Minor Injuries

Minor injuries, like cuts, sprains, and strains, affect millions of Americans yearly. Thankfully, prompt treatment can relieve pain and speed healing, so you can return to your regular routine. At Clarksburg Urgent Care in Clarksburg, Maryland, the experienced team specializes in diagnosing and treating minor injuries. Whether you cut yourself at work or suffered an injury while playing sports, Clarksburg Urgent Care can help. Call the office today to schedule minor injury treatment, or book your appointment online.

What are minor injuries?

Minor injuries are non-life-threatening. They usually occur while playing sports, using hand tools, or performing other physically demanding activities. 

You can manage most minor injuries at home with first aid, but if your injury won’t stop bleeding or causes intense pain, professional treatment is crucial.

After an urgent care exam, the Clarksburg Urgent Care team makes personalized treatment recommendations.

What are some examples of minor injuries?

The Clarksburg Urgent Care team treats various minor injuries, including:

• Cuts and lacerations
• Abrasions (for example, road rash)
• Puncture wounds
• Insect bites and bee stings
• Minor burns
• Sprains
• Strains
• Bumps and bruises
• Fractures (broken bones)

Clarksburg Urgent Care also provides wound care services, such as removing stitches and staples. 

When should I see a doctor about a minor injury?

Make an appointment at Clarksburg Urgent Care if you suffer a minor injury and experience any signs of infection, like swelling, pain, or redness around the wound. That’s especially true if your injury oozes pus, affects your mobility, or causes you to develop a fever.

How are minor injuries diagnosed?

Your Clarksburg Urgent Care provider reviews your medical records and asks about your injury, including when it occurred, what caused it, and what types of symptoms you have. Let your provider know if the injury happened at work so they can fill out workers’ compensation forms.

Next, your provider completes an injury evaluation. They examine the wound, assessing its size, shape, and appearance. They might also order diagnostic imaging, like X-rays or an ultrasound, to see if the injury extends beneath your skin or if an infection is present.

After gathering a complete picture of your injury and symptoms, your provider makes personalized treatment recommendations.

How are minor injuries treated?

The Clarksburg Urgent Care team uses a conservative, patient-centered approach to treat minor injuries. They might suggest:

• Wound cleaning
• Wound debridement (removing dead tissue)
• Stitches or staples (for large cuts and lacerations)
• Applying a topical ointment, like hydrocortisone, to relieve pain and inflammation
• Wearing a cast, sling, or walking boot (if you have a sprain, strain, or broken bone)
• A tetanus shot (if there’s a risk of infection)

Most minor injuries benefit from several treatments. Your provider monitors your recovery at regular checkups and adjusts your care plan as needed to ensure healing. 

Call Clarksburg Urgent Care today to receive minor injury treatment, or book your visit online.