Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Orthopedic Rapid Access Clinic

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Record #: PET1242

Last Modified: 29 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 28 Nov 2023

Description (Service)

Orthopedic Rapid Access Clinic provides consultation for individuals with hip and/or knee arthritis.

Patients will see a nurse practitioner and/or a physiotherapist to determine if they are a surgical candidate for joint replacement surgery.
Patients who are surgical candidates for joint replacement will be booked to see an orthopedic surgeon.
Patients who are not deemed surgical candidates at this time receive recommendations from the healthcare team. This can include cortisone injections, exercises, weight-loss counselling, and pain management strategies. These recommendations are sent to the primary care practitioner who will follow up with the patient.
The Clinic helps to reduce the wait time for patients to see a surgeon for hip and/or knee replacement surgery.

PET In or Out of Home Service	Out-of-Home Service
PET Referral Process	Referral Required
Hours	Hours not specified
Areas Served	Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Patients experiencing pain in their hip or knee due to osteoarthritis.
Application	Referral by Family physicians or nurse practitioners to the LHIN Central Intake office for patients to be seen by the orthopedic rapid access clinic. Referral is reviewed and then forwarded to the clinic.
Languages	English
Fees	none

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	1 Hospital Dr Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 7C6 View Google Map
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-743-2121 ext. 3203
E-Mail	info@prhc.on.ca
Website	www.prhc.on.ca/healthcare-services/surgery/orthopedics

Categories	Condition Specific Treatment
Category Group	Community Health