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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is OrthoNOW?
OrthoNOW offers a superior alternative to many traditional forms of orthopedic healthcare delivery, including emergency rooms and general urgent care centers. We treat broken bones, sprains, cuts, sports, and workers’ compensation injuries, chronic conditions, and offer Well-Being and sports medicine solutions — all on a walk-in basis.
Will I pay more by going to OrthoNOW?
OrthoNOW walk-in Center accept most insurances and charges competitive rates. We will even assist the uninsured with creative payment solutions. The OrthoNOW value is clear: save time and money by seeing an orthopedic specialist from the beginning!
What type of injuries does OrthoNOW treat?
OrthoNOW treats broken bones, sprains, cuts, foot/ankle, shoulder, back, knee, hand/upper extremity, bones/joints, muscle, work injuries, and sports injuries. View our Orthopedic Urgent Care Services.
What if I don’t have insurance?
OrthoNOW’s out-of-pocket costs are often significantly lower than hospital emergency rooms and general urgent care centers. Additionally, you have the opportunity to receive a definitive orthopedic diagnosis and treatment all at one facility — saving you time and money.
What insurance is accepted at OrthoNOW?
Each location is slightly different, so be sure to check directly with Center staff if you have any question about insurance coverage by calling (305) 537-7272. Get full list.
Do I need an appointment to be seen at OrthoNOW?
No appointment is necessary to see one of our musculoskeletal clinicians. Walk-Ins welcome.
What is orthopedic medicine?
Orthopedic medicine treats a wide variety of injuries and disorders in children and adults pertaining to the skeleton and its supporting muscles, joints/ligaments/tendons (musculoskeletal or MSK system).
What are OrthoNOW’s hours?
Locate the center nearest you in order to view its hours of operation.
Do you have waterproof casting materials?
Yes! We have waterproof casting materials in a variety of colors.
OrthoNOW accepts walk-ins…NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
Leave Fully-Treated In Less Than One Hour (including on-site X-Ray).
What are the main medicines for osteoarthritis?
Medication for osteoarthritis can include drugs administered orally (by mouth) and others for local use (on the skin or by injection into the joint). Oral medications are: analgesics that act on pain; anti-inflammatory drugs that act on inflammation and pain; symptomatic slow-acting drugs whose goal is to reduce the symptoms. The effects appear only after... Read More »
How does osteoarthritis evolve?
The evolution of osteoarthritis is unpredictable. Osteoarthritis can develop: very slowly, over several decades; very quickly with complete loss of cartilage in one or two years; over a more or less long period, interspersed with “inflammatory flare-ups” or “acute painful episodes” during which the destruction of the cartilage accelerates.
What is involved in the physical examination of an osteoarthritic joint?
The doctor assesses the mobility of the joint and the condition of the muscles surrounding the joint. He looks for the presence of fluid in the joint and the presence of inflammatory signs. Joint mobility reflects joint stiffness. Muscle wasting (atrophy) is a consequence of stiffness because less mobility leads to less activity. Muscular stiffness... Read More »
What is the typical outcome for an individual with osteoarthritis?
Most people with osteoarthritis live active, productive lives despite the disease. They do so by using treatment strategies such as rest and exercise, pain relief medications, education and support programs, learning self-care, and having a “good attitude.”
The term arthritis refers to stiffness in the joints?
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. Though joint stiffness is a symptom of this, it is not the disease itself. Arthritis also causes pain, swelling, redness, and warmth
How is rheumatoid arthritis (RA) different from some other forms of arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) differs from some other forms of arthritis because it is symmetrical, affecting both sides of the body. Other types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, may affect only one side of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is also characterized as an autoimmune disorder, one in which the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues, while... Read More »
How can someone with OA improve their quality of life?
Get physically active. Experts recommend that adults engage in 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, or 30 minutes a day for 5 days. Moderate, low impact activities recommended include walking, swimming, or biking. Regular physical activity can also reduce the risk of developing other chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.... Read More »
What are the complications of OA?
Osteoarthritis can cause severe joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. In some cases it also causes reduced function and disability; some people are no longer able to do daily tasks and, in some cases, are not able to work. Severe cases may require joint replacement surgery, particularly for knee or hip OA.
How is OA treated?
Doctors usually treat OA with a combination of therapies, which may include the following: Physical activity. Medications, including prescription drugs and over-the-counter pain relievers. Physical therapy with muscle strengthening exercises. Weight loss. Supportive devices such as crutches or canes. Surgery (if other treatment options have not been effective). In addition to medical treatment, people with... Read More »
How is OA diagnosed?
OA is diagnosed through a physical examination and review of symptoms, X-rays, and lab tests. OA should be diagnosed by a doctor, particularly a rheumatologist who specializes in arthritis and other related conditions.