From the Hiking Trails to the Operating Room: How a Veteran Surgeon is Keeping Sahuarita and Green Valley Seniors Moving
6/23/2026
Southern Arizona boasts some of the most spectacular hiking trails and golf courses in the country, but for thousands of local residents, chronic joint pain has turned these vibrant activities into a distant memory. To meet the growing demand for high-quality, local joint care, Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is highlighting the advanced orthopedic surgical solutions offered by veteran surgeon Dr. Francisco Jaume, D.O.
Dr. Jaume, a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience, specializes in the advanced procedures designed to restore mobility and independence to active adults. Dr. Jaume’s wide range of interest and experience include wrist and ankle fracture care, hand surgery, carpal tunnel release, rotator cuff repairs, Achilles tendon repairs and press-fit total knee and hip joint replacements – which encourage natural bone growth into the implant for enhanced longevity.
Dr. Jaume’s surgical approach is designed to get patients off the sidelines and back to the activities they love.
"Many of my patients think that giving up the golf course or the hiking trails is just a natural, unavoidable part of aging," says Dr. Jaume. "But with today’s surgical advancements, it doesn't have to be. Our goal at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is to provide world-class, life-changing joint replacements right here in the community, eliminating the need for exhausting commutes to central Tucson."
For residents of Sahuarita and Green Valley, choosing surgery close to home drastically simplifies the pre-operative and post-operative physical therapy process, which is critical to a successful recovery. Dr. Jaume’s comprehensive approach ensures that every patient receives a personalized surgical and rehabilitation plan tailored to their specific lifestyle goals.
Dr. Jaume is currently accepting new patients at Northwest Bone & Joint at Duval Mine. To schedule a consultation or to learn more about joint replacement options, please call (520) 352-1004 or visit https://www.nwalliedphysicians.com/doctors-providers/jaume-francisco-do-10331.
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