Sprained Ankle or Wrist? Skip Your Regular Doctor and Come Here Instead

Minor injuries like sprained ankles or wrists don’t need to wait for a primary care appointment or worse, risk misdiagnosis. Going straight to urgent care can deliver the quick, accurate treatment you need to heal right, with less hassle.

When you twist your ankle or wrench your wrist, waiting for an appointment at your regular doctor’s office often means days of pain and uncertain healing. So, if you find yourself with one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries among people of all ages, skip the doctor and try urgent care instead.

Full Orthopedics Urgent Care in North Miami Beach, Florida, offers same-day care for sprains with no appointment needed, which is exactly what you want when you’re injured and uncomfortable. Here’s what you need to know.

The benefits of going to an orthopedic urgent care for a sprain

Our urgent care clinic is equipped with on-site X-ray capability and staffed by clinicians who are experienced in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries. That means you get a clear diagnosis on the spot, whether it’s a simple sprain, complex ligament tear, or even a fracture, without having to wait for an appointment. We deliver:

Walk-in convenience and faster service

First and foremost, our goal is to provide prompt orthopedic care when you need it most. We offer extended hours and weekend hours, often with shorter wait times compared to emergency rooms or primary care.

Cost-effective and focused care

Treating sprains at urgent care is generally more affordable than going to the ER, without sacrificing quality of care. Our team provides expert, targeted orthopedic support, which is particularly important when it comes to diagnosing and treating soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains.

Accurate diagnosis and immediate treatment

Sprains range from mild to severe, and they can have similar symptoms to fractures and more serious ligament injuries. Urgent care evaluation, including a physical exam and imaging as needed, ensures you get the correct diagnosis and treatment right away.

You’ll leave urgent care with the necessary interventions, like bracing, splinting, the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation), and mobility aids if needed. Plus, we give you clear directions on follow-up care or rehabilitation.

When to go to urgent care for a sprain

When you’re in pain, it’s always a good idea to get checked out. We recommend coming to urgent care if you’ve suffered an injury and:

Hear a pop, feel a crack, or notice immediate instability
Can’t bear weight or move your joint normally
Rapidly develop swelling or bruising
The area feels numb, cold, or tingly

You should also seek medical care if you’ve been trying basic at-home care like RICE for several days, but your pain isn’t improving.

How we treat sprains at urgent care

At Full Orthopedics Urgent Care, our team specializes in fractures, sprains, and strains. We start with an expert evaluation by providers trained in musculoskeletal injury care. X-rays and other imaging tools are available for rapid, accurate injury identification and to rule out other issues.

Once we diagnose your injury, you get a personalized treatment plan, which might include a walking boot, compression support, anti-inflammatory guidance, or referral to physical therapy or orthopedic follow-up.

A sprained ankle or wrist may feel minor, but skipping proper diagnosis and care can lead to lingering pain or even long-term complications. The good news is that you don’t have to go through the hassle of a traditional doctor’s office to get the care you need.

Full Orthopedics Urgent Care offers quick, accurate treatment so you can heal faster and get back to your daily life. Walk into our clinic or contact us by calling our office today to schedule an appointment.