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Considering Joint Replacement? As we age, our bodies change, and joints can begin to ache as cartilage disappears. Arthritis, osteoarthritis, wear and tear, and time can all lead to joint decay and pain. Do you identify with any or all of the following questions? • Is it painful to perform everyday activities? • Does the pain interfere with your ability to walk? To sleep? • Does your hip or knee hurt one or more days per week? • Do you consider your pain more than mild? • Are pain medications no longer working? If so, it may be time to consider joint replacement surgery. Knowing the facts about total joint replacement can help ensure your experience and outcomes are positive. Our bone and joint specialists at Queen of the Valley Medical Center are at the top of their field, meeting national criteria that rank us as Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery. We’ve also earned the 2013 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Orthopedics. This prestigious award sets the highest and most objective standards of performance for full-service orthopedic hospitals highly recommended by women. Designated hospitals must meet high standards of clinical excellence, including low complication and infection rates. Queen of the Valley Medical Center combines evidence-based practices with personalized care to optimize our patients’ outcomes. We’re committed to guiding and supporting you every step of the way, so you can transition seamlessly from inpatient to outpatient care and resume your active life. If you’ve got questions, we invite you to take advantage of our free communitywide joint replacement classes. These give you direct access to specialists in the field, close to home. You’re invited, with no obligation, to explore your options informally, so you are fully informed about the latest advancements in joint replacement, innovations in post-operative pain management, and more. To register for a class or to learn more, call our Orthopedic Resource Line at (707) 251-3509. Blue Shield of California An independent member of the Blue Shield Association Designated as a Center for Spine Surgery Blue Shield of California An independent member of the Blue Shield Association Explore your options with the orthopedic specialists of Queen of the Valley Medical Center 38 www. n A PAVA L L E Y L I F E magaz ine . c o m advertorial feature


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