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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can ...

We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can start to wear out from the effects of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic injur ...

September 24, 2021
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Robotic Total Knee Replacement

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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Robotic Total Knee Replacement

Traditional total joint replacement surgery is one of the most reliable and cost-effective surgical proce ...

Traditional total joint replacement surgery is one of the most reliable and cost-effective surgical procedures in modern medicine. It has improved dramatically over the years, with smaller incisions, ...

September 24, 2021
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surge ...

Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surgery. For hip replacements, this involves making a 4 - 5 inch incision either in the back or the ...

September 24, 2021
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventin ...

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventing falls?We’re concerned about preventing falls for a number of reasons, but the most important ...

September 01, 2021
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Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!

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|Date: July 12, 2021
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Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!

Content derived from DocTalk with Andy Ashbaugh, MD, Sports Medicine https://www.youtube.com/embed/VT0Nns ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Andy Ashbaugh, MD, Sports Medicine https://www.youtube.com/embed/VT0NnswQEEE What is Sports Medicine?Sports Medicine focuses on physical activity and how to prevent a ...

July 12, 2021
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Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

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|Date: December 16, 2020
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Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

Do you have an upcoming X-ray or CT appointment? Thanks to advances in technology, gonadal (testicles and ...

Do you have an upcoming X-ray or CT appointment? Thanks to advances in technology, gonadal (testicles and ovaries) and fetal (baby) lead apron shields are no longer necessary, per the American College ...

December 16, 2020
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Visiting Orthopedic Surgeons Learning About Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

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|Date: November 01, 2016
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Visiting Orthopedic Surgeons Learning About Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

We have had 10 groups of visiting surgeons come to Valley Medical Center to observe hip and knee replacem ...

We have had 10 groups of visiting surgeons come to Valley Medical Center to observe hip and knee replacement surgery. We have had several local Seattle surgeons, others from around the greater Washing ...

November 01, 2016
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Cervical Cancer Screening Explained

Pap tests, HPV vaccine, Colposcopies and moreCervical cancer screening is part of regular preventive care ...
Debbie's Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley

The video below shares the story of Debbie, a Valley patient. After opting for a ...
From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient's Hernia Surgery Story

One morning, Michael experienced an unexpected and alarming health issue. He knew something was wrong ...
Enlarged Glands, Too Many Hormones, and Nodules: When Surgery May be Needed for Thyroid, Adrenal, or Parathyroid Conditions

A DocTalk video with Nicole Zern, MD, Endocrine SurgeonThe endocrine system is a complex network ...
Tender, Swollen Joints? Evaluating and Treating Early May Prevent Long-Term Debilitating Damage

There’s a misconception that inflammatory conditions affect mostly older patients, but they often impact much ...
I’m a Vascular Surgeon: Here’s My Best Advice for Preventing Varicose Veins and How I Treat Them

In just five-minutes, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon John “Jack” McCallum, MD, shares his top three ...
Valley's 'Top Doc' Providers Recognized by Seattle Met and Seattle Magazines

Two Seattle magazines hold Top Docs polls that allow providers to vote for their peers as ...
Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and ...
Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

There are three basic approaches to a total hip replacement. The most commonly used approach ...
Robotic Total Knee Replacement

Traditional total joint replacement surgery is one of the most reliable and cost-effective surgical procedures ...

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