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Orthopaedic Department, Kristiansand

Orthopaedic surgeons assess and treat diseases, injuries and deformities of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This includes emergency treatment of injuries and fractures, as well as planned procedures such as hip and knee replacements, microsurgery for slipped discs in the back, and arthroscopic surgery on knees and shoulders.

We provide outpatient and surgical services forday surgeryand inpatients. Orthopaedic patients are admitted toWard 4A.

We perform advanced revisions of hip and knee prostheses, in addition to joint replacement surgery. We have a standardised care pathway in which we usually discharge our patients after 1–3 days. We also offer a comprehensive range of shoulder surgery. In addition to keyhole surgery, we have extensive experience with various types of shoulder prostheses.

We use microsurgical techniques to treat herniated discs and spinal canal stenosis. Using an open technique, we perform advanced spinal fusion procedures. A neurosurgeon is part of the spinal surgery team.

We perform most modern techniques in orthopaedic keyhole surgery. Operations are performed on the ankle, knee and shoulder. We also offer stabilisation surgery on the shoulder and cruciate ligament surgery on the knee.

We have extensive experience with prosthetic surgery and fusion procedures for most joints in patients with rheumatic diseases.

We treat patients with acute orthopaedic injuries. This includes everything from simple finger fractures to the treatment of patients with serious traffic-related injuries.

Contact

Telephone

  • Monday–Friday 08:00–15:00
  • Saturday–Sunday CLOSED

Postal address

Postboks 416 Lundsiden, 4604 Kristiansand

Email

postmottak@sshf.no

How to find us

Meeting place

Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic, 1st floor, counter 1.

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Sørlandet Hospital Kristiansand

Egsveien 100, building 10

Egsveien 100, building 10, 4615 Kristiansand

Find your way

You can reach our locations by public transport. Visit Agder public transport to find your route:akt.no

You may be entitled to reimbursement of necessary expenses when travelling to and from your treatment centre.

As a general rule, you should use public transport, and you will have to pay a co-payment. To be reimbursed for travel expenses you have paid, you must complete a travel expense claim form and send it toPatient travel.

The hospital bus is a transport service for patients travelling between the hospitals in Arendal and Kristiansand.

There is also a route running return trips between Vigeland, Mandal and Kristiansand.

See timetables

 

Practical information

At the hospital pharmacy in Kristiansand, you can fill prescriptions and buy pharmacy products.

You can find us on the 1st floor of the main building, right by the entrance.
Open weekdays from 08:30 to 16:30.

Hospital Pharmacy Kristiansand

Does the appointment time not suit you? If you receive your appointment letter digitally on helsenorge.no, you can now send a direct message to the department you are due to visit if you need a new appointment time. You must be a registered user of helsenorge to access the service.
You can also contact the department where you have an appointment or call the switchboard on: 38 07 30 00
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Visiting hours may vary between departments and locations. Please check with the department where you have an appointment for more information.

See an overview of the hospital departments

General visiting hours:

Arendal:
17:00–19:00 on weekdays
14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

Flekkefjord:
14:00–15:00 and 18:00–19:00
Maternity ward: 17:00–19:00 (siesta/no visitors: 14:00–16:00)

Kristiansand:
17:00–19:00 on weekdays
14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

Postnatal ward: 16:00–18:00 every day for the newborn’s healthy siblings.

Most of the inpatient wards in Kristiansand have a small collection of books that patients and relatives can borrow. Contact your department for more information and assistance.

Many people wish to bring flowers when visiting a patient in hospital, but due to allergies and the risk of infection, several of our departments are flower-free. If you wish to bring the patient a gift, we would appreciate it if you chose something other than flowers.

Some patients are also allergic to perfume or perfumed creams. We ask you to be considerate of this.

Many patients and relatives wish to take photos/videos or blog about their time in hospital. Of course, you may do so as long as you respect the privacy of other patients and staff.

Here are a few good tips on using social media for patients and relatives:

  • Be considerate of others. You must have consent if you want to take photos or videos of patients or staff. All patients are entitled to privacy while they are in hospital.
  • Parents/guardians decide whether you may take photos of children or publish photos of their children online. Parents should consider what is best for the child. Once the child has turned 12, great weight must be given to the child’s views. Once the child has turned 15, they decide for themselves whether they are happy to be photographed and whether the photos may be published.
  • Remember that staff must also give their permission if you want to publish photos you have taken of them.
  • You should remove content you have published if the person concerned asks you to. If someone has posted photos of you online without your permission, you can ask them to delete them. If they do not comply, you can contact: www.slettmeg.no.

Audio recording
It is not illegal to record conversations in which you are personally involved for private use. However, publishing and sharing recordings requires the consent of the person you are speaking with. Secretly recording conversations in which you are not involved is illegal.

Our hairdresser is located on the third floor of the hospital’s main building and is open to everyone. If needed, the hairdresser can come to the department. The hairdresser also fits wigs. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 16:00.
Book an appointment:​ 94 81 59 01 

See alsowww.harspesialisten.no​​to book an appointment.

Have you worked in healthcare or received healthcare outside the Nordic countries during the past year?

This may include, for example, a hospital stay, extensive outpatient treatment or a visit to the dentist. In that case, your GP must test you for antibiotic-resistant bacteria (such as MRSA).

Ask your GP to send you the test result before your appointment with us and bring it with you when you come to the hospital.

Sometimes we need a room for rest and reflection. We have three such rooms available for you and your relatives. The rooms are open to everyone, regardless of beliefs or religion.

In Arendal, you will find the hospital’s quiet room/chapel on the basement level of the main building. In Kristiansand, the room is on the first floor of the main building, north entrance. Both rooms are open 24 hours a day. In Flekkefjord, the chapel is by the car park, to the left of the main entrance.

It is also possible to hold a memorial service in the chapel in the event of a death. Please contact the hospital chaplains to arrange this.

Eg Church in Kristiansand is open on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00 for anyone who would like a place for silence and reflection. Open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.

​Kiosk
You will find the kiosk on the first floor in the main building’s lobby at Eg.

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 08:00–20:00
Saturday and Sunday:​ 09:30–20:00

The kiosk sells, among other things, newspapers, magazines, fruit, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, soft drinks, flowers, cards and various gift items.

Cafeteria
The “Kilden” cafeteria is located next to the kiosk and has the same opening hours.

The cafeteria serves, among other things, rolls, baguettes, salads, cakes, hamburgers and sausages.

We encourage everyone to use their mobile phones considerately and be mindful of their fellow patients. It is important to put your phone on silent at night, and on silent or vibrate during the day. Out of consideration for other patients, it is a good idea to leave the room if you need to have a lengthy conversation.

Parking at Sørlandet Hospital is subject to a fee Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00. Anyone wishing to park on hospital grounds must follow the signs and instructions on the payment machines.

At the hospitals in Arendal and Kristiansand, you can pay for parking with EasyPark (mobile app) or by card at other locations. Check the signs for payment options and time limits.

At the hospital in Kristiansand, you can register your parking via the EasyPark app, at a parking meter where you park, or on the Flowbird website.

Register payment on the website

Overview of parking spaces at Eg in Kristiansand
 

At the hospital in Arendal, cameras read vehicles’ registration numbers when entering and leaving the parking garage through the Autopay service. Follow the signs and read the instructions.

Pay at the payment machine

If you have not created a profile onAutopay.io​, you can pay at the machine by the main entrance. Enter the vehicle’s registration number. You can pay by card.

Pay automatically

Register as a customer using your registration number and bank card at www.autopay.io. Once registered, you will pay automatically every time you park in the parking garage.

At certain times, for example when there is heavy snowfall, it may be difficult to find a parking space. We therefore recommend arriving in good time.​

For electric cars:

Electric cars are charged from the first hour.

Need to charge your car? Not all our hospital sites have charging stations, and those that do have a limited number. You therefore cannot count on being able to charge your car while you are inside as a patient or visitor. You can see all charging stations here:

All charging stations on one map - Norwegian EV Association​

Blood donors can park for free at the hospital.
Contact the blood bank for more information.


Guardians of children (under 18) who have been admitted to hospital for more than 14 dayscan park for free for the remainder of the child’s stay. This also applies if the child’s stay began at another hospital. Contact the hospital department for more information.

A valid disabled parking permit entitles you to free parking in designated spaces
Contact the Service Desk to register your disabled parking permit. Vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit are exempt from time limits unless otherwise indicated on the signs.

Parking for expectant mothers in Kristiansand
There is free parking for expectant mothers outside the Women’s Department at the hospital in Kristiansand. The maximum parking time is 2 hours.

The Service Desk in Kristiansand is located right by the main entrance. You can contact them with questions about your appointment at the hospital.

Opening hours:
Weekdays: 07:30–21:00.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 08:00–21:00.

Need someone to talk to? Our hospital chaplains have extensive experience supporting people in different life situations. They meet you on your terms, regardless of your faith, beliefs or outlook on life. The hospital chaplains are available around the clock, every day of the week, for patients, relatives and staff.

Would you like to get in touch? You can ask hospital staff for help or call the switchboard on 38 07 30 00.

The hospital chaplains can also put you in touch with other faith and belief communities.

If you need an interpreter, you must notify the hospital well in advance of your appointment. The costs of the interpreter are covered by the health service.Helsenorge.no

Patients not fluent in Norwegian are entitled to an interpreter.Helsenorge.no/interpreter

All visitors can use the hospital’s free wireless internet.

Look for HSO-Gjest in your network list and follow the instructions to log in.

If you cannot find the network, you are in an area that has not yet been covered.

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