Raleigh Brier Creek, Injury Care Services

Unexpected Injury? Don’t Wait To See A Doctor!

Injuries and accidents usually happen without warning and may require seeing a wound care professional as soon as possible. If the injury doesn’t require emergency room attention, AFC Raleigh Brier Creek can help. Our wound care center treats all minor injuries, any injury that is not life-threatening and will not lead to permanent or serious damage. Although considered minor, these injuries must be treated at a pain clinic so they do not cause any further complications. AFC Raleigh Brier Creek is specifically designed to treat minor injuries, and our injury care services are an excellent option for convenient and compassionate care.

When To Go To The Emergency Room

If your injuries are severe and possibly life-threatening, call 911 or get to an emergency room right away. Emergency injuries include:

• Limb-threatening injuries
• Severe bleeding
• Open fractures
• Head injuries
• Chest pain
• Major trauma
• Weakness or numbness on one side of the body

Examples Of Minor Injury Treated At Afc Raleigh Brier Creek

Minor injuries can be painful and inconvenient even though they don’t threaten your life, long-term survival, or mobility. For minor injuries that involve only moderate pain, limited motion, minimal swelling or other mild symptoms, save time and money by visiting our wound clinic for treatment. AFC Raleigh Brier Creek can effectively treat most minor injuries with wound care and provide relief from symptoms. Don’t wait to see if the injury gets better on its own; this can sometimes lead to complications. Plus, if you think it’s only a sprain, but it’s actually broken, you need to know. If your symptoms are severe enough to make you consider getting help, you probably need to get it.

We may also recommend certain medications to take with you for conditions that cannot be prevented through vaccination. Be sure to discuss all the potential risks to your health abroad with a member of our knowledgeable team.

Minor injuries include the following:

• Sports injuries
• Fractures
• Sprains
• Back pain
• Cuts
• Lacerations
• Burns
• Minor eye injuries
• Removal of splinters
• Skin Irritations
• Wound infections
• Job accidents and Workers' Compensation injuries

What Can I Expect At AFC Raleigh Brier Creek?

Injuries like sprains, strains, fractures, cuts and bruises can cause intense pain, especially when touched or moved. When you visit AFC Raleigh Brier Creek, you can expect:

• A thorough examination of the injury
• An X-ray to determine if there is a break or fracture
• A treatment plan that may include splints, prescription, or a referral

Sports Injuries

Sports and exercise are important for people of all ages! They teach character, teamwork and dedication. Plus sports and exercise are a lot of fun, and they are good for us. Unfortunately, sometimes sports and exercise may result in an injury. AFC Raleigh Brier Creek is here to patch you up and get you back in action as fast as possible.

Common Treatments For Injuries

Stitches

Cuts and gashes happen as a result of trauma to the skin. Depending on how bad the cut is, it may require stitches to aid in healing and minimize scarring. If you are unsure whether you need stitches or not, come in and see us at AFC Raleigh Brier Creek. Our providers will do the following:

• Clean your wounds
• Measure the wound & check how deep the cut is
• Provide stitches if needed
• If we feel your cut is too large or life-threatening, we may refer you to the nearest ER for more complex treatment.

X-Rays

If you believe you have broken or fractured a bone or suffered a sprain, we have you covered! AFC Raleigh Brier Creek has an X-ray machine on-site. We can do your X-rays, review them and analyze your injury to determine the type of care it may require. Treatment for sprains and fractures may include bandages, soft casts, hard casts, or ice and rest.

Burn Relief

Severe burns need to be treated at the emergency room, but AFC Raleigh Brier Creek can help treat more minor burns. Individuals with first-degree and small second-degree burns can choose urgent care instead of the emergency room, allowing them to be seen faster. Second-degree burns affect both the inner and outer layers of the skin and cause blistering. Doctors at urgent care centers may use an antibiotic cream or clean the burn to prevent infection.

If you’re in need of injury care services, don’t wait. AFC Raleigh Brier Creek is open seven days a week with extended hours, so we can help accommodate your injury when it occurs.