Joint Replacement
Wait Time Benchmarks for Joint Replacement
| Procedure | Emergency cases* | Urgent cases* | Scheduled cases* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip and knee replacement surgery | Immediate to 24 hours | Within 30 days (priority 1) Within 90 days (priority 2) |
Consultation: within 3 months
Treatment: within 6 months of consultation |
* Priority or urgency levels are defined as follows:
- Emergency = immediate danger to life, limb or organ;
- Urgent = Situation that is unstable and has the potential to deteriorate quickly and result in an emergency admission;
- Scheduled = Situation involving minimal pain, dysfunction or disability (also called “routine” or “elective”).
Note: Unless specified, time refers to calendar days between decision to treat by specialist and the day treatment is received.
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