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Orthopedics and Durable Medical Equipment
An accident can quickly lead to an orthopedic injury that leaves you with pain, swelling, and difficulty moving. Orthopedic injuries refer to injuries that affect the structures responsible for your movement and support, including your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.
Orthopedic injuries can happen suddenly, but they can also occur gradually over time due to overuse and strain. When you experience an orthopedic injury, you are left with discomfort and pain but also wondering how specialized the medical care you need is, and where you should go for treatment.
When faced with those questions, quick and prompt answers by our experienced team of medical providers at AFC Urgent Care Fort Collins will assess your orthopedic injury and ensure you begin your recovery as quickly as possible, which may necessitate the need for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) that we carry on-site.
AFC Urgent Care Fort Collins is located at 2804 South Timberline Road in Fort Collins, CO and welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. The clinic is open seven days a week, including evenings Monday through Friday, making it easier to seek care for any orthopedic issues when they happen.
What are Orthopedic Injuries?
An orthopedic injury is any damage to your musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your musculoskeletal system provides your body with the structure, stability, and movement it needs, but because they are involved in everyday movement and activity, they are vulnerable to injury and overuse.
Injuries can occur from accidents, such as falls, sports, and physical activities, but they can also develop due to underlying chronic conditions and repetitive stress. Symptoms and severity vary widely across orthopedic injuries depending on the affected area and the nature of the injury.
What Orthopedic Injuries are Treated at AFC Urgent Care?
At AFC Urgent Care Fort Collins, we provide quick, affordable care for sports injuries, accidental falls, and general orthopedic issues and can stabilize and brace the injury to provide relief.
We treat a variety of orthopedic injuries, including but not limited to the following:
- Knee Pain
- Torn ACL
- Herniated Disk
- Back Strain
- Trigger Finger
- Fractured Wrist
- Foot & Ankle Injuries
- Elbow Injuries
- Ankle Sprain
- Shin Splints
- Back Injuries
- Torn Achilles Tendon
- Nurse Maid Elbow
- Hand & Wrist Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Stress Fractures
While all orthopedic injuries are painful, some are more so than others. However, it is important to understand that “toughing it out” and delaying medical care for orthopedic injuries, even with injuries that are not intensely painful, can often lead to long term damage or cause other issues to develop over time.
Orthopedic Services at AFC Fort Collins
More than 90 percent of back and neck pain can significantly improve without surgery. We treat acute to mild conditions like sciatica, muscle strain, spinal arthritis and other common injuries.
Most knee injuries are a result of tears, sprains, strains, dislocations and ligament tears. We evaluate and provide partial bracing for common injuries like sprains, contusions and general injuries from sports and accidental falls.
Whether your pain is from an accident or day-to-day movements, hand and wrist pain can be inconvenient. For most common injuries like trigger finger, fractures, carpal tunnel and arthritis, we can help restore or manage your pain with nonsurgical alternatives.
Elbow injuries often occur from both accidents and normal wear and tear. We treat a range of injuries and conditions like fractures and breaks, nurse maid elbow, joint pain, dislocation and more.
More than 25 percent of sport and exercise injuries are foot and ankle injuries. Fortunately, we treat several of these common foot and ankle injuries like rolled ankles, turf toe, plantar fasciitis, shin splints and more.
What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
At AFC Urgent Care Fort Collins, we offer a variety of durable medical equipment (DME) to help meet your recovery needs. Our DME equipment offers immediate stabilization and provides support with mobility, pain management, and daily activities as you recover. They also meet the same high standards that orthopedic specialists would offer.
Common DME items include crutches, braces, and other specialized devices. We also provide detailed resources for the DME products we offer, which include descriptions, instructions for use, and proper care guidelines. Whether you are healing from an injury or managing a long-term condition, our team can help you find the appropriate equipment to support your recovery and overall well-being.
On-Site Digital X-Ray Lab
Our clinic is also equipped with an on-site digital X-ray lab when it may be necessary to diagnose potential fractures. The latest digital X-ray technology offers clearer, sharper images with a quicker turnaround and significantly less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays. On average, it can take only 30 minutes to get a digital X-ray at AFC Fort Collins, and all X-Rays are performed by an experienced, certified technician.
Orthopedic Treatment Near You in Fort Collins, CO
AFC Fort Collins can effectively stabilize your orthopedic injury during your initial visit, providing similar support to what you would expect at a specialist's office. Our expert staff will assess your injury and provide appropriate treatment plans, which may include equipment such as braces, splints, or crutches. Whether you’re recovering from an accident or managing a chronic condition, our team can assist.
Located at 2804 South Timberline Road, AFC Urgent Care Fort Collins serves adults and children six months and older throughout Fort Collins and nearby Timnath, Wellington, and Loveland communities.
Schedule your appointment or walk-in today to AFC Urgent Care Fort Collins for prompt, compassionate care.
If you cannot visit AFC immediately for your injury, remember to follow the R.I.C.E. Method as outlined below. The R.I.C.E. method can be a helpful first step in managing pain and swelling at home for minor orthopedic injuries, but it is not a replacement for medical attention for serious and certain orthopedic injuries.
If you can't make it to AFC immediately after an incident, use the R.I.C.E. method.
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.
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