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Referring a Patient with Osteoarthritis to an Orthopedic Surgeon

Overview

It is important to understand the criteria for surgery and reasons to refer to a surgeon. This module will teach you the best practices for referring a patient to an orthopedic surgeon.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

  • How do you refer patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip to a surgeon?

Contributors

  • Andrew Thompson
    MD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)
  • Marlene Thompson
    BScPT, ACPAC, (Advanced Clinical Therapist)
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