Strong orthopedic care is the foundation of mobility, independence, and quality of life for thousands of Albertans. As we age, the body’s bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles naturally decline, and orthopedic issues become increasingly common. In Alberta alone, around 10,000 elective hip and knee replacements are performed each year. ACL injuries and other ligament injuries are also rising sharply, with over 200,000 ACL injuries alone reported annually across Canada. It doesn’t end there.  

Fractures resulting from osteoporosis—a degenerative bone disorder— affect more people than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined. An overwhelming number of fractures, more than 80% in individuals over 50, are linked to fragile bones caused by osteoporosis. Sadly, fewer than 20% of fracture patients receive the diagnosis or treatment necessary to address this condition, resulting in unnecessary suffering and reduced quality of life.  

Orthopedics is a vital part of healthcare for Albertans. It is the branch of medicine that keeps people moving—restoring bones, joints, and muscles so individuals can live pain-free, active lives at every age. 

How Your Donation Will Help 

The Royal Alexandra Hospital’s Orthopedic Surgery Centre plays an essential role in providing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bone, joint, ligament, and muscle-related disorders. With Alberta’s aging population, and the growing prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries, this clinic serves a critical function in ensuring that patients have access to high-quality care that alleviates pain, improves mobility, and supports healthier lives. The clinic needs your support to ensure it can provide ongoing service to those patients who require it. 

What Your Support Will Fund 

By contributing to Orthopedics Priority Needs, you are directly helping to advance care for individuals suffering from musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Your support will provide critical resources for areas such as: 

• Research into New Treatments: Ongoing research is essential to developing more effective, less invasive procedures for treating conditions like osteoporosis, ACL injuries, hip fractures, and arthritis.  

• Enhancing Services: Your donation will help improve access to timely and effective treatments for patients who rely on the Orthopedic Surgery Centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. It will enable the clinic to expand its resources and capacity to handle the growing demand for orthopedic services. 

• Developing Specialized Programs & Technologies: Contributions will support the acquisition of advanced diagnostic tools and innovative technologies, ensuring that the clinic remains at the forefront of orthopedic care.  

• Patient Education & Rehabilitation Programs: Your support will also fund educational resources to help patients better understand their conditions and improve their rehabilitation outcomes, making a significant difference in reducing recovery times and preventing future injuries.  

The Orthopedic Surgery Centre at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. With your support, we can ensure that every patient—whether they’re recovering from a hip fracture, joint replacement, or managing a chronic condition like osteoporosis—receives the best treatment and care available. 

Please consider making a donation today to the Orthopedics Priority Needs Fund. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals in our community, helping them to live better, pain-free lives.