Orthopedic Surgery

• Ontario government commits $10 million for LHSC Ambulatory Surgical Centre

  London Health Science Centre (LHSC) is getting a $10-million boost in funding from the provincial government to complete the next phase of its Ambulatory Surgical Centre.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2022
  
• Surgery postponed for dozens of orthopedic patients at Royal Alexandra Hospital

  A post-surgical physician shortage led to the cancellation of dozens of orthopedic operations at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton Monday.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2021
  
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• New wing opens at Dartmouth General Hospital

  The three-storey expansion features new operating rooms, clinical space, larger waiting and reception areas and a new sterilization room.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2019
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• Human or pet? Mystery surrounds surgical plate found in crocodile’s gut

  The plate appears to be an older model manufactured in Switzerland, but it's unclear if it was implanted in an animal or a person.

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  Aug 1, 2019
• NS man waiting over two years for hip surgery optimistic about wait time reduction

  The average wait time for joint replacement in Nova Scotia is 18 to 24 months, but the national standard is six months.

  Canada

  May 25, 2016
• Children’s Hospital limb-lengthening procedure transforms young lives

  The BC Children's Hospital is known for world class service but one of their new doctor's has brought with him a limb-lengthening procedure that will help a lot of young patients.

  Nov 3, 2014
• Nova Scotia spending $4.2M to reduce orthopedic wait times

  The Nova Scotia government says it will spend $4.2 million this year to reduce orthopedic wait times.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2014