In Canada, a meniscus tear or cartilage injury used to mean minor surgery and quick recovery. But for thousands of patients today, it now means this:

“You’ve got a confirmed injury… we’ll call you in 12 to 18 months.”

Across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and other provinces, patients are facing extreme wait times—even for procedures as routine as a knee arthroscopy.

By now, you’ve probably seen the stories—like the woman who traveled to Cancun for a procedure that changed more than just her body. Or the patients we’ve helped escape long surgical queues and unaffordable bills for rotator cuff repairs.

But this story is different.

Because for many patients, it’s not about aesthetics.