As walk-in and orthopedic urgent care facilities have gained traction at practices nationwide, Los Angeles-based UCLA Health has opened its own Santa Monica, Calif.-based facility.
UCLA's dedicated walk-in orthopedic clinic will provide care to adults and children with unexpected, acute orthopedic injuries such as fractures, pulled muscles and sprains, according to a Sept. 18 news release from the health system.
The UCLA Health Santa Monica Medical Center is staffed by orthopedic and sports medicine physicians who specialize in the treatment of bone, muscle and joint injuries. Imaging, diagnostic tests and treatment including casting and splinting are performed on site, as are any follow-up appointments.
The clinic is equipped to handle hand, wrist, shoulder and foot injuries, sprains, hip, arm or leg fractures, dislocations or joint injuries and sports injuries.