UPMC have announced the establishment of a UPMC Joint Pain Clinic in Waterford at the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic in the WIT Arena that will operate for the month of April.
The clinic will run in response to the high number of communications received from patients getting in touch about the services.
The Joint Pain Clinic for the people of Waterford will operate as a self-referral clinic, Monday to Friday (051-376827), in full accordance with Covid-19 protocols, that will cater to those in need of assessment for pain who can attend and get an assessment.
Should a subsequent referral for more specialised care be required, this can be taken care of by the onsite team of specialists at the UPMC Joint Pain Clinic.
Speaking following the announcement, Gwen Daniels, General Manager, Whitfield Hospital, said:
“We have decided to establish a UPMC Joint Pain Clinic that will run throughout the month of April, where those suffering with acute or ongoing joint pain can visit the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic in the WIT Arena and be seen by a specialist who will be able to advise on their next steps of care. Recently, we have received a lot of feedback from patients and we hope that this will provide an opportunity for them to be able to attend and have a consultation.”
“We hope people suffering acute or ongoing joint pain grasp this opportunity to visit the clinic and speak to a specialist throughout the month. Men and Women across Waterford suffering with their knees, hips, wrists or shoulders etc. should not be sitting at home, dealing with acute or ongoing pain and suffering in silence. I am calling on them to access care and visit the clinic throughout the month of April and take the first step in their treatment,” said Ms Daniels.
The clinic will be staffed by UPMC physiotherapists who will assess each patient, prescribe treatment or be able to refer them to a Consultant across public and private hospitals, should that be required.
For further information on the UPMC Joint Pain Clinic, or to make an appointment in either location, please contact 051-376827.
