How long is the wait time for surgery?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:49:05-06:00Wait times vary and depend on the type of surgery and the surgeon you see in consultation.
How long is the wait time to see the surgeon?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:48:39-06:00Wait times are variable. The treatment team will assess you before you see the surgeon. This assessment provides the team with adequate information that allows the surgeon to triage your referral.
How am I referred for surgery?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:48:07-06:00Should you and the treatment team decide that a surgical opinion is appropriate for treating your condition, then a referral to a Calgary-based surgeon will be made. Our surgeons include: Dr. Aaron Bois Dr. Richard Boorman Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal Dr. Kevin Hildebrand Dr. Justin Leblanc Dr. Ian Lo Dr. Marlis Sabo Dr. James Stewart [...]
Where should I go for physiotherapy, and what are my virtual options?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:42:30-06:00Our team has compiled a list of physiotherapists throughout Calgary and Alberta, who we are confident will provide you with an active evidence-based program. Many of these therapists are providing virtual care options. We provide this list at your initial appointment, but please contact us if you require further assistance.
What if I have already done physiotherapy?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:41:57-06:00Results of physiotherapy can vary, depending on where you received your treatment and who provided the therapy. Appropriate therapy is an exercise-based program generally done as a supervised home program with infrequent visits with your physiotherapist. You will be taught the exercises and then encouraged to do them on your own every day. You [...]
Will I have a follow-up appointment?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:40:54-06:00In many cases, we will ask you to return for reassessment by the treatment team. This follow-up often occurs within 3 months of your initial visit. In this follow-up appointment, the treatment team will assess your response to the treatment and go over the results of any previously ordered tests. This follow-up appointment might [...]
What happens after the first visit?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:40:13-06:00Our team will work with you to develop a treatment plan that best suits you and your condition. In almost all cases, this plan includes physiotherapy with a knowledgeable physiotherapist. Your treatment plan may also include further diagnostic testing, such as an MRI or injections. Should you and the treatment team decide that surgery [...]
Will I need surgery?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:39:18-06:00There are many surgical and non-surgical treatment options that may be effective in managing your symptoms. Should you and the treatment team decide that surgery is the best choice for managing your symptoms, we will discuss the risks and benefits of surgery with you, and we will refer you to a surgeon in Calgary. [...]
What will happen during my first visit?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:38:47-06:00During your initial visit, you will be assessed by a multidisciplinary team, including a physiotherapist or physician. The physician will review your history, notes from your physical examination, tests you have performed, and previous treatments you have undergone. The physician will personally see you during your first visit, following an assessment by the physiotherapist. [...]
What should I wear?
AurelienCECAO2020-10-18T18:38:14-06:00Please wear comfortable clothes that allow our treatment team to clearly see and examine your affected area. For women, this may be a sports bra or a sleeveless shirt, or shorts, depending on the area of the body.
