Sports injuries don’t only happen during your doctor’s open office hours. In fact, they seem to happen most often at the eleventh hour, when your family doctor’s office is closed for the day and the emergency room is packed. Fortunately, you can rely on an orthopedic urgent care center to treat non-life-threatening health conditions and injuries. Specifically,
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Benefits of Visiting an Urgent Care vs. ER
When you suddenly have a medical issue that is not life-threatening, it is in your best interest to go to an urgent care center. Whereas an emergency room has an effective triage process that prioritizes the most life-threatening injuries first – so everyone else must wait for them to be treated before being seen by
Read MoreCommon Types of Winter Sports Injuries
The arrival of winter also ushers in the winter sports season, which means many people end up in emergency rooms and orthopedic clinics across the country for injuries that range from mild to severe. In 2017, over 200,000 people were treated for winter sports injuries all over the country. Here are the most common types of winter
Read MoreSigns of a Sprained Ankle
The arrival of winter also ushers in the winter sports season, which means many people end up in emergency rooms and orthopedic clinics across the country for injuries that range from mild to severe. In 2017, over 200,000 people were treated for winter sports injuries all over the country. Here are the most common types of winter
Read MoreCommon Types of Orthopedic Injuries
The field of orthopedics handles health issues and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, joints, and their related connective tissues. When one of these parts is injured or in pain, it is best to see a doctor who specializes in the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedist specializes in the way the various systems
Read MoreWhen to Go to an Orthopedic Urgent Care
Injuries to your muscles, joints, and bones aren’t uncommon, especially for those who live an active lifestyle. Some of these injuries are minor enough for you to wait for a scheduled appointment, such as a mild chronic pain that you’d like to have checked by your physician. However, severe injury or sudden musculoskeletal pain will
Read MoreSprain vs. Strain
You know that you’ve hurt your ankle – you’re just not sure whether it’s a sprain or a strain. These separate types of injuries can actually cause a similar amount of pain. Whether it is a strain or a sprain, one thing is for sure – you need to have it assessed by a trained medical
Read MoreHow Urgent Care Beats the Emergency Room
It’s the weekend, you’re at home and you trip going up the stairs. Your foot is painful and when you try to walk, you’re unable to put weight on it. It could be sprained or even fractured. Do you visit the emergency room, or can an urgent care provider be the better solution? It can
Read MoreWhy Urgent Care Works for a Fracture
A fracture – which is the same thing as a broken bone – happens when the physical force applied on the bone is more powerful than the bone itself, causing it to break. This can happen when we exercise or play sports, and it can also happen as we age. If you or a loved
Read MoreCauses of Winter Injuries
Winter is here and with it come the snow and ice. While many kids yearn for snow days and the chance to strap on ice skates or break out a sled, winter also brings with it a unique set of injuries. The most common types of winter injuries are strains, sprains, dislocations, and fractures. Protect
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