Ligament Sprain Treatment Available Only a Short Drive Away From Tomball, TX

Ligament sprains are common injuries, not only for professional athletes but also for anyone who twists an ankle or knee the wrong way while walking on an uneven surface. In many cases, the best treatment for a sprained ankle or knee is to apply ice, wrap it in an elastic bandage, and keep your weight off it for a couple of days. But in some cases, what you think is a ligament sprain may actually be a broken bone, which requires immediate medical treatment. If you’re in Tomball, Texas, and you have any doubt about a non-life-threatening injury such as a ligament sprain, you can get a speedy diagnosis and treatment at Medella Urgent Care.

The highly qualified medical practitioners at our urgent care location in Vintage Park treat walk-in patients of all ages from the Tomball area. We’re open during extended hours every day of the week. Our wait times are short, which makes our urgent care clinic a terrific alternative to the emergency room when you or your child has a sports injury or slip-and-fall accident that doesn’t require emergency treatment.

When to Seek Ligament Sprain Treatment

Both ligament sprains and broken bones in the ankle, knee, and wrist can cause pain, swelling, and skin discoloration. Medella Urgent Care’s walk-in clinic near Tomball is equipped with digital X-ray capabilities that allow our skilled practitioners to quickly distinguish a bone fracture from a ligament sprain. It may be worth a visit to our clinic for your peace of mind, even if you suspect you have a sprain rather than a fracture.

In any event, you should seek medical treatment if:

• You noticed a popping sound at the time of the injury.
• You can’t move your injured joint. For example, you injured your ankle or knee and can’t walk without support.
• Your swelling and discomfort don’t improve after a few days of rest and at-home remedies.

At Medella Urgent Care, we offer compassionate and personalized attention to all of our patients, and we also accept many health insurance plans—all of which can make seeking ligament sprain treatment at our walk-in clinic an easy decision. Contact us today if you need more information.