Joint Replacement

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To make an appointment or find out more about our FREE orthopedic classes and seminars, talk with our orthopedic care center. Call toll-free: 1-855-366-7246.

When you’re ready for a joint replacement procedure, you want the best surgeons, facilities, technology and care. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Cottage Center for Orthopedics.

Experienced Surgeons & Exceptional Outcomes

As many as 15 extensively trained and board-certified specialists and affiliates at Cottage Center for Orthopedics perform more than 1,000 joint replacement procedures each year—far surpassing any other program on California’s Central Coast. That means you can expect the best possible outcomes and the individual attention you deserve.

Nationally Recognized Joint Replacement

From assessment through surgery and rehabilitation at Cottage Health, you’re assured of exceptional care close to home that gets you moving again and meets or exceeds national standards, including:

  • Gold Seal of Approval™, the top designation for knee and hip surgery programs from The Joint Commission, America’s foremost independent healthcare accrediting agency
  • Blue Distinction Center designation from the national Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, which identifies comprehensive inpatient knee and hip replacement programs based on rigorous, evidence-based, objective criteria

Joint Replacement Services

Choose Cottage Center for Orthopedics when you want excellent joint replacement care, including:

  • Knee replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Shoulder replacement

For procedures to replace other joints—ankle, elbow or wrist, or joints in the hand or foot—you’ll work with one of our skilled and experienced orthopedic surgeons to develop the approach and plan of care that meets your specific needs.

Total Hip/Knee Joint Replacement Guides

You’ll receive a copy of the appropriate Joint Replacement Guide when you attend the preoperative seminar. Or you can download our free guides immediately through the links below.

Aftercare Programs

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Therapy Services

More Options for Your Bones & Joints

Your particular situation may not need surgery. Explore your orthopedic care options, including pain management and healthy joint living classes to help you live well with your joints as they are now.

Pre-Operative Total Hip/Knee Replacement Seminar Video

Cottage Health Pre-Operative Joint ReplacementThis video is intended for patients scheduled for a knee or hip replacement surgery and taught by a team of nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapist.

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What Cottage Patients Say

“Everyone was super—I was waited on like a king. I need to have my other knee done and won’t hesitate to have it done. The PACU nurse was attentive and so kind.”
–Paul, Santa Barbara

“Amazing experience. I have never been in a hospital where it was like a 4-star hotel. Everyone was so sweet.”
–Andrea, Santa Barbara

“Great experience. All staff wonderful and fabulous. There were on top of things. [The] student nurse was excellent. She had a way of making me comfortable. I liked the fact that I was awake and able to watch the whole surgery.”
–Geraldine, Santa Ynez