Emergency Room Vs. Orthopedic Urgent Care

Emergency Room Vs. Orthopedic Urgent Care

Patient being seen by a doctor

Injuries are not scheduled and tend to occur when you least expect them. When you or your loved one suffers an injury, you want the best care available as soon as possible. In some cases, that means a trip to the emergency room. Other times, however, you can avoid a long wait and get an assessment and care from a specialist if you visit a musculoskeletal urgent care clinic.

When you need immediate attention for most acute bone, joint, and muscle injuries, like a fracture or a shoulder injury, our urgent care service will offer you the care you need—fast. 

In the case of life-threatening injuries and other emergencies, such as open fractures, cuts with bleeding that won’t stop, burns, or head injuries, you will need to visit an emergency room immediately or call 911.

For a better idea of which service is necessary, refer to the listing below.

Injury/Condition

Urgent Care

ER

New bone/joint/muscle injury

 

Joint sprain or muscle strain

 

Possible fracture

 

Swollen joint

 

Sports injury

 

Possible dislocation

 

Chronic back or joint pain

Make an appointment

 

Work injury

Consult your supervisor

 

Animal bite

 

Burn

 

Cuts and other wounds

 

Fracture with bone protrusion

 

For more information on our Urgent Care services at OrthoSC, call (843) 353-3460. If you are currently seeking initial or follow-up care for a sports-related injury, schedule an appointment online with one of our sports medicine specialists.