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
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 403-502-8648 ext 1530
- Fax
- 403-528-8163
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls and washrooms. - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 21, 2024
- Address
- 666 5 Street SW
Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4H6This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre is located within this facility.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 03:30 PMTue08:00 AM to 03:30 PMWed08:00 AM to 03:30 PMThu08:00 AM to 03:30 PMFri08:00 AM to 03:30 PM
