Hip and Knee Joint Osteoarthritis Rapid Access Clinic

At this clinic, advanced practice providers (APPs) assess the hip and knee joints of people with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis. We aim to reduce the wait time for surgical assessment, so you can receive treatment faster.

Your primary care provider can refer you to this clinic to be assessed for primary joint replacement or for conservative management advice.

Requisition forms or physician and referral information can be accessed by searching for ‘Musculoskeletal Assessment and Intake Clinic’ in our Find a Doctor of Service directory.

Details about this Rapid Access Clinic (RAC):

• RACs are located at Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke Wellness Centre and Headwaters Health Care Centre. You may request the RAC that is most convenient for you.
• We will book your assessment appointment within two business days of referral.
• You will be seen within two to four weeks.
• The RAC will share your assessment results with the primary care provider who referred you.
• Appointments are 45 minutes long. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.
• Wear shorts or loose-fitting pants, comfortable clothing and comfortable footwear.
• Please bring a CD of your most recent X-rays rays and a list of your medications.

Program locations and hours:

Helpful links:

• Central West Self-Management Program
• Ontario Health atHome
• Publicly-funded OHIP physiotherapy clinics
• Arthritis Society Canada