Orthopaedic Surgery Central Referral Clinics
Orthopaedic Surgery Central Referral Clinics
Halifax Orthopaedic Assessment Clinic
Hospital(s):
- Dartmouth General Hospital
- QEII Health Sciences Centre
Referrals for:
- All orthopaedic procedures
Services available:
- Standard referral form
- Option to choose “next available” surgeon for consult for hip and knee replacement
- Case management support for hip and knee replacement surgery patients
Contact information:
| Telephone | 1-877-334-3036 |
| Fax | 1-877-334-3039 |
| Website | http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/orthopaedic/orthopaedic-assessment-clinic |
IWK Orthopaedic Clinic
Hospital(s):
- IWK Health Centre
Referrals for:
- All orthopaedic surgery for paediatric patients
- Paediatric fractures and sports injuries
- Paediatric spine surgery
- Paediatric hip surgery
- Paediatric lower extremity alignment and lengthening procedures
- Paediatric musculoskeletal tumours
- Paediatric neuromuscular disorders
Contact information:
| Telephone | 902-470-7238 |
| Fax | 902-470-7237 |
New Glasgow Orthopaedic Prehab
Hospital(s):
- Aberdeen Regional Hospital
Referrals for:
- Hip and knee replacement
Services available:
- Option to choose “next available” surgeon for consult for hip and knee replacement
- Education and exercise classes
Contact information:
| Telephone | 902-752-7600 extension 1199 |
| Fax | 902-755-7558 |
Sydney Central Referral
Hospital(s):
- Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Referrals for:
- All Hip or Knee conditions that require Orthopaedic Assessment - excluding acute ligamentous injuries or revision arthroplast
Services available:
- Standard referral form
- option to choose next available surgeon
- as well- multidisciplinary program, including exercise, that focuses on the management of individuals with some degree of Hip or Knee osteoarthritis
Contact information:
| Telephone | 902-563-8513 |
| Fax | 902-563-8572 |
