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How early can a patient recover after joint replacement surgery, and what does the recovery timeline look like?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 30 May 2026
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Dr Shrishti to provide: typical hospital stay duration, day of first mobilisation in her practice, discharge criteria, expected timeline to walk independently, return to driving, return to work (desk vs physical), and return to full activity. Distinguish knee vs hip if timelines differ. Note factors that affect pace of recovery.

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Dr. Shrishti Patil

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