The Fracture Clinic is located in the Barnicke Wing, on the Ground Floor, next to the Emergency Department.

Patients must be referred from the Emergency Department at St. Joseph's Health Centre, an inpatient department, an orthopaedic surgeon, a family physician in our catchment area, or other physician.

Patients must meet one of the following criteria:

• Recent soft tissue injuries or acute inflammatory joint problem
• Any fracture requiring ongoing care regardless of timing of injury
• Back injuries if diagnosed as a fracture or nerve injury
• Patients less than three months of age with foot or hip deformity
• Flare-up of previous problem within three months of discharge from clinic acute joint injuries, i.e. ankle and knee ligament injuries or hemarthrosis

For more information please call 416-530-6145.

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Weekends: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I see an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Fracture Clinic?
All patients require a referral from a doctor. The referring doctor should fax the referral to the booking office at 416-530-6691. Some patients are referred by the Emergency Department as well. Due to the high volume of patients seen in the clinic we are unable to accept walk in patients. If you do not have an appointment one can be booked for you for a later date.

Once my doctor has faxed the referral, when can I expect a call regarding a booked appointment?
Your doctor will be notified of the appointment within three business days of the receipt of the referral. Your referring doctor will contact you with the appointment information once the appointment is booked. In addition, the booking office will notify you by phone regarding your first appointment. Missing information and/or incomplete referrals may cause a delay in our booking process. Please inform us if you require an Interpreter, American Sign Language or Assistive Devices. These services are free of charge but must be arranged prior to your appointment.

What do I need to bring with me to my appointment?
Patients should bring their hospital blue card, health card and ALL medications, vitamins and supplements in the original bottles, not just a list of medications. All applicable diagnostic/lab reports should be faxed with your referral prior to your booked appointment. Please bring all X-ray films/CD’s with you to your appointment. If you do not bring this information with you to your first appointment, your appointment may be rescheduled.

Why do I have to take a number if I have a scheduled appointment?
All patients seen in the clinic have a scheduled appointment. In order to maintain order and ogranization in the clinic we ask that all patients take a number and have a seat. Your number will be called for registration. NOTE: Patients are seen in order of appointment time not arrival time. Due to the unpredictable nature of the clinic and the volume of patients, you may spend 1-3 hours in the clinic.

Why are some patients that arrive after me called in to the clinic before me?
Patients are booked to see the multidiciplinary team for various reasons. Therefore, some patients may be called in to the clinic sooner than others. Please refer to the Patient Flow Chart (opposite).

What do I do if I can not make my scheduled appointment?
All patients are given a business card that provides information about their next appointment and the telephone number to the clinic. If you can not attend your appointment please call to cancel or reschedule a new appointment. All of our doctors are scheduled one day per week in the clinic. If you miss your appointment, you will be rescheduled for the following week, as our doctors see their own patients only.

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Page last updated: April 30, 2010