What precautions I need to take, and for how long ?

The most important of all, are the precautions to be taken by the patient himself. Dislocation of the new joint is a potential risk. extreme of movements should be avoided under all circumstances. The soft tissue healing takes approximately 6 weeks, however, if the hip joint is structurally unstable, or the soft tissue tension is not adequate, precautions need to be taken for a longer time.