Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Admissions: Specialized Orthopedic and Developmental Rehab (SODR)

Specialized Orthopedic and Developmental Rehab

The Specialized Orthopedic and Developmental Rehab team provides care to clients from birth to age 18 with a variety of musculoskeletal, developmental or neuromotor conditions.

Clients admitted may have significant functional mobility and movement impairment related to the musculoskeletal system.

Examples of Conditions:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Limb deficiencies
• Neuromuscular disorders (e.g. Guillian Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis)
• Post-operative orthopedic care
• Orthopedic trauma (without associated acquired brain injury)
• Complex wound management
• Burns
• Rheumatology conditions (e.g. arthritis flare-ups, dermatomyocitis; lupus)
• Chronic pain
• Complex epilepsy
• Cerebral palsy
• Complications of prematurity
• Congenital anomalies

Admission Criteria:

• Requires medical and nursing care
• Requires two or more professional services
• Medically stable and demonstrated readiness for rehab

Exclusion Criteria:

• Behavioural or active psychiatric issues (e.g. psychosis) limiting client’s ability to participate in rehab
• Drug/alcohol dependency

Admission Process

Contact

Cindy Ruelens, Intake/Discharge Coordinator
Tel: 416-753-6030
E-mail: cruelens (at) bloorview (dot) ca

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