Fracture Clinic

Visits at the Fracture Clinic are by appointment only – no walk-ins. When you are referred to the Fracture Clinic, our staff reviews the referral and connects you with the most appropriate surgeon for you.

Your appointment will be booked for a specific day and time. The clinic is run by the order of scheduled appointments. Unfortunately, arriving early may not result in being seen sooner.

Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an automated phone call reminder. There is no need to respond to this message unless you need to cancel or change the appointment.

All referrals must be faxed to the Orthopaedic Department at 416-480-5886.

When you come to all of your appointments at the Fracture Clinic, please make sure you bring:

• Your health card
• Your Sunnybrook Hospital Card, if you have one
• Copies of recent x-rays or other scans requested by your surgeon
• Comfortable clothing to wear during the physical exam (e.g., pants that can be rolled up, shorts, tank top)

Many patients need x-rays on the day of their appointment. If you have been asked to get new x-rays for your next Fracture Clinic appointment, please go to x-ray before checking in at the Fracture Clinic.

Common services provided during your appointment include:

• Assessing and treating broken bones and musculoskeletal injuries
• Cast or splint application and removal
• Removing stitches and providing follow-up care for fractures

Please note: There are fees for devices and casting that are not covered by the provincial health insurance plan (OHIP). It is your responsibility to pay for these items. If you have third-party insurance, please check with your insurance provider regarding your coverage.

The Fracture Clinic can be extremely busy, with as many as 3 to 4 different clinics running at the same time. Patients are seen based on their appointment time, not arrival time. Our team works to keep the clinic running smoothly, but changes in each patient’s needs can take more time. Your fracture clinic visit can take 2 to 4 hours. Please make appropriate arrangements and come prepared with anything you need.