Hip replacement procedures have improved the mobility, pain relief, and quality of life for millions of people over the past few decades. In fact, joint replacement surgery is considered one of the most successful orthopedic procedures done today. However, if you will be having this surgery, you should know that proper care and therapy after hip replacement is as critical to the short- and long-term success of these surgeries as the procedures themselves are, helping patients maximize the benefits of joint replacement and minimize risk of post-surgery complications.