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Orthopedic Urgent Care

Walk into a specialist rather than waiting in the­ emergency room.

All TCO Orthopedic Urgent Care locations will be closed on September 7th for Labor Day. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 8 AM.

For fractures and other sudden orthopedic injuries that don’t require emergency medical care, visit one of our Orthopedic Urgent Care locations for prompt evaluation by an orthopedic specialist. Walk-in appointments are available with no appointment needed, making it easy to get expert care when you need it most.

Before you visit, check our online urgent care wait times to find the shortest wait at a nearby location. Spend less time waiting and more time focusing on your recovery.

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Walk-ins Welcome Daily

Open from 8 AM – 8 PM daily, our urgent care locations are equipped to handle simple fractures, acute injuries, muscle strains, and more. Whether you have a sports-related injury or need care for a sudden issue, our orthopedic specialists are ready to help. Check urgent care wait times on our website to streamline your visit.

Our orthopedic walk-in clinics provide a seamless, efficient alternative to general emergency rooms for non-life-threatening musculoskeletal issues staffed by specialized orthopedic providers, we ensure you receive targeted, expert care right when you need it, avoiding the long wait times typical of a traditional hospital visit.

Orthopedic Urgent Care vs. ER: Which Should You Choose?

Not every injury calls for the emergency room. When it comes to orthopedic urgent care vs ER, the difference comes down to severity: orthopedic urgent care is built for non-life-threatening bone, joint, and muscle injuries that still need prompt attention, while the ER is reserved for injuries that are severe, visibly deformed, or accompanied by heavy bleeding. Use the guide below to decide where to go.

When to visit TCO Urgent Care:

  • Simple bone fractures
  • Acute injury with crunchiness when moving or touching
  • Muscle and tendon strains and ligament and joint sprains
  • Broken collarbone, AC joint sprain or separated shoulder
  • Torn biceps, triceps or quadriceps tendon
  • Wrist and forearm injuries
  • Hamstring injuries
  • Lower extremity injury with an inability to put weight on it
  • Sports concussion (headache, nausea, and dizziness)
  • Pediatric patients ages 3 and older
  • Minor knee, foot or ankle, finger dislocations and sprains

When to visit the Emergency Room:

  • Bone is visible or there is an open wound over the fracture
  • Bone is fractured at severe angle
  • Cuts and/or deep lacerations
  • Area is burned
  • Severe sports concussion (vomiting, loss of consciousness, and fainting/syncope)

When to visit a traditional Urgent Care:

  • Cold, flu, and respiratory issues
  • Stomach issues
  • Conditions not related to bones, joints, or muscles

Pediatric Orthopedic Urgent Care

Kids get hurt, too often at the worst possible time. Twin Cities Orthopedics’ pediatric orthopedic urgent care is available for patients ages 3 and older, so young athletes and active kids can get the same walk-in access to orthopedic specialists as adults. From playground falls to sports-related sprains and simple fractures, our team is equipped to evaluate and treat common childhood orthopedic injuries without the wait times typical of a pediatric ER visit.

Find Orthopedic Urgent Care Near You

Twin Cities Orthopedics’ orthopedic walk-in clinics are located throughout the Twin Cities, including Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights, Waconia, and Woodbury. Whichever neighborhood you’re in, there’s an orthopedic urgent care near you.

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Orthopedic Urgent Care Frequently Asked Questions

What is orthopedic urgent care?

Orthopedic urgent care is a walk-in clinic staffed by orthopedic specialists who treat bone, joint, and muscle injuries, such as fractures, sprains, and strains on a same-day basis without an appointment. It’s designed as a faster, more specialized alternative to a general urgent care or emergency room visit for non-life-threatening musculoskeletal injuries.

What’s the difference between orthopedic urgent care and the ER?

Orthopedic urgent care treats non-life-threatening injuries like simple fractures, sprains, and strains, typically with shorter wait times and direct access to an orthopedic specialist. The emergency room is reserved for severe trauma, such as visible bone deformity, open wounds, heavy bleeding, or loss of consciousness, that requires immediate, comprehensive emergency treatment.

Do I need an appointment for orthopedic urgent care?

No. TCO Orthopedic Urgent Care locations accept walk-ins daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, and no appointment or referral is necessary. Patients can also check estimated wait times online before visiting to plan their trip.

What injuries does orthopedic urgent care treat?

TCO Orthopedic Urgent Care treats simple bone fractures, muscle and tendon strains, ligament and joint sprains, broken collarbones, AC joint sprains, torn biceps or quadriceps tendons, wrist and forearm injuries, hamstring injuries, and mild sports concussions. Injuries involving visible bone, open wounds, or severe trauma should be treated at an emergency room instead.

Is orthopedic urgent care billed differently than a regular urgent care visit?

Yes. TCO’s Orthopedic Urgent Care is billed as a same-day specialty office visit rather than a standard urgent care visit.

Do you treat broken bones at orthopedic urgent care?

Yes. TCO Orthopedic Urgent Care treats simple bone fractures on a walk-in basis, without an appointment. Fractures involving visible bone, an open wound, or a severe angle deformity should be treated at an emergency room instead.

Does insurance cover orthopedic urgent care visits?

Most insurance plans cover orthopedic urgent care services; however, coverage varies by plan. Patients should contact their insurance provider using the phone number on the back of their insurance card to verify their specific benefits. Please note these visits are billed as specialty orthopedic care and do not fall under an urgent care benefit.

 

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Orthopedic Urgent Care Locations

Blaine

11225 Ulysses St NE
Blaine, 55434

763-302-2600

Brooklyn Park

5601 96th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, 55443

763-786-9543

Burnsville

1000 W 140th St, #201
Burnsville, 55337

952-808-3000

Eagan – Viking Lakes

2700 Vikings Circle
Eagan, 55121

952-456-7600

Eden Prairie

965 Prairie Center Drive
Eden Prairie, 55344

952-456-7470

Edina – Crosstown

4010 W 65th St
Edina, 55435

952-456-7000

Maple Grove

9630 Grove Circle N
Maple Grove, 55369

763-520-7870

Plymouth

16800 37th Pl N
Plymouth, 55446

763-520-7870

Stillwater

5715 Memorial Ave N
Stillwater, 55082

651-439-8807

Vadnais Heights

3545 Hwy 61 N
Vadnais Heights, 55110

651-439-8807

Waconia

820 Village Way
Waconia, 55387

952-442-2163

Woodbury

4040 Radio Dr
Woodbury, 55129

651-439-8807