Reinjury
Reinjury Specialist in Kansas City, MO
Reinjury Surgeons in Kansas City, MO
Unfortunately, once you’ve experienced an injury, you’re often more susceptible to reinjury. This can happen when an old injury is aggravated or damaged again. This can happen because the injury was never treated properly, wasn’t given proper rehabilitation, or simply wasn’t given enough time to heal before resuming normal activities. While nothing is more disheartening than the return of an old injury, our team of experts is here to help when you need us most.
Why is Reinjury Likely with Orthopedic Injuries?
Reinjury occurs when damage occurs to an area that has been previously injured. Our bodies have incredible healing abilities, but the process leaves more than surface scars. When an injury occurs, scar tissue forms on the surface and deep within the affected area. While this tissue is integral to recovery, it can weaken the area.
This doesn’t cause issues with a small cut, but with larger injuries, this weakening can leave the surrounding muscles or tendons at an increased risk of reinjury. Common types of reinjury include recurring sprains, stress fractures, and chronic conditions such as back pain or tennis elbow. The risk increases if you return to physical activity too soon, fail to complete rehabilitation, or don’t take proper precautions such as braces.
Why Choose OrthoKC Urgent Care for Reinjuries?
OrthoKC urgent care walk-in clinics provide immediate care for various orthopedic injuries, typically costing less than a trip to the emergency room. Unlike an ER or general urgent care clinic, our industry-leading doctors and surgeons are experts in musculoskeletal conditions and familiar with the signs and symptoms of reinjury.
Our team uses their years of experience to create a treatment plan that optimizes your recovery after reinjury. While some reinjuries, like a sprain or a fracture, may happen suddenly and require acute treatment, reinjury often presents as a slight pain or stiffness in the affected area. Visiting one of our urgent care clinics at the first sign of unusual pain in the area can protect you from further injury.
How Are Reinjuries Treated at Urgent Care?
Reinjuries are treated at our orthopedic walk-in clinic with the same attention to detail as any other injury. Be sure to inform your doctor of the original injury to the area and how and if it was treated, as a recurring injury to the same area may require a different treatment plan. Treatment plans may include:
- OTC or prescription painkillers
- Physical therapy
- Bracing
- Home strengthening exercises
- Advice on avoiding further injury
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped to provide diagnostic imaging through X-rays and ultrasounds. This allows our team to quickly assess your injury for severity and identify any underlying issues.
Orthopedic Urgent Care for Reinjury in Kansas City, MO
If you think you’ve reinjured an old injury, our top-rated doctors are here to help. With three convenient OrthoKC urgent care walk-in clinics in Centerpoint, North Kansas City, and Lenexa, help is never far away. Contact us to learn more.
Orthopedic Urgent Care
Our Walk-In Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinics are open Monday through Friday from 8 am – 8 pm.
In addition, our NKC and Lenexa locations are open on Saturday from 8 am – 6 pm.