Hamilton Health Sciences has three Orthopaedic/Fracture Clinics. The Orthopaedic Clinic at the Hamilton General Hospital and the Juravinski Hospital serve the needs of adult patients requiring the services of orthopaedic care. The McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) Fracture Clinic provides orthopaedic care to children, adolescents and adults.
Please note the following visiting guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Orthopaedic appointment for Adults: Only the patient should be attending the outpatient appointment. In special circumstances, one family member/caregiver is permitted to attend. Family members/caregivers who are to attend with the patient must be approved in advance by the clinic manager. Please call the Orthopaedic call centre at 905 521-2100 ext.75665, if you require special permission.
Orthopaedic/Fracture appointment for children (under 18 years): For appointments at the McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) Fracture Clinic, one family member/caregiver is allowed to attend the appointment with the child. Please do not bring any additional family members to the appointment.
For more information about visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our Appointments & Visiting page.
New location Orthopaedic (Fracture) Clinic at the Hamilton General Hospital
As of May 27, 2019, the Fracture Clinic at Hamilton General Hospital will have a new name and a new location. Our new clinic space will be renamed the Orthopaedic Clinic, to best reflect the care and services that we provide. Our new location, still at Hamilton General Hospital, is on the main level across from section M. The Information Desk at the main entrance will be able to direct you.
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.
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, entrance across from Section M
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)