Orthopedics focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of diseases and injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and nerves. Specialists may use medical, physical, rehabilitative and/or surgical methods to restore or improve function. How services are accessed can vary.
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Clinics, Programs, and Services
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing
Offered at 9 locations
A bone density scan measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone.
The scan may help your health care provider to determine...
Hip & Knee Arthritis Conservative Management
Offered at 6 locations
For people living with arthritis that do not need joint replacement surgery the Conservative Management program may be available to help give you the tools to live a healthier life...
Hip and Knee Pre-habilitation Program
Offered at 9 locations
The Hip and Knee Arthritis Pre-habilitation program helps you get mentally and physically ready for joint replacement surgery, so that you can have the best possible results from your surgery...
Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacement
Offered at 14 locations
There are many options to help lower your pain and have a better quality of life when you have hip pain that is caused by arthritis. Knowing the tools to...
Knee Arthritis and Knee Replacement
Offered at 15 locations
There are many options to help lower your pain and have a better quality of life when you have knee pain that is often caused by arthritis. Knowing the tools...
Orthopedic Assessment Clinic OAC
Offered at 6 locations
Orthopedic Assessment Clinics are located throughout the province (see list below) to help patients with hip and/or knee arthritis better manage their pain and increase their quality of life.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Offered at 6 locations
Orthopedic surgeons provide orthopedic surgeries at various hospitals across the province. These surgeries fall include:
- Hip replacement surgeries
- Knee replacement surgeries
- Other hip and knee surgeries
- Foot and Ankle
- Upper...
Orthotics (braces)
Offered at 1 location
We provide inpatient and outpatient orthotic services for people of all ages who require a device to protect, support or correct the position of a part of their body. Examples...
Pre-anaesthesia Clinic
Offered at 2 locations
The Pre Anaesthesia Clinic is a Pre Operative clinic where patients that are moderate to high risk are seen prior to their scheduled surgery by an Anaesthetist.
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Spine Assessment Clinic
Offered at 1 location
The Spine Assessment Clinic is a new program to Nova Scotia Health, with the first patients seen in October of 2023. The intent of the Spine Assessment Clinic is to...