Emergency room visits often include hours of waiting, outside referrals, and delayed treatment. At Spectrum Orthopaedics, we believe that your first stop should be your best stop, which is why we’ve established an Urgent Care Center here at our state-of-the-art facility in North Canton, Ohio. Upon arrival, you or a loved one is able to…
Orthopedic Urgent Care
What are the Benefits of Orthopedic Urgent Care
When serious injuries occur, there’s no time to waste. Rather than waiting days or weeks to be seen by your doctor or rushing to the emergency room only to be referred back to your orthopedist, why not consider an orthopedic urgent care center? Whether your injury was suffered on-the-job, at home, or on the playing…
The Importance of Going to Your Orthopedic Surgeon for Preventative Care
Orthopedic health conditions can be painful and sometimes quite serious. However, there are a variety of treatment options out there that work to treat them. The best way to “treat” orthopedic conditions is through preventative care. There is no medical professional more qualified to provide preventative care for your orthopedic conditions than an orthopedic surgeon….
WHEN TO VISIT AN ORTHOPEDIC URGENT CARE
If you suffer an accident, a sports injury, or have acute pain in your muscles, bones, or joints, it’s important that you see a specialist right away. But when should you visit an urgent care facility versus going to the emergency room or calling your physician for an appointment? When acute – but non-life-threatening – injuries occur, urgent care…
Urgent Care vs. ER: What’s the Difference?
It’s 8:00 at night, and one misstep in the dark leads to a painful tumble down a few stairs. Perhaps your child collides with the catcher at home plate on Saturday morning, and his ankle swells up like a balloon. You know that immediate care is needed for these injuries, so you go to the…
Why You May Need an Orthopedic Urgent Care
Orthopedic injuries happen on a daily basis, often when we least expect them. That’s why orthopedic physicians specialize in treating these injuries and chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system, which can affect parts of the body such as ligaments, joints, and cartilage. Pain is an important and reliable indicator, as our body sends signals from…
Choosing the Right Orthopedic Urgent Care
Getting hurt while playing sports, motor vehicle accidents, or simply falling down – it can happen at any time. If you have a sudden orthopedic injury, getting the right care as quickly as possible can make all the difference towards decreased pain and an optimal recovery. Residents in Northeast Ohio now have a specialized resource…