Fast & Convenient Sprained Ankle Treatment for Walk-In Patients in Marmora, NJ

Few people will get through life without experiencing a sprained ankle. In many cases, the sprain is so minor that the injured person can walk after a few minutes of rest, and any soreness and swelling will diminish after a few days. However, if you’re like many other people with this type of injury, you may experience severe pain and swelling that makes you wonder if your ankle is broken. Or you may spend a few days resting and applying ice packs, but your symptoms fail to improve.

For cases like these, you can turn to Cape Regional Urgent Care in Marmora for reliable sprained ankle treatment from board-certified doctors who have X-ray equipment on site to help ensure an accurate diagnosis. We treat walk-in patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, for a vast array of non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, and we don’t require appointments. Moreover, we’re open during extended hours every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday, because we know that accidents don’t happen on a 9-to-5 schedule.

What Is an Ankle Sprain?

The ankle is a joint comprising bones, ligaments, and tendons, all working together to allow you to walk, run, rise up on the balls of your feet, and perform many other everyday functions. A sprained ankle occurs when a ligament’s elastic fibers are stretched into an abnormal position and fail to snap back to their proper place. In some cases, an ankle sprain can be severe enough to tear the ligament.

The most effective sprained ankle treatment will depend on an accurate diagnosis. Although experienced medical practitioners like our doctors at Cape Regional Urgent Care can tell a lot about an ankle injury based on a physical examination and a discussion of your symptoms, an X-ray is often needed to confirm an accurate diagnosis. Why? Because a broken ankle—a serious injury that requires immediate medical treatment—can often display symptoms like those of a sprained ankle. Our on-site X-ray imaging can help our doctors “see inside” your ankle as they look for signs of a fracture.

For more information about the sprained ankle treatment and other nonemergency medical services available to walk-in patients at Cape Regional Urgent Care in Marmora, contact us today.