Pain Relief With Hip Replacement Surgery

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Six months after hip replacement, about 90 out of 100 people have less pain than before the surgery

Six months after hip replacement, about 90 out of 100 people have less pain and can do more activities than they could before surgery.

The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.

Current as of: July 17, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
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