Urgent and
If you are in a medical emergency, call 911.
To have patients seen faster and reduce load on Hospital Emergency Room systems, Durham Bone & Joint Specialists is pleased to offer Urgent & Acute Care for patients who DO NOT require immediate attention. This includes; acute pain, strains, non-dislocated/displaced fractures (see below) that do not require reduction.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR to provide a REFERRAL to Durham Bone & Joint Specialists.
Our Providers book appropriate imaging and assessments in order to provide the needed pain management and/or bracing solutions.
Current wait times:
- Urgent Care – 24 to 48 hours
- Acute Care – 3 to 7 days
- Non-Urgent and Chronic Issues – Within 4 weeks
What Can Be Managed at Durham Bone & Joint Specialists
1. Adult Cases
Lateral and medial malleoli fractures–Weber a, metatarsal fractures, phalanx fractures, midfoot avulsion fractures, osteochondral defects of the talar dome, undisplaced wrist fractures, carpal avulsion fractures, nondisplaced clavicle fractures, undisplaced greater tuberosity fractures.
2. Pediatric Cases (3 years and older)
All clavicle fractures, distal radius fractures, Lateral and medial malleoli fractures, metatarsal fractures, phalanx fractures, midfoot avulsion fractures.
