shoulders.
Based upon our experience I'd rank the reverse shoulder replacement surgery most complicated and hardest to rehab, then total knee arthroplasty, then hip replacements.
For hips and knees they want you moving with assistive devices same day of surgery. I had one night observation stays for the hips back 12 and 7 years ago, but last year for the knee I went to a orthopedic outpatient clinic, was held one hour for observation then out the door on a walker. Insurers want you home ASAP to save on their costs and also to keep you away from possible infectious materials in hospitals.
So, good luck to you. Follow any movement limitations for the first few weeks and rehab hard! It will pay off quickly on that hip.
Thread Replies (24)
OK, folks, beginning my journey to being bionic tomorrow a.m. If you need
-- RhinoVT
Jul 06, 2026 at 01:46 PM ET
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07/06/26 01:46 PM ET
Rhino, hope the surgery went well and you are at home on the sofa with the
-- HokiesDiver
Jul 08, 2026 at 02:02 PM ET
HokiesDiver
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07/08/26 02:02 PM ET
Get a hip replacement recovery kit and bring the leg lifter to help get in
-- HokiesDiver
Jul 07, 2026 at 01:00 PM ET
HokiesDiver
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07/07/26 01:00 PM ET
My wife is just recovering from one, 11 weeks ago
-- VaTechie
Jul 06, 2026 at 08:52 PM ET
VaTechie
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07/06/26 08:52 PM ET
Did dbl total hip replacements summer of 2010, just do rehab, u be good 2go**
-- astrohokie
Jul 06, 2026 at 06:33 PM ET
astrohokie
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07/06/26 06:33 PM ET
I'd like to get a hip replacement. I've got necrosis in left hip.**
-- IB4TECH
Jul 06, 2026 at 05:29 PM ET
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07/06/26 05:29 PM ET
^Godspeed/God Bless^**
-- bourbonstreet
Jul 06, 2026 at 05:10 PM ET
bourbonstreet
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07/06/26 05:10 PM ET
You are a brave man. Best of luck.**
-- Coach McGuirk
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:36 PM ET
Coach McGuirk
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07/06/26 04:36 PM ET
My titanium collection: 2 hips, left shoulder, right knee...
-- Culpeper Hokie
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:36 PM ET
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07/06/26 04:36 PM ET
"We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better...
-- Spud
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:44 PM ET
Spud
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07/06/26 04:44 PM ET
Hips are comparatively routine with very few complications
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-- tallahasseehokie
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:29 PM ET
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07/06/26 04:29 PM ET
BTW - you may have seen this NSIR thang- but if so OR if not -**
-- PhotoHokieNC
Jul 06, 2026 at 03:50 PM ET
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07/06/26 03:50 PM ET
This is what my wife suggested . . .**
-- RhinoVT
Jul 06, 2026 at 03:57 PM ET
RhinoVT
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07/06/26 03:57 PM ET
Do you have the sound effects too!?**
-- ColoVT82
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:49 PM ET
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07/06/26 02:49 PM ET
Good healing to you!**
-- PhotoHokieNC
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:33 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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07/06/26 02:33 PM ET
^^^ He's more machine now than man, twisted and e-ville ^^^**
-- JoesterVT
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:21 PM ET
JoesterVT
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07/06/26 02:21 PM ET
Better, stronger, faster.
-- Brown Water
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:15 PM ET
Brown Water
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07/06/26 02:15 PM ET
Best wishes and prayers for a good surgery. Update us on...
-- Spud
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:12 PM ET
Spud
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07/06/26 02:12 PM ET
I've been limping for a over a year. Beyond time to get it done. **
-- RhinoVT
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:27 PM ET
RhinoVT
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07/06/26 02:27 PM ET
It's been about two for me but I'm not as old as you
-- HokieMacDaddy
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:41 PM ET
HokieMacDaddy
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07/06/26 02:41 PM ET
severe osteoarthritis. I wanted a cortisone shot before going to Portugal
-- RhinoVT
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:56 PM ET
RhinoVT
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07/06/26 02:56 PM ET
oof - hope the procedure goes smoothly!**
-- HokieMacDaddy
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:05 PM ET
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07/06/26 04:05 PM ET