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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...

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Diagnostic Imaging

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthopedics

Osteoarthritis

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...

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Orthopedics

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...

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Health Education

Orthopedics

Rehabilitative Services

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...

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Orthopedics

Rehabilitative Services

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...

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Orthopedics

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.

After...

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Orthopedics

Rehabilitative Services

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...

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Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthopedics

Rehabilitative Services

Surgery

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...

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Orthopedics

Rehabilitative Services

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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Orthopedics

Surgery

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...

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Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthopedics

Rehabilitative Services

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