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For individuals considering private orthopaedic surgery, it’s essential to educate yourself before making a final decision to proceed with surgery or not.
Apart from the surgery itself, it’s important to understand;
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- the financial commitment,
- your insurance options,
- the reputation of private facilities and staff,
- understanding your post-operative care and timelines.
Step #1 Research Private Clinics and Surgeons
To get started in your research, copy the letter below and email it to any private clinic offering private surgery in Canada.
Don’t be shy in asking questions. Private Clinics receive email enquires and telephone calls like this everyday. It’s their business to take care of you (as a potential customer) and answer all your questions.
Email Subject: Inquiry Regarding Private Orthopedic Surgery Options
Dear [Clinic Name or Administrator],
I hope this message finds you well.
I’m exploring private options for orthopedic surgery and would like more information about your clinic’s services. Specifically, I’m interested in:
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Availability and wait times for consultation and surgery
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The name of the surgeon(s) who would be performing the procedure I’m requesting.
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A detailed breakdown of the cost (and what is included)
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Whether post-operative care or physiotherapy is provided or recommended
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Accreditation and safety standards followed by your facility
The procedure I am considering is [insert your specific procedure if known — e.g., total knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, etc.].
Could you please send me information on your process, availability, and any intake requirements? I’d also appreciate any downloadable brochures or documentation if available.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Info — optional: phone number]
[Your City/Province]
Private surgery at the right clinic with the right surgeon at the right time and the right price for your budget.
✅ Clinic Comparison Checklist
Use this to evaluate private clinics side by side:
| Factor | Clinic A | Clinic B | Clinic C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon qualifications | ✔ MD, FRCSC | ||
| Specialization (hip, knee, etc.) | |||
| Wait time to consult | |||
| Wait time for surgery | |||
| Cost estimate (all-inclusive?) | |||
| Location (proximity, travel) | |||
| Facility accreditation | ✔ | ||
| Anesthesia and safety protocol | |||
| Post-op care/recovery support | |||
| Physiotherapy included? | |||
| Patient reviews/testimonials | |||
| Refund or cancellation policy |
Clinical Pathway
Given there are risks when undergoing any surgical procedure – surgery is always considered the last treatment option and only considered if the patient has tried and exhausted all non-surgical options with little or no improvement in joint function.
Just because you have an abnormal MRI, pain or disability does not mean you will automatically be offered surgery. Only after a face-to-face physical examination, can a surgeon determine if you are a candidate for a surgical procedure and the probability of a successful outcome.
Post – Operative Plan
Patients who undergo private surgery out-of-province or out-of-country, must ensure they receive proper post-operative care when they return home. For this reason, patients are strongly encouraged to build an experienced “post-operative team” consisting of an experienced orthopaedic physiotherapist, a family physician and potentially a home care physiotherapist.
