Hamilton Health Sciences has three Orthopedic/Fracture Clinics. The Orthopedic Clinic at the Hamilton General Hospital and the Juravinski Hospital serve the needs of adult patients requiring the services of orthopedic care. The McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) Fracture Clinic provides orthopedic care to children, adolescents and adults.
Meet the Team
Orthopedic Technicians & Technologists
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Child Life Specialist
Social Worker
Health Care Aide
Occupational Therapist
Skin, Wound & Ostomy Clinicians
Business Clerks (Front Desk)
Surgeons:
Dr. Ayeni
Dr. Burrow
Dr. deSA
Dr. Kay
Dr. Kishta
Dr. Ogilvie
Dr. Peterson
Dr. Singh
Care we provide
The Fracture clinic is an outpatient clinic serving the needs of a diverse adult/pediatric population of patients requiring the services of orthopedic surgery.
- Clubfoot care/casting
- Adult knee injection/ACL tear treatment
- Scoliosis treatment
- Labral tear treatment
- Post-operative casting/treatment
- Sports injuries
- DDH (developmental dysplasia of the hip) treatment
Booking an Appointment
The Orthopaedic Call Centre phone line is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 905-521-2100 ext. 75665. It is closed on statutory holidays.
If you receive the automated voice message, please leave a brief message with the patient’s name, telephone number, health card number and the location of the Orthopaedic/Fracture Clinic where the appointment is to be booked.
If you were a patient in the Emergency Department and need to book a follow up appointment, please call the Orthopaedic Call Centre the next business day to book your appointment. Please have your health card number ready when you call.
If you are a postoperative patient, you will receive an appointment from the discharging unit before you go home from your surgery, if an appointment is not provided to you please contact the Orthopaedic Call Centre to schedule your appointment.
The Orthopaedic Call Centre does not accept referrals from physician’s offices- they must be sent directly to an orthopaedic surgeon’s office. For urgent referrals only, please page the orthopaedic surgeon on call at 905 521-2100.
Locations
Hamilton General Hospital
237 Barton St E
Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Main level, in Section W
Juravinski Hospital
711 Concession St
Hamilton ON L8V 1C3
Level 1, Section B
McMaster University Medical Centre
1200 Main St W
Hamilton ON L8N 3Z5
Level 2, Section Q (Yellow)
About your Visit
What Do I Bring?
- Your child’s Health Card. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care requires us to validate your health card at every clinic visit.
- Any relevant test results (e.g. x-rays) or letters from your child’s doctor or pediatrician
- List of current medications your child is taking
- Things for your child to do; snacks and drinks
When you arrive, please check-in at the reception desk. The Business Clerk will register you in the electronic system so that your team will know that you have arrived.
Note: If your child has a communicable disease such as Chicken Pox or has been in contact with someone with Chicken Pox, please call the clinic before you come to the hospital.
No restrictions on 2 parents or guardians attending appointments.
At this appointment wait times will vary, plan for at least one hour and up to 3 hours.
Charges for Orthopedic Products
Aircast Foam Walker $169.00
Bandage (elastic) Tensor $5.00
Brace-Hinged (knee) $289.00
Brace-Hinged (elbow) $245.00
Brace-Wrist/Splint $35.00
Humeral Brace (Sarmiento) $140.00
Clavicle Strap (all sixes) $28.00
Crutches (Pair) $39.00
Immobilizer – Knee $62.00
Immobilizer – Shoulder sling $29.00
Pediatric Walking Boot $88.00
Pelvic Harness $125.00
Splint – Ankle (ankle brace) $89.00
FG Splint – Small $12.00
FG Splint – Medium $15.00
FG Splint – Large $20.00
T.E.D Stocking – Knee $11.00
T.E.D Stocking – Thigh/Hip $18.00
Thumb Spica Brace $40.00
Rhino Brace $230.00
NOTE: Items below are Fiberglass Material
Short Arm cast (colored/specialty) $25.00
Long Arm cast (colored/specialty) $35.00
Below the Knee cast (colored/specialty) $45.00
Above the Knee cast (colored/specialty) $55.00
Cast Shoe $28.00
Waterproof – Short Arm cast $65.00
Waterproof – Long Arm cast $85.00
Waterproof – Below the Knee cast $75.00
Waterproof – Above the Knee cast $95.00
Depo Medrol/Cortisone 40mg DIN 0030759 $25.00
Depo Medrol/Cortisone 80mg DIN 0030767 $25.00
Prices up to date March 2023
FAQs
Why am I waiting?
- The time you are given to check in may not reflect the time you are going to be seen by the surgeon. You should allow 3 hours for your visit including registration, x-rays, and seeing the surgeon.
- Some patients may take longer to treat than others
- The surgeon may be delayed
- Ambulance patients are cared for first
Why are some patients called before me?
- Some patients are called for another surgeon
- Some patients are called for x-rays
- Some patients are called to receive treatment by the Orthopedic Technologist
- We do our best to keep all patients’ charts in order, so they are cared for in order
Does OHIP cover all my care costs?
- Not all equipment and supplies are covered by OHIP. Some things that are not covered include: wrist splints, air casts, and fiber glass casts. Your extended health care coverage (private insurance) may pay for these. The Orthopedic Technologist will provide you with a detailed bill for those items that are not covered.
Referral Process
The referral process is made through a direct referral from a hospital/urgent care center or family doctor to a specialist or the clinic in general.
Fax # 905-521-5069 for referrals from family physicians only
Fax # 905-521-5028 for referrals from Urgent Care Centers/Hospital/ERs
Please note: the clinics are not for emergencies. If you or your child need to be seen on an emergency basis please call your family doctor or go to your local emergency department.
Please note that we do not see finger fractures here in clinic. Please send referrals to the plastic surgery department, if under 18 send to pediatric plastic surgery.
