Joint replacement surgery is becoming increasingly common. The object is to enable patients to regain the mobility and freedom of movement they have lost. After having lived with joint pain and limited mobility for a long time, getting your joint replacement surgery done will give you a huge sense of relief. You can now look forward to being pain free and having your freedom of movement back again. Keep in mind that replacing a hip or knee is not a small thing, it is major surgery and you need to take your time and recover properly, failing which the new joint could be affected and the end result of the procedure less than what you expect. How long your recovery takes and what you need to do during that time will be communicated to you by your doctor. Image Courtesy: Pexels It often happens that the improved mobility even shortly after the recovery begins leads patients to presume that they are fit to undertake more than they safely can. This can result in major complications.