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How long before I will be able to drive and carry out normal physical activities?

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How long before I will be able to drive and carry out normal physical activities?

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Patients can start to drive six weeks after surgery. Some kind of walking aid, either stick or crutches, is usually needed for between 3 and 8 weeks. Most patients are almost back to normal after a couple of months, although the hip continues to improve for up to a year after surgery.