northbay.org 7 “I remember him saying, ‘I don’t know how you’re even functioning.’ But then he said: ‘Let’s talk about your goals.’ And that changed everything.” Davidson left that appointment with something she hadn’t felt in years: hope. A tailor-made treatment Dr. Caravelli replaced Davidson’s right knee in January and her left in April. “Robotic surgery allows us to tailor the procedure to each individual patient,” explains Dr. Caravelli. “Every knee has a unique shape. Being able to reconstruct it with accuracy improves long-term outcomes.” Davidson now walks pain-free and tearfully recalls her first steps: “I have no arthritis. I can stand, walk to my car and even drive— something I didn’t think I would ever be able to do again. And I’m finally able to sleep again. I hadn’t had a full night’s rest in seven years.” Her wheelchair now sits unused in the garage. The Davidsons credit both Dr. Caravelli’s surgical expertise and NorthBay Health’s commitment to high-quality, accessible care. “He has this incredible gift,” Davidson’s husband says. “He understood Malone’s pain and believed in her potential. And he had the tools to make it happen.” Today, Davidson moves through life with a renewed sense of freedom. “I prayed to get my life back,” she says. “Now I’m not just walking again—I’m living again. And I’m so grateful to the team at NorthBay Health for making that possible.” Eat anti-inflammatory foods like salmon, mackerel, berries, leafy greens, nuts and seeds. Get enough calcium and vitamin D to protect bone strength and joint function. Stay hydrated to help maintain joint cushioning. Warm up before activity, and avoid high-impact movements without stretching. Get your life back To learn more about NorthBay Health’s Total Joint Replacement Program, visit northbay.org/jrp and request an appointment with our joint experts. Keep your joints healthy Small changes today can prevent major joint issues tomorrow. Here are a few ways to protect and care for your joints at home: HEALTH TIP I can stand, walk to my car and even drive—something I didn’t think I would ever be able to do again. And I’m finally able to sleep again.” —Malone Davidson Eat anti-inflammatory foods like salmon, mackerel, berries, leafy greens, nuts and seeds. Stay hydrated to help maintain joint cushioning. Get enough calcium and vitamin D to protect bone strength and joint function. Warm up before activity, and avoid high-impact movements without stretching.
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