Depending on the time of day and the urgency of the situation, someone with a suspected minor fracture will have to decide whether to go to their doctor’s office, an Urgent Care center or the Emergency Room. Urgent care centers are designed and equipped to treat non-life-threatening injuries and conditions in a timely manner, so if a fracture in a hand, wrist, ankle, or foot is suspected this would normally be the best option. It is not advisable to wait for a doctor’s appointment because although most fractures are not life-threatening, they do require immediate treatment. The urgent care physician will carry out an initial assessment of the affected area and will order x-rays to confirm whether or not the bone has been fractured. They will then diagnose the injury and provide the necessary treatment. The injured limb will be dressed, a splint or cast fitted as deemed appropriate, and pain medication will be prescribed. As in most medical situations, the sooner you get treatment for a fracture, the sooner the pain can be managed and the easier the treatment will be.  If you have any questions or concerns about fractures and their treatment visit Priority Urgent Care today! Our doctors, medical staff, and facility are equipped to handle all your medical needs, and there is no need to make an appointment – just walk in! We serve children, adults and seniors, seven days a week, and have convenient locations in Ellington CT, Unionville CT, East Haven CT, and Cromwell CT. We look forward to seeing you! We serve patients from Ellington CT, Unionville CT, East Haven CT, Cromwell CT, East Windsor CT, Somers CT, Burlington CT, Canton CT, Branford CT, New Haven CT, Middletown CT, and Rocky Hill CT.