- Description
- A chronic spine assessment clinic, which includes triage and assessment to determine if surgery is warranted.
This clinic does not provide conservative treatment. Conservative treatment options should be trialed at least 3 months prior to a referral. They include physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, aquasize, core strengthening exercise and pain management. If applicable, weight loss and smoking cessation should be addressed. Clinical staff do not provide prescriptions, or second opinions. Referrals for tumors and acute fractures and other urgent conditions requiring diagnosis / treatment should be directed to a Spine Surgeon instead.
Clinical assessment appointments are provided to patients who are agreeable to surgery, have trialed conservative treatment for at least 3 months, have clinical signs and symptoms, and have evidence on diagnostic imaging supporting the protocol for surgery.
If the Spine Surgeons offer surgery, the surgical bookings are then arranged through the surgeons office.
Key Provider: nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), spine surgeons - Eligibility
- Yes, Clinical assessment appointments are provided to patients who are agreeable to surgery, have trialed conservative treatment for at least 3 months, have clinical signs and symptoms, and have evidence on diagnostic imaging supporting the protocol for surgery (18 years and older).
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-5520
- Fax
- 780-407-5687
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Barrier-free parking available in parkade located on west side of Kaye Edmonton Clinic. Click here for more parking information.
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- November 7, 2024
- Address
- 11400 University Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z1This facility provides a range of healthcare services. There's no emergency department at this location.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 03:15 PMTue08:00 AM to 03:15 PMWed08:00 AM to 03:15 PMThu08:00 AM to 03:15 PMFri08:00 AM to 03:15 PM
