Skip the ER: Why Our Fast Track Clinic is Your Best Option for a Traumatic Injury

Every year, emergency departments manage over 40 million injury-related visits across the United States. However, many sprains, fractures, and other orthopedic injuries don’t require an ER visit. Choosing the best place for orthopedic injury treatment can save time, lower costs, and connect you with specialists who treat orthopedic injuries every day.

Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center offers the area’s only Fast Track Clinic, giving patients in Henderson and Las Vegas direct access to same-day orthopedic care for recent trauma and sudden injuries. Our team works quickly to diagnose your injury and start treatment without unnecessary delays.

Does my injury qualify?

Our Fast Track Clinic cares for a range of orthopedic injuries, from slips and falls to sudden sports injuries. While pain can happen immediately, the emergency room doesn’t always offer the fastest path to orthopedic treatment.

Visit our Fast Track Clinic if you recently experienced:

• Suspected broken bone
• Sprain or strain
• Sports injury
• Joint injury
• Muscle injury
• A sudden orthopedic injury after a fall or accident

Instead of waiting for a referral after your ER visit, you receive specialized care from the beginning. 

If another facility completed X-rays, bring a physical copy to your appointment. The images help our team review your injury and may prevent repeat imaging.

Why choose a Fast Track Clinic?

Emergency rooms prioritize life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and severe trauma. It isn’t uncommon for patients with orthopedic injuries to spend hours waiting before receiving care.

Our Fast Track Clinic dedicates every visit to orthopedic injuries. Our team evaluates your injury, develops a treatment plan, and arranges additional services, such as X-rays, ultrasounds, lab tests, or physical therapy, when needed. Every step supports faster treatment and a smoother recovery.

What happens during my visit?

During your visit, our physician assistant examines your injury, orders X-rays when needed, explains your diagnosis, and starts treatment. 

If your injury requires surgery or advanced orthopedic care, we connect you with one of our orthopedic physicians for seamless follow-up. Our coordinated approach keeps your care moving, rather than shuffling you from one provider to another.

Why does early treatment matter?

The first few days after a traumatic injury play a crucial role in recovery. Prompt care can help control swelling, protect the injured area, and reduce the risk of worsening the injury. Early treatment also helps restore movement sooner and gives your body the support it needs to heal properly.

Even injuries that seem minor can involve a fracture, torn ligament, or tendon injury. Seeking orthopedic care soon after an injury helps identify the problem early so you can start treatment right away. 

When is an ER the best choice?

Some injuries require emergency medical care. Seek immediate ER care if you:

• Have heavy bleeding after an injury
• Sustain an animal bite
• Injure your ribs

If you have ongoing pain or another long-term orthopedic issue rather than a recent injury, schedule an appointment with one of our specialists for comprehensive care.

Fast-track your orthopedic injury care

Get fast access to orthopedic specialists and avoid unnecessary delays. Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center’s Fast Track Clinic delivers prompt orthopedic care when sudden injuries happen. 

If you recently suffered trauma or another urgent orthopedic injury, rely on our team to guide you toward recovery. 

We care for patients at our Fast Track Clinic without an appointment Monday through Friday, 10am-7pm, and Saturday 9am-5pm.