Accidents happen when you least expect them. Whether it’s a kitchen mishap, a sports injury, or a fall at work, minor injuries can disrupt your day and leave you wondering where to turn for treatment. When the injury isn’t life-threatening but still requires prompt medical attention, urgent care is often the best solution.
At MedNow Urgent Care, we provide fast, professional treatment for minor injuries like cuts, burns, and certain types of broken bones, helping you get the care you need without the long wait and high cost of an emergency room visit.
When to Choose Urgent Care Over the ER
It’s not always easy to know where to go after an injury. As a general rule:
- Go to the ER for life-threatening injuries, heavy uncontrolled bleeding, head trauma, chest pain, or severe fractures with visible bone.
- Choose urgent care for non-life-threatening injuries that still require prompt medical attention.
If you’re unsure, our team can help guide you on whether urgent care is appropriate for your situation.
Treatment for Cuts and Lacerations
From paper cuts to deeper lacerations, wounds vary in severity. While minor cuts can often be treated at home, you should seek medical care if:
- The bleeding won’t stop after 10–15 minutes of pressure
- The cut is deep or gaping
- There is debris in the wound
- You notice signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth, pus)
- You may need a tetanus shot
At MedNow Urgent Care, we can:
- Clean and properly irrigate wounds
- Remove debris
- Provide stitches, staples, or adhesive closure when needed
- Administer tetanus vaccinations
- Offer guidance on wound care to reduce scarring and prevent infection
Prompt treatment not only speeds healing but also lowers the risk of complications.
Care for Minor Burns
Burns can happen in seconds—whether from hot grease, boiling water, sun exposure, or contact with hot surfaces. While severe burns require emergency treatment, minor first- and second-degree burns can often be treated at urgent care.
Seek urgent care for burns that:
- Cause blistering
- Cover a moderate area of skin
- Are painful and red
- Show signs of infection
Our providers can evaluate the burn, clean and dress the wound, manage pain, and provide instructions for proper at-home care. Early treatment helps prevent infection and promotes faster healing.
Evaluation of Suspected Broken Bones and Sprains
A fall, sports injury, or accident can result in a fracture, sprain, or strain. Not every broken bone requires a trip to the ER.
Urgent care is appropriate for:
- Suspected minor fractures
- Swelling and pain after a fall
- Limited movement in a limb
- Possible wrist, finger, ankle, or foot fractures
At MedNow Urgent Care, we offer:
- On-site evaluations
- X-ray imaging (where available)
- Splinting and stabilization
- Pain management recommendations
- Referrals to orthopedic specialists if needed
If the bone is protruding through the skin, the injury involves severe deformity, or there is loss of circulation or sensation, emergency care is necessary.
Why Choose MedNow Urgent Care for Minor Injuries?
When you’re hurt, you don’t want to wait days for a primary care appointment or hours in an emergency room waiting area.
Patients choose MedNow Urgent Care because we offer:
- Walk-in availability
- Shorter wait times
- Affordable care compared to ER visits
- Experienced medical providers
- Convenient locations
Our goal is to provide efficient, compassionate care so you can get back to your normal routine as quickly and safely as possible.
Don’t Ignore Minor Injuries
Even injuries that seem small at first can worsen without proper treatment. Infection, improper healing, and long-term complications are real risks when cuts, burns, or fractures go untreated.
If you or a family member experiences a minor injury, MedNow Urgent Care is here to help with prompt, professional medical care.
Walk in today and let our team take care of you.
