Life happens. Orthopedic injuries are never expected, so having a plan of action beforehand will ease the stress during an emergency. Know when and where to go.
Orthopedic injuries relating to the bones and joints are often caused by an accident or trauma: falling off a ladder, suffering a sports injury, getting into a minor car accident, or slipping on a wet floor. When care is needed right away, many of us head straight to the ER.
However, an Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic provides specialized care and is an excellent alternative to often overcrowded emergency rooms.
When the ER is the best option
Locating the closest hospital emergency room or dialing 911 is always the best option when injuries or symptoms are life-threatening. As many emergency rooms have a history of overuse for non-life-threatening issues, Orthopedic Urgent Care may be the better option for treatment of less serious injuries.
Although an orthopedic urgent care clinic is able to handle many types of injuries, certain situations should only be treated at a hospital ER or by dialing 911 for assistance. If an individual has lost consciousness or lost a large amount of blood, an emergency room is always the place to go for care. In the case of less emergent injuries (sprains, strains, fractures), the life-saving measures provided in emergency rooms are not as necessary. Due to ERs prioritizing life-threatening situations, the results are longer wait times for painful, but less serious injuries.
The priority of severe emergencies in a traditional ER is one of the main reasons an Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic may be the better route to speedy, specialized care for orthopedic injuries. Less wait time and direct care by expert medical providers is just one of the benefits of Urgent Care vs. the traditional ER.
OrthoArkansas Urgent Care is intended for patients with recent injuries, sprains, or fractures.
What to expect at OrthoArkansas Urgent Care
At OrthoArkansas, our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinic specializes in treating a variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions. Injuries are evaluated in a timely manner, and a plan of care or treatment is determined at the visit. Our orthopedic experts use X-ray and other diagnostic tests to determine the next steps in your care including casting, specialized splinting, bracing, etc. In fact, many general urgent care clinics refer patients to OrthoArkansas Urgent Care due to the specialized nature of our services.
OrthoArkansas offers specialized head-to-toe urgent care without the cost and wait of the traditional ER.
- Accidents & Trauma
- Broken Bones & Dislocations
- Sprains, Strains & Pains
- Sports Injuries
- On-the-Job Accidents
At OrthoArkansas Urgent Care, you will be seen by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who will examine you and provide a diagnosis and treatment for your orthopedic injury. If it is determined that your injury requires the attention of one of our specialized physicians, a referral will be made for an appointment to the location of your choice.
OrthoArkansas Urgent Care Clinics
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
OrthoArkansas Urgent Care Midtown location:
OrthoArkansas-Midtown
800 Fair Park Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72204
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OrthoArkansas Urgent Care NLR location:
OrthoArkansas-North Little Rock
3480 Landers Rd.
North Little Rock, AR 72117
