About Orthopaedics

Imagine a life with restricted movement. A life where every waking hour is a painful hour. A life where you can no longer perform the simplest of tasks including taking a shower, grocery shopping, walking your dog and doing laundry.

Most of us have either directly faced or know someone currently dealing with mobility challenges. Today, tens of thousands of Canadians are on wait lists for orthopaedic surgery (bone and joint surgery). In addition, thousands of people every year suffer bone and joint trauma by way of accident or injury, resulting in factures and breaks. Add to that the millions of Canadians suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis and you can clearly see the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation has a big job to do.

For the thousands of Canadians suffering from orthopaedic disorders, or more commonly known as bone and joint disorders, many find relief through the services offered by the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation and through the incredible work offered by orthopaedic surgeons, nurses and through the expert skills of physiotherapists.

Your participation will help Canadians prepare for and recover from their orthopaedic treatment. Here are some examples:

An elderly person in need of knee replacement so they can continue to live an independent life at home.
A grandmother unable to lift her new grandson and is in constant fear of falling due to osteoporosis.
A 58 year old mother restricted from grocery shopping as a result from the chronic hip pain of osteoarthritis.
A car injury victim suffering from a broken femur, fractured wrist and dislocated shoulder – resulting in a long road to recovery.
A diabetic facing foot amputation due to diabetic foot.
An amateur athlete facing ACL knee issues, restricting them from playing in their favourite game of hockey.
A single mother of two dealing with restricted income due to being on sick leave from carpal tunnel syndrome.
A father unable to teach his son the game of baseball due to a car accident of five years before causing long-term back pain.
An early fifties business professional unable to enjoy a simple round of golf with his colleagues as the result of a shoulder issue.

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Did You Know?

Musculoskeletal diseases (bone and joint diseases) are the leading cause of disability, accounting for about 39% of long-term disability costs ($12.6 billion), followed by diseases of the nervous system, cardiovascular diseases, mental disorders, injuries, and respiratory diseases. [Bone and Joint Decade]