Digital X-Ray Walk-in Clinic in Aston, PA

AFC Urgent Care Provides Broken Bone X-Rays and Injury Treatment

When you suffer a minor accident or fall, many times, someone might tell you to “walk it off" or “rub dirt into it" to feel better. These methods don’t exactly have the scientific backing of the medical community. If you think you have suffered a bone fracture, come to AFC Urgent Care Aston in Delaware County right away to access our on-site digital x-ray. This powerful diagnostic tool is available seven days a week with no appointment. We are an affordable choice instead of the emergency room, where most people think you must go when your primary care provider is unavailable. Skip the long waits and high costs of an ER visit in the Aston area and be seen today by one of our board-certified providers.

Why should I get an X-ray now? Should I wait until I feel better to get one?

Delaying examination by a medical professional puts you at risk of further aggravating an injury. The digital X-ray at our urgent care center can look for fractures. Not only can waiting further aggravate these injuries, but it can also make them even worse. You could risk permanent damage and ensure a longer and more expensive recovery. Even if an x-ray confirms there is no fracture, you could still be suffering from a sprain or strain that also will need medical attention. Rely on our expertise so you can recover as quickly as possible from your nonlife-threatening injury.

When Should You Visit AFC Urgent Care Aston for X-Ray Services?

X-rays are an invaluable diagnostic tool used to gain a better understanding of what is happening inside the body. They can reveal issues within the musculoskeletal system and detect pathologies such as tumors, fractures, and broken bones. X-rays should be considered when there is suspicion of injury or illness.

Here's when you should consider an X-ray as a crucial step in your path to wellness:

• Injury from Accidents or Falls: If you’ve experienced an accident or fall, especially one that involves trauma to the body, an X-ray is essential. Even if there are no visible fractures or injuries, X-rays can uncover hidden damage to bones or tissues.
• Unexplained or Persistent Pain: When you’re dealing with persistent pain that has no obvious cause or refuses to subside after a few days, it’s time to consider an X-ray. It can help doctors pinpoint the source of your discomfort, allowing for more effective treatment.
• Osteoporosis or Risk of Skeletal Problems: Individuals diagnosed with conditions like osteoporosis or those at a higher risk for skeletal issues should consider regular X-ray screenings. These screenings enable healthcare providers to track changes over time and catch potential problems before they worsen.
• Confirming Suspicious Findings: In cases where other imaging techniques, such as ultrasounds or CT scans, reveal something unusual or inconclusive, an X-ray can provide a clearer picture. This can help doctors make more informed decisions about further testing or treatment.
• Previous Unidentified Medical Issues: If you’ve had a medical issue in the past that was not properly identified or treated, an X-ray can be a valuable tool for obtaining an accurate diagnosis. It ensures that you receive the appropriate care as soon as possible.

Is it painful to get an X-ray? Why is it a digital X-ray?

X-rays are not painful to receive! Most people’s experience with an X-ray often involves going to the dentist. It is just as quick and painless to x-ray a part of your body as it is your teeth. During the process, X-ray beams will pass through your body and produce an image. The image that is produced greatly depends on what material the X-ray is passing through. For example:

• Bones – If they are dense, white. If there is a fracture, we will see the white broken up in the image.
• Muscles – Less dense than bones, so that it will show up gray.
• Air in your lungs – The least dense of all, so it will show up much darker on an X-ray image.

Unlike the X-ray machines of the past, which it would produce an actual photo that would need to be held up to a light to be seen, our X-ray produces a digital image, hence a “digital X-ray." These digital images are just as good and much easier to transport and transmit to other medical professionals.

Once an X-ray is taken at our urgent care center by our skilled X-ray technician, it will be read and analyzed. Our board-certified provider will review the results with you, and you’ll be sent home with a CD Copy of your x-ray. At your request, we can forward a copy of this image to your primary care physician or specialist for further examination.

AFC Urgent Care Aston is open seven days a week in Delco. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM. We are located at 5024 Pennell Rd Aston, PA 19014. Our walk-in medical clinic accepts most major insurances. Visit our Insurance page to see a list of carriers we currently take. Uninsured? Call our friendly staff today at (484) 766-3502 and ask about our affordable self-pay rates.

We look forward to serving you here in the Aston, PA area and helping you feel better!

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