The Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre offers orthopedic services through our ambulatory clinics. The orthopedic clinic provides comprehensive care to children and youth with medical concerns that effect their musculoskeletal system (e.g., bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles).
What we do
Musculoskeletal system is essential to movement and everyday life. It is important that children and youth have a healthy musculoskeletal system so that can be active, play sports, and have fun.
Orthopedic surgeons work to diagnosis and treatment children and youth with musculoskeletal injuries or concerns including, but not limited to:
- Dislocated joints
- Fractures
- Pain
- Scoliosis
- Congenital or birth abnormalities such as club feet or bow leg
- Tendonitis
- Strains
- Sprains
Following an assessment, your child will receive treatment (surgical and medical), education and follow-up care.
If surgery is suggested as a treatment for your child, before you leave the clinic, you and your child will receive more information about preparing for surgery.
Who we see
We provide care for children and youth up to their 18th birthday.
Our team
Our team is comprised of the following health-care professionals:
- Orthopedic surgeon
- Medical resident
- Nurse
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic technology, phlebotomists/laboratory technicians and diagnostic imaging staff are also a part of our team as needed.
How to access this service
A referral is required from a health-care provider, such as your family doctor, emergency physician, or a nurse practitioner. See referrals.
When your appointment is scheduled, our office will send a letter or reach out via telephone.
Where we are
Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre
2nd floor
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3V6
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How to reach us
Telephone: 709-777-4552
