Orthopedics

The fracture clinic at St. Michael’s is dedicated to excellence in the care and treatment of fractures. Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians and nurses ensure patients receive the best possible care. The clinic specifically offers foot and ankle surgery and upper and lower extremity surgery. Our orthopedic surgeons manage patients who suffer fractures and who require post-traumatic reconstruction, and we also offer excellent postoperative services.

We provide specialized services to the homeless, women with unique health issues (including osteoporosis), the HIV-infected community and the inner-city mentally challenged. We are considered a resource for fracture care on a large scale, and many cases are referred to us from hospitals across the city and province, as well as from national and international institutions. As Canada’s leading clinical and basic science researcher in fracture treatment, we are also committed to research and have a biomechanical lab on site.

The amputee team consists of the physician, prosthetist and rehab assessor (occupational therapist/physiotherapist). Services offered by the amputee team include a client-centred assessment of prosthetic readiness and eligibility for assistive devices funding. Prosthetic prescription is based on discussion and recommendations of all amputee team members including the client.

The Orthopedic and Amputee Clinic offers consultation, assessment and rehabilitation services to outpatients of Providence Hospital, acute care hospitals and individuals living in the community with acute musculoskeletal injuries and amputation. Services include pain management, physiotherapy (group and/or individual sessions) and occupational therapy.