Injury

What are common injuries?

Injuries damage body tissues, including bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, or organs. They may cause mild, moderate, or extreme discomfort. Examples of common injuries seen at urgent care include:

• Strains
• Sprains
• Fractures
• Head injuries
• Joint injuries or pain
• Dislocations
• Tendinitis
• Lacerations
• Puncture wounds
• Diabetic wounds
• Torn ligaments, muscles, or tendons
• Burns
• Eye injuries
• Animal bites

Doctor's Own Urgent Care treats injuries that need medical attention but aren’t life-threatening. If you or a loved one experiences a life-threatening emergency, head to a nearby emergency room or call 911 right away. 

What are the symptoms of an injury?

Symptoms that may appear because of injuries include:

• Pain
• Burning
• Tingling
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Redness
• Warmth
• Pus
• Bruising
• Decreased range of motion
• Reduced mobility

Injuries may develop because of being in a car or work-related accident, playing sports, falling down, or stepping on something sharp.

Which type of injury do I have?

A Doctor's Own Urgent Care expert checks your vital signs, discusses your medical history and symptoms, and completes a physical exam to determine the type and severity of injury you have. They may suggest you complete on-site labs, X-rays, or other diagnostic tests. They then review the results and collaborate with you to create an effective injury treatment plan.

How are injuries treated?

Treating injuries at Doctor's Own Urgent Care may consist of one or more of the following solutions:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) therapy
• Stitches, staples, or medical tape
• Casting, splinting, bracing, boot, or sling
• Crutches 
• Bandages
• Over-the-counter medications
• Prescription medicines
• Topical medicines
• Dietary supplements
• Offloading
• Physical therapy
• Diet, exercise, or other lifestyle changes

If you need care from another specialist because of a complex or extreme injury, Doctor's Own Urgent Care provides referrals. For example, severe sports injuries may require surgery to allow affected tissues to fully heal. 

Your specialist follows up to ensure your injury heals effectively without pain or infection. Don’t hesitate to call the Doctor's Own Urgent Care office at any time with questions during the healing process.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Doctor's Own Urgent Care by phone, request one online today, or simply walk into the office during normal business hours.