Hornsby Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program

NSLHD Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital

PositionMusculoskeletal Coordinator

Primary contact nameDaniel Richardson

Street addressBuilding 60, Level 1 Outpatient Department, Palmerston Rd, Hornsby Hospital

LocationOutpatient Department

Fax

Hours of operation

Eligibility

Patient on the waiting list for elective total hip or knee replacement

Waiting list referrals accepted for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital

Referrals accepted from Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeons for conservative management.

May be referred by Royal North Shore Orthopaedic Clinic if residing in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai area.

Referrals accepted from Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Physiotherapists for conservative management.

Services provided

Multidisciplinary team includes:
- Dietitian
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Social Worker
Intervention provided:
- Comprehensive assessment, intervention and education with coordinator and MDT
- Prescription of home exercise program
Common referrals
- Community-based exercise programs
- Get Healthy
- Stepping On

Telehealth Virtual Care available using Video and/or Telephone Accessibility Wheelchair accessible

Hornsby Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital