Orthopedics

WHAT WE OFFER

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) has an Orthopedic Rapid Access Clinic that provides consultation for individuals with hip and/or knee arthritis. Patients are assessed to determine if they are a surgical candidate for joint replacement surgery.

Patients who are candidates for joint replacement are booked to see an orthopedic surgeon. If you do require surgery, PRHC provides post-operative care for patients who have a joint replacement surgery.

Patients who are not deemed surgical candidates at this time receive recommendations from our healthcare team in how to help manage symptoms.

ORTHOPEDIC RAPID ACCESS CLINIC

This clinic is staffed by registered physiotherapists who help to reduce the wait time for a patient who is a surgical candidate to see a surgeon for joint replacement.

Patients qualify to access this service if they are experiencing pain in their hip or knee due to osteoarthritis.

Family physicians or nurse practitioners must make a referral to the LHIN Central Intake office for patients to be seen by the orthopedic rapid access clinic. The referral is reviewed for information and then forwarded to the clinic.

CAST CLINIC

The Cast Clinic plays an important role in the management and treatment of orthopedic issues. The cast clinic is staffed with Orthopedic Technologists and Orthopedic Surgeons. Orthopedic Technologists are skilled in applying casts, splints and fitting patients for a variety of equipment that will help with the healing process.

Patients qualify to access this service after either having orthopedic surgery or if they have been seen in the Emergency Department and are being referred to an orthopedic surgeon for follow up. Patients who have seen a plastic surgeon may also be referred to the cast clinic if they require a cast or splint after hand surgery.

HAVING HIP SURGERY?

Before hip replacement surgery, print and bring this booklet with you. Before surgery for a fractured hip, print and bring this booklet with you. Both will help you on your path to recovery. It’s important to stay active before hip surgery. Learn about ways to stay active.

HAVING KNEE SURGERY?

Before surgery, print and bring this booklet with you to help you on your path to recovery. It’s important to stay active before knee surgery. Learn about ways to stay active.