Can you treat my injury?
Some 99% of musculoskeletal injuries are appropriate for visits to OrthoQUICK. But there are certain instances when the emergency room or urgent care provides a better choice, and we want you to be educated about what those are so you can make the right decision for care.
OrthoQUICK is open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For assistance, please call the OrthoQUICK clinic (651) 968-5806.
| Injury/Condition | Walk-in to OrthoQUICK (Daily 8am-8pm) | Go to the Emergency Room |
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| Recent muscle, bone, or joint injury |  | |
| Pain or swelling in a joint | | |
| Sports injury | | |
| Knee sprain or strain | | |
| Hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder injury | | |
| Ankle sprain or strain | | |
| Broken bone without an open wound over the fracture location | | |
| Recent back pain | | |
| Chronic neck or back pain, or narcotic medication refills | Schedule appointment or contact your Summit specialist | |
| Work-related injury | Walk-in to Minnesota Occupational Health during business hours, or OrthoQUICK after hours and weekends | |
| Broken bone where bone has broken through the skin or there is a wound over the fracture | |
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| Deformity (change in shape or severe angle) of ankle, knee, elbow or shoulder | |
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| Animal bites | |
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| Burns | |
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| Concussion or head injury | |
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| Deep cuts | |
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| Severe pain requiring IV administration or sedation | |
When to go to Urgent Care or a non-orthopedic specialist:
- Injuries to the eye
- Cold, flu, respiratory and stomach issues
- Medical conditions that are not related to bones, joints, muscles, and their supporting structures
If you are still unsure based on the information above, feel free to come to OrthoQUICK and the specialized providers will make sure you see the right provider in the right amount of time.
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