Contact Us 53880 Carmichael Dr. South Bend, Indiana 46635 574-247-9441 Patient Portal Immediate Care for Breaks, Strains and Sprains Why SBOrthoNow Immediate Orthopedic Care? Immediate Access - Same day appointments and walk-ins. Shorter wait times than the ER or urgent care. Specialty Care - Go straight to an orthopedic specialist for a fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Extended Hours - SBOrthoNow is open weekday evenings for your convenience. Treatment Options for the Whole Family - SBOrthoNow welcomes patients of all ages with orthopedic concerns. Lower Cost - SBOrthoNow bills as a specialty office visit, not as an urgent care or ER, saving you money. Onsite Access to Additional Services - Xray, MRI, and casting/bracing services are available onsite. Reduced Exposure to Infectious Disease - We only treat orthopedic conditions, which are not infectious. In Network Coverage - We accept most major insurance plans. We also offer cash rates. Please call to verify your coverage prior to treatment. Injury/Condition ER Urgent Care A bone, joint or muscle injury that occurred within past few days Possible sprained ankle or foot Possible broken bone Sprained knee Injury to hand, wrist or shoulder Swollen joint Sports injury Recent back pain Acute back or neck pain Animal bites Burns Visible bone/multiple fractures Open or bleeding wounds Head injury/concussion Cuts and wounds Cold, flu, respiratory or stomach issue Limited rashes Work-related injury Please contact your supervisor for authorization When to visit SBOrthoNow SBOrthoNow is an immediate orthopedic care clinic that provides same-day walk-in care for a wide range of orthopedic injuries. Sprains / Strains Minor Dislocations Fractures / Broken Bones Sports Injuries Torn Ligaments / Injured Tendons Cast or Splint Issues Painful or Swollen Joints Workers’ Comp Injuries Other Musculoskeletal Injuries When to visit the Emergency Room Treatment in an emergency department can cost 2 to 3 times more than the same care in your doctor's office. You need to decide how serious it is and how soon to get medical care When the bone is fractured at a severe angle. When there are cuts and/or deep lacerations. When the area is burned. When the bone is visible or there is an open wound over the fracture (compound fracture). Trouble breathing / Passing out / fainting Heavy bleeding / Coughing or throwing up blood Severe allergic reaction with trouble breathing, swelling, hives When to visit an Urgent Care If your problem is not life threatening or risking disability you can choose to visit a Urgent Care Clinic. The kinds of problems an urgent care clinic can deal with include: Common Colds The flu Earaches Sore throats Migraines, low-grade fevers Limited rashes When condition is not related to bones, joints, or muscles. *Disclaimer: The following is NOT treated at SBOrthoNow Individuals bleeding from an injury. Please proceed directly to a hospital emergency room or contact your current treating physician’s office for guidance.• Individuals whose pain is not the result of a very recent injury or if under the care of an orthopedic surgeon. Please call our office and request to be seen sooner. • Those suffering from long-term or chronic conditions, such as back pain. Please make an appointment to see one of our physicians who specializes in your condition. (The urgent care clinic is only appropriate in this situation if there has been a fall or other traumatic injury in the past few days.) • Patients who need to address problems with a cast or surgical dressing. Please contact your treating physician for these issues. • We do not treat animal bites. Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm