June 17, 2009 - The new state-of-the-art Rorabeck Bourne Joint Replacement Clinic is now open at London Health Sciences University Hospital with the support of orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Robert Bourne and Robarts Council Chair, Dr. Cecil Rorabeck.
Approximately 1,300 joint replacements are performed at LHSC each year. To meet the ever growing need for orthopaedic care, the new clinic houses five new exam rooms, an additional procedure room, state-of-the-art equipment and computer systems and a new waiting room with furniture that eases patient comfort.
Dr Rorabeck is one of the worlds leading experts on hip and knee replacement surgery. He is also a past-President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society and served as President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation from 1994 to 1998. Appointed as Robarts Council Chair in May 2009, his commitment to advancing research and improving human health continues to benefit Robarts and the London community.
