Orthopaedic surgery is related to muscle and bone. Commonly performed procedures include ACL repair, arthroscopy, hip replacement, knee replacement, and shoulder replacement. Please note, procedures offered at each Interior Health hospital may vary; discuss with your physician for more information. Learn more about surgery in Interior Health.

Resources

Hip Replacement - Before, During & After

Hip Replacement - Before, During & After

Hip Replacement - FReSH Start Toolkit/Recovery Guide

Hip Replacement - FReSH Start Toolkit/Recovery Guide

Hip Replacement - Sex After Surgery

Hip Replacement - Sex After Surgery

Knee Replacement - Before, During & After

Knee Replacement - Before, During & After

Shoulder Replacement - After Your Surgery

Shoulder Replacement - After Your Surgery

Life After Lower Limb Amputation - A Patient Guide

Life After Lower Limb Amputation - A Patient Guide

Hip Replacement - Before, During & After

Hip Replacement - Before, During & After

Hip Replacement - FReSH Start Toolkit/Recovery Guide

Hip Replacement - FReSH Start Toolkit/Recovery Guide

Hip Replacement - Sex After Surgery

Hip Replacement - Sex After Surgery

Knee Replacement - Before, During & After

Knee Replacement - Before, During & After

Life After Lower Limb Amputation - A Patient Guide

Life After Lower Limb Amputation - A Patient Guide

Shoulder Replacement - After Your Surgery

Shoulder Replacement - After Your Surgery

Direct Anterior Approach Hip Arthroplasty

Direct Anterior Approach Hip Arthroplasty

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there pre-service instructions for the patient?

Yes. You will be contacted by a pre-surgical nurse and an anesthesiologist prior to your surgery date.

Is a referral required?

Yes. Referral by physician or emergency department physician.

Is there a cost?

For residents of BC most procedures are covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There may be additional charges for medical services in some cases.

Do I need a ride home?

Yes. You are considered legally impaired for 24 hours and can not operate a vehicle.

More Locations

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Cariboo Memorial Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cariboo Memorial Hospital

517 North 6th Avenue
Williams Lake BC V2G 2G8

250-392-4411(main switchboard)
East Kootenay Regional Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery
East Kootenay Regional Hospital

13 - 24th Avenue N
Cranbrook BC V1C 3H9

250-426-5281(main switchboard)
Elk Valley Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery
Elk Valley Hospital

1501 - 5th Avenue
Fernie BC V0B 1M0

250-423-4453(main switchboard)
Golden & District Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery
Golden & District Hospital

835 - 9th Avenue South
Golden BC V0A 1H0

250-344-5271(main switchboard)
KGH Front Entrance
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kelowna General Hospital

2268 Pandosy Street
Kelowna BC V1Y 1T2

250-862-4000(main switchboard)
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

1200 Hospital Bench
Trail BC V1R 4M1

250-368-3311(main switchboard)
Penticton Mental Health & Substance Use
Orthopaedic Surgery
Penticton Regional Hospital

550 Carmi Avenue
Penticton BC V2A 3G6

250-492-4000(main switchboard)
Queen Victoria Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery
Queen Victoria Hospital

1200 Newlands Road
Revelstoke BC V0E 2S0

250-837-2131(main switchboard)
Royal Inland Hospital.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Royal Inland Hospital

311 Columbia Street
Kamloops BC V2C 2T1

250-374-5111(main switchboard)
Shuswap Lake General Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery
Shuswap Lake General Hospital

PO Box 520, 601 - 10th Street NE
Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N6

250-833-3600(main switchboard)
A grey six-storey hospital building with a covered breezeway of wooden pillar with three cars parked in front
Orthopaedic Surgery
Vernon Jubilee Hospital

2101 - 32nd Street
Vernon BC V1T 5L2

250-545-2211(main switchboard)

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