Chattanooga-Northshore Orthopedic Urgent Care Near Me
Looking for an orthopedic urgent care near you in Northshore? Visit us for expert care any day of the week.
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If you get injured, don’t settle for long wait times or hefty ER bills. Start with AFC Urgent Care. We provide
quick, affordable care for sports injuries, accidental falls, and general orthopedic issues. When you visit our
clinic, our team of experienced orthopedic providers help stabilize, brace, and provide relief for your injury
so you can start healing faster. We treat a variety of injuries, including but not limited to:
Immediate Stabilization with Orthopedic-Grade Equipment
When accidents happen, you need immediate relief and understanding of the extent of your injury. That’s why
our clinic is equipped with digital x-rays on site and advanced DME (Durable Medical Equipment) that meets the
same high standards as orthopedic specialists. Walk in to AFC Urgent Care where we effectively stabilize your
injury during your initial visit, providing similar support to what you’d expect at a specialist’s
office. Our expert staff will assess your injury, offer pain relief, and provide appropriate DME like braces,
splints, or crutches.
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Orthopedics at AFC Urgent Care vs. The E.R.
- Shorter wait times than the ER – Most wait times stay between 30 minutes to an hour.
- Same day visits – No appointments are necessary.
- Follow up visits – If your injury isn’t healing properly, you can have a follow-up visit at your
same convenient location. We’re here to help until your injury is healed, not just for one visit.
- Premium equipment and treatment – For a fraction of the cost, we use top-tier equipment from our
state-of-the-art digital x-rays to boots and braces.
- Payment Options – We accept most major insurance and offer discounted cash
pay options.
When to Visit AFC Urgent Care for Injuries
- You roll your ankle during a soccer game
- You hurt your knee while going up or down stairs
- You hurt your back after lifting a heavy object like a package or weights
- You have sudden shoulder pain
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If you can’t make it to AFC immediately after an
incident, use the R.I.C.E. method.
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Rest – After an accident, get to a comfortable location as soon as possible, and rest to
prevent additional strain on the injury.
Ice – Wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply it to the injury for 15 to 20 minutes.
Reapply the ice every 3 hours. If you don’t have an ice pack, a bag of frozen produce will get the job
done.
Compress – Put pressure on the injured area by wrapping it with an elastic bandage. Make
sure the bandage is tight but not too tight. You can tell if the bandage is too tight when the injured
area turns blue or starts feeling numb.
Elevate – To properly elevate your injury, position the injured area to rest above your
heart. The most common way to elevate the injury is to stack several pillows under your foot, arm, ankle,
or leg while resting in bed or on a sofa.