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 will be involved in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as a venue supervisor at the Cypress site.

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.

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Sports medicine, muscle and joint injury, rehabilitation, specialist, injections, orthopedic bracing, physiotherapy, massage therapy, custom and off the shelf BREG bracing, certified pedorthist, custom orthotics, ligament injuries/sprains of the knee and ankle as well as low back, shoulder, wrist and elbow
rehabilitation services including physiotherapy, massage therapy, kinesiology, and InterX therapy, acute and chronic pain treatment, WCB and MVA related conditions (whiplash), orthopedic sport injuries and strains




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