Health authority launches central appointment system for residents in need of hip, knee replacements

The Importance of Joint Health - Celebrity Angels

Hip and knee joint replacements have become common solutions for individuals suffering from severe joint pain and mobility issues due to arthritis, injury, or degenerative joint diseases, but while joint replacement surgeries can significantly improve quality of life, it’s always preferable to maintain joint health to avoid surgery for as long as possible.  Maintaining the health of hip and knee joints is critical for reducing the risk of develo…

Health authority launches central appointment system for residents in need of hip, knee replacements

Today the province’s health authority launched a central intake system for people needing hip and knee replacement surgeries. It’s one of the measures NL Health Services is using to address hospital wait times and bed shortages.  NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us more.