Infection is the most common occurrence. With cement disease, a synovial like membrane containing particulate debris develops that produces large amounts of bone resorbing factors. They must be healthy. Strict confinement and close supervision is required for 8 weeks after surgery. The most painful hip is replaced first and if the second hips needs to be replaced, it is at least 2 months later.
Most dogs walk on their new hip immediately after surgery.
Recovery time is quicker if the THR is done before the hind leg muscles have atrophied.