Recovering at Home - Surgical Guide to Right Anterior Total Hip Replacement

Your New Joint Is Different

Recovery from surgery takes time. You will likely feel tired and fatigued for several weeks, which is normal. It is important to plan periods of rest throughout the day. You may experience skin numbness around your incision and joint stiffness. This is also normal. At times, you may notice clicking. This is common and is due to the implant surfaces rubbing together. These symptoms will gradually improve over several weeks and months. The benefits of joint replacement usually become fully evident 6 to 8 months after surgery.