Orthopedics & Spine Care

New consultations require a referral from a primary care provider or specialist. Referrals are triaged and prioritized based on medical urgency.

The Ottawa Hospital

Orthopedics Clinic with subspecialty expertise, including spine surgery

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Our orthopedic surgeons provide specialized care for the musculoskeletal system, with fellowship-trained expertise across multiple subspecialties. The Integrated Spine Program brings spine-focused orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons together to deliver comprehensive spinal surgical care for the Ottawa region.

Referral-based access

New consultations are arranged through a referral from your primary care provider or specialist.

Subspecialty orthopedics

Fellowship-trained surgeons across hip & knee, trauma, oncology, sports medicine, and more.

Integrated Spine Program

An orthopaedics + neurosurgery program providing the full spectrum of adult spine surgical care.

Outcomes & research

We contribute to multi-centre outcomes research through CSORN (Canadian Spine Outcomes & Research Network).

our partners

Research & quality improvement

We collaborate across the University of Ottawa Orthopedic Surgery program, The Ottawa Hospital, and national networks such as CSORN to advance evidence-based spine care and track real-world outcomes.

What to expect

A clear pathway from referral to follow-up

Your visit begins with a referral and triage. Depending on your condition, you may be assessed for non-operative management, surgical consultation, or a coordinated spine-care pathway. If you have recent imaging, bring it with you to your appointment.

  • Hip & Knee Replacement Program (Central Intake where applicable)
  • Trauma & Fracture Care
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Sports Medicine & Knee Preservation
  • Spine Surgery (Integrated Program)
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Oncology (Bone Tumours)
  • Pediatric Orthopedics (in partnership with CHEO)
  • Evidence-based care & Outcomes tracking (CSORN)
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Hospital information

613-722-7000