Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

You may be able to walk as usual from a couple of weeks to about 3 months after hip replacement surgery. Recovery depends on factors like your overall health, your physical activity, and sticking to ...

Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares what to expect at every step along the ...