In 2020, approximately 719,000 total knee replacements and over 332,000 hip replacements were performed in the U.S. This number continues to grow as our population ages.Total joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable treatments in any area of medicine. A hip or knee replacement done today typically can be expected to last for 20 or more years. In fact, for most patients, total joint replacement surgery will be a lifelong solution for arthritis of the hip or knee.Total joint replacement should be considered as a possible treatment option only after a reasonable attempt at non-surgical management has been determined to be unsuccessful.Talk to your primary care doctor before surgery to insure your health is good enough to undergo the anesthesia and rehabilitation associated with the surgery.There are specific limitations and activity restrictions following total joint replacement that should be reviewed prior to treatment.