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The purpose of a joint replacement is to help restore pain-free or near pain-free movement to a joint. Once a patient's pain is under control, he or she should be able to return to a more active lifestyle. Activities that could not be performed before surgery, such as climbing stairs, walking acceptable distances, or driving, may be resumed as directed by your surgeon after total joint replacement surgery. Your orthopedic surgeon may have several patients who would be willing to speak with you about their experiences before and after total joint replacement surgery. Ask your orthopedic surgeon about this beneficial resource.

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