Orthopedics
What this program does…
Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic
- The clinic serves the needs of our post-op orthopaedic patients with scheduled follow-up visits as well as other patients with orthopaedic injuries
- Our clinic sees over 16,000 visits per year
Services Provided:
- Casting and bracing acute fractures and injuries of the ligaments
- Follow-up fracture care such as cast removal
- Consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon
- Post-operative follow-up care
- Education support for hip, knee and back surgery
- Osteoporosis screening and education
Although appointments are scheduled, the length of the visit may vary depending on the need for other tests and x-rays. Visits may last up to four hours
Some charges may apply for items such as foam walkers, splints and crutches
Regional Joint Assessment Program
- The Regional Joint Assessment Program (RJAP) supports a chronic disease management model for Osteoarthritis for patients with lower extremity problems involving the hip and knee
- The inter-professional health team assesses the patient and assists the patient in determining the best personalized treatment plan which may include either surgical or non-surgical treatment options up to and including joint replacement surgery if needed
- Option of seeing the surgeon that the patient was referred to or next available surgeon, if surgery is deemed necessary by the team
- To learn more about Joint Replacement Surgery, please visit http://www.replacemyjoint.ca
How this program helps...
Collectively our orthopaedic team has decades of experience in helping patients restore and maintain function of the muscles, joints ligaments, as quickly and as safely as possible
Your Care Team
- Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Nurses
- Radiology technicians
- Unit clerks
- Osteoporosis coordinator
- Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner
Contact
Contact Us: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Closed on Statutory Holidays
905-522-1155
ext: 33271 (Fracture Clinic)
ext: 32907 (Regional Joint Assessment Program)
Referral Process
Referrals are made by our orthopaedic surgeons as well as our Emergency Room physicians and local family doctors
Preparing for Your Visit
- Always bring your Health Card
- Bring any x-rays with you, usually loaded on a disc. A report is inadequate
- Bring someone as an interpreter if needed
- There is limited space in the waiting room and clinic. Please do not bring more than one visitor
- Wear comfortable shoes and loose fitting comfortable clothes with no metal clips, zippers or snaps
We ask that you do not bring any valuables with you as the hospital cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Location
This Outpatient Clinic is located on Level 1 of the St. Luke Wing at the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Charlton Campus
Registration Procedures
Fracture Clinic
- Please take a number from our automated dispensing machine and then take a seat in the waiting room until your number is called
- Have your Health Card ready when your number is called
Regional Joint Assessment Program
- Do not take a number; proceed directly to the registration desk
After Your Visit
You may be required to make another appointment for follow-up. Please stop by the Registration desk to make another appointment. If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please notify the Fracture Clinic as soon as possible. You may receive a bill for crutches, splints, foam walkers or steroid injections.
Additional Resources
For more information, please visit the useful links below:
Osteoporosis Canada - Provides up-to-date information on the risks, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis
www.osteoporosis.ca
The Arthritis Society of Canada - Provides information about types of arthritis, living with arthritis, educational materials and latest research
www.arthritis.ca
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation – A charitable organization which provides information on bone and joint health, supports research, education and community care
www.canorth.org