Orthopaedic Consultation/Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgeons diagnose and treat a wide variety of problems related to bones, joints, muscles and tendons. Although we employ a number of non- operative modalities such as physiotherapy, bracing and injections, consideration for surgery remains the primary reason for referral. In most cases the decision to go ahead with surgery rests with the patient, although the surgeon may recommend the procedure as the best option.
Orthopaedic surgeons complete a 4 year residency programme followed in some cases by subspecialty training in a field of their particular interest. For example, our orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Stephen Reed, spent 6 months in Toronto working specifically with joint replacement surgeons at the Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital, followed by 6 months in Brisbane, Australia working with a sports medicine surgeon and developing his ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) repair technique. Finally, he spent 6 months again at the Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital doing shoulder reconstruction before starting his practice.
Consultation with our Orthopaedic Surgeon requires referral from a primary care physician or a Sports Medicine doctor. Having investigations such as X-rays and MRI scans completed prior to the Orthopaedic consult is extremely useful and helps expedite diagnosis and treatment. In addition, having tried non-operative therapies such as physiotherapy and injection before seeing the surgeon makes any decision regarding surgery more straightforward. Such preparation is usually organised by a Sports Medicine Specialist.
Orthopaedic Surgical Consultation is covered by:
- Relevant provincial Health Plan for Canadian Residents
- Private fees apply for individuals who are not Canadian Residents
We accept as well as cheques
Table Of Contents
- TORONTO SEMI
- Active Release Techniques
- Acupuncture
- Biodex
- Electronic Medical Records
- Kinesiotaping
- Mobile Services
- Orthopaedic Consultation/Surgery
- Personal Training
- Pilates
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
- Prolotherapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Sport Chiropractic / Active Release Therapy
- Sport Massage Therapy
- Sport Medicine Consultation
- Sport Physiotherapy
- Sport Podiatry
- Sport Psychology
Thank you to your staff! Thanks to your diagnosis, treatment and support I was able to fully recover from a back injury and (other minor injuries) to complete in Ironman Canada 2003. A year ago I would not have believed I'd ever do another Ironman when I was walking (not even running) around the block and unable to bend over to touch my own toes! After a year of recovery under close guidance from you and your excellent crew of doctors and of therapists, it enabled me to get to that start line. If only I could bottle some of these rushing emotions I experienced as I ran down the finishing chute and share them with the gang at SEMI. I truly thank you, all!
