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When you or a family member gets hurt, knowing where to seek care can make all the difference. While emergency rooms are essential for life-threatening injuries, severe trauma, head injuries, or chest pain, many bone, joint, and muscle injuries don’t require an ER visit.

“For sprains, strains, minor fractures and sports injuries, patients often receive faster, more specialized care at orthopedic urgent care,” said Dr. Dale Rader of EmergeOrtho. “Our providers focus specifically on musculoskeletal injuries, so we can quickly evaluate the problem and start the right treatment plan.”

Orthopedic urgent care offers walk-in convenience, on-site X-rays, and access to board-certified orthopedic specialists — often with shorter wait times and lower costs than the emergency room.

“Choosing the right setting not only saves time, it ensures you’re seeing a provider who treats these injuries every day,” Rader added. “That expertise matters.”

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Walk in or book online today at https://emergeortho.com/foothills-region/. Call 828-459-OUCH (6824).

About EmergeOrtho

EmergeOrtho—Foothills Region is a trusted leader in comprehensive, subspecialty orthopedic care. Board-certified physicians and specialty-trained providers deliver advanced treatment across spine care, sports medicine, joint replacement, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, and interventional pain management. Beyond orthopedic surgery and specialty care, EmergeOrtho offers integrated physical and hand therapy services, advanced MRI imaging, and a network of walk-in orthopedic urgent care locations — ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time. Visit https://emergeortho.com/foothills-region/ or call 828-459-OUCH (6824).