The Arthritis and Injury Care Centre / The Breg Brace Shop
Providing High Quality Functional Orthopaedic Products
                         In a Professional & Courteous Manner
Dr Christopher Johnston
M.D., C.C.F.P., M.Sc., Dip. Sport Med.
Musculoskeletal Consultant
 

Dr Johnston is a C.C.F.P. certified family physician and has completed a 2 year Sport Medicine Fellowship and M.Sc. degree in Human Kinetics from the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre at the University of British Columbia.
He has a Diploma in Sport Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine and has published in peer reviewed journals. Dr Johnston was involved in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as a venue supervisor at the Cypress site, where Canada won 6 medals (4 Gold, 2 Silver) in 12 events.

In a literature review and survey of family physicians, 14-28% of North American patients presenting to a family physician have a “chief symptom directly related to the musculoskeletal system”. In a UK based study, patients with a musculoskeletal problem referred by their family physician to an orthopedic surgeon waited on average 6 months and were treated surgically in 20% of cases.

In these times of long waiting lists and shortages of specialists, patients with musculoskeletal conditions can be seen quickly by a specialist like Dr Johnston. Dr Johnston is able to treat musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages including children; adults; workers; and older individuals with aches and pains; athletes and non-athletes. He is able:
1. to make an accurate diagnosis using further investigations, including MRI, as needed,
2. to review all the treatment options with a patient including the need for surgical referral and to coordinate their comprehensive treatment plan, and
3. to provide close follow-up on the outcome of a patient’s selected treatment options and review all investigations.

His close follow-up of patients will contribute to their speedy recovery. Patients are referred by their family physician and a consult letter following the initial visit will be sent to the referring physician. The referring physician will also receive a copy of all test results from the radiology and laboratory departments.

Located in the same space as Arthritis and Injury Care and Citadel Physiotherapy, patients have a “one stop” option for management of all their musculoskeletal conditions (using physiotherapy, bracing, orthotics, massage therapy, oral or injectable medications).

Referrals from a family physician can be faxed to 442-5625. If there are any questions regarding our service, please call 442-5199 or email contact@arthritisandinjurycare.com the clinic. We welcome your comments and feedback as we strive to provide high quality care for patients.





Dr. Christopher Johnston
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