Department profile
The Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation plays a pivotal role in serving the New Territories East Cluster, comprising 166 in-patient beds, including 13 specifically designated for patients with spinal cord injuries. Moreover, it provides outpatient orthopaedic consultations for spinal cord injury patients through the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Clinic at the SCI Rehabilitation Centre.
Achievements and innovations:
- Ortho-Geriatric Collaboration: Strengthening rehabilitation outcomes for geriatric hip fracture patients through seamless interdisciplinary cooperation, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Integrated Care and Discharge Support (IDSP) Expansion: Enhancing discharge planning and post-hospital rehabilitation with comprehensive, patient-centered support, promoting continuity of care.
- Exoskeleton Training Service: Leading advancements in SCI rehabilitation with cutting-edge exoskeleton technology, providing patients with top-tier mobility restoration training.
- Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Services: Expanding treatment options through a holistic approach, integrating both traditional and modern medical practices for enhanced patient care.
Guided by visionary leadership, advanced technology, and an unwavering patient-first philosophy, the Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation remains dedicated to delivering exceptional interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.