Amputee - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Program

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The MSK program is a group of health care professionals that work together to provide care and support for patients and families who have experienced an amputation, trauma, burns or who are living with musculoskeletal conditions. Our team works with patients to achieve the best possible recovery and the highest level of independence and function.

Our health care team may be involved in helping patients with:

Wound healing and nutrition counseling
Leisure activities and community reintegration
Fitting and learning how to use a wheelchair or other mobility aid
Learning how to do day-to-day activities and finding out what aids may help them
Deciding what modifications, if any, need to be done to the home to make it accessible
Assisting the patient gain the highest level of independence and ability in the home and community

For amputee patients:

Learning exercises and how to take care of their limb
Reducing post-amputation complications
Coping with and adapt to their amputation
Fitting and learning how to use a prosthetic limb, if appropriate
Lowering the risk of another amputation
Reducing post-amputation complications
Obtaining the best possible recovery of function after an amputation
Helping with any arrangements for return to the community
Providing emotional support through interaction with the team and peers

The team offers services such as:

Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Recreation therapy
Social work
Spiritual and religious care
Vocational Counseling
Dietary
Nursing
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Pedorthist
Rehabilitation Medicine (Physiatrist)
Dietitian

During an inpatient admission, family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in their loved one's rehabilitation. Patient education and therapy sessions are open to families and caregivers and provide opportunities to learn more about a patient's condition and progress.

Contact

Rehabilitation Assessor
Tel: 902-473-3132
Fax: 902-473-7744

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

This service is available at the following locations:

Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

1341 Summer Street
Halifax Nova Scotia

sun May 10 Unavailable

mon May 11 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

tue May 12 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

wed May 13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

thu May 14 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

fri May 15 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

sat May 16 Unavailable

A physician referral is required to access this program. Admission criteria must be met to become involved with our program.

Patients may be seen through the Amputee-Musculoskeletal Clinic, as an inpatient or an outpatient basis.

Referrals are sent to:

Amputee- Musculoskeletal Clinic
Tel: 902-473-1303 or 902-473-1409
Fax: 902-425-6466
Questions should be directed to our Rehabilitation Assessor at 902-473-3132

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