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Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
Lower level, Ambulatory Procedures Unit
115 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8
115 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8
905-494-6218 ext 1
Call 911 in emergencies
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last Updated: Sep 3, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Primary care provider can refer patient to this Clinic to be assessed for primary joint replacement or for conservative management advice
Eligibility / Target Population
Patients with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis
Fees
Most services covered by OHIP
Languages
English
Area Served
Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga (Malton)
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
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):
Location:
Across the parking lot from Etobicoke General Hospital, Fourth Level
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:
Across the parking lot from Etobicoke General Hospital, Fourth Level
Last Updated: Sep 3, 2024: Suggest an edit