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

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

Have you suffered a minor accident that has left you injured? Has a loved one suffered an injury? Your first thought may be to rush to a local emergency room in Downingtown, PA, for an X-ray to check for broken bones or other injuries. However, the local ERs are often expensive and overcrowded. You are also likely to wait hours before someone sees you. Skip that hassle and visit the board-certified providers at AFC Urgent Care Downingtown today. You can access our onsite digital X-ray with no appointment needed.

Always get the answer to the question you never want to ask: “Is it broken?" Our X-ray can take images of your injury to look for fractures. We have an experienced X-ray technician on staff every day of the week and are available to serve you. We can also take chest X-rays if needed for a physical, like an immigration physical.

When Should You Visit AFC Urgent Care Downingtown 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.

After we take the images, our providers will review the results with you. Before you leave, you’ll be given a CD copy of any x-rays, and we can forward them to your regular doctor or a specialist upon request. Many doctors in the Downingtown, PA, area who do not have an x-ray onsite send their patients to our location for immediate service.

AFC Urgent Care Downingtown is located at 150 E Pennsylvania Ave, STE 140, Downingtown, PA 19335. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Do you have questions about our X-ray services or want to make an appointment? Call our friendly staff today at (610) 518-1060.

We look forward to serving you!