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Program:
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Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
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Address:
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Third level, next to the snow elevators
2100 Bovaird Dr E
Brampton, ON
L6R 3J7
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Intersection:
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Bramalea Rd and Bovaird Dr E
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Location:
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Brampton (Sandringham—Wellington)
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
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Service Description:
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Patients with moderate to severe hip and knee osteoarthritis can be assessed through the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) * a specially trained team reviews patient needs and recommends surgical or non-surgical treatment options * For those not needing surgery at this time, information is provided on available resources, to support the patient in the community * for those requiring surgery there may be a wait time of several months to see a surgeon, prioritization is based on severity of injury
Details about the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC):
- Appointment is booked within two business days of referral
- Patient is seen within two to four weeks
- The RAC will share assessment results with the primary care provider who referred the patient
- Appointments are 45 minutes long with arrival time 15 minutes before the appointment
- Wear shorts or loose-fitting pants, comfortable clothing and comfortable footwear
- Patient to bring a CD of most recent X-rays rays and a list of medications
Location:
Main entrance, leaf elevator
South building, Second Level, Room S.2 666
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Primary care provider can refer patient to this Clinic to be assessed for primary joint replacement or for conservative management advice
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Patients with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis
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Area Served:
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Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga (Malton)
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