Alberta Hip and Knee Program

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services


Description
Provides care to people who have been referred to an orthopedic surgeon for a hip or knee replacement.

Provides a healthcare team approach to assess and treat people who need total joint replacement surgery. The first appointment may be with a musculoskeletal (MSK) specialist or an orthopedic surgeon. An MSK (musculoskeletal) specialist will determine whether you are a surgical candidate.

  • If you are a surgical candidate, you will be placed back on the surgeon consultation waitlist in your original position
  • If you are non-surgical, the MSK (musculoskeletal) specialist will provide you with recommendations to improve your pain and function

The program will continue to follow your progress until after your surgery.


Affiliation: Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute
Key Provider: doctors, kinesiologists, occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Clients who have been referred to an orthopedic surgeon for a hip or knee replacement.
Application Process
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-678-3400
Fax
780-672-1322
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 21, 2024
Address
6601 48 Avenue
Camrose, AB, T4V 3G8
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM