Sprains, Fractures and Joint Injections in Charlotte

Yes. OneSpotMD treats sprained ankles at both Charlotte clinics, 7 days a week. We examine it, X-ray it at Steele Creek if needed, and splint or boot it.

Urgent care, in most cases. Go to the ER for a bone through the skin, an ankle that looks badly bent, or a foot that’s numb, cold or blue.

We assess and splint many simple fractures, with X-rays at Steele Creek and follow-up or orthopedic referral as needed. Open fractures, major deformity, or a numb, cold or blue limb need emergency care.

For appropriate injuries, we aim to arrange orthopedic follow-up within a day or two, depending on urgency and specialist availability. Injuries needing immediate treatment are sent for emergency assessment.

Yes. Both OneSpotMD clinics, Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood, treat sprains, fractures, dislocations and other injuries 7 days a week, with X-ray at Steele Creek.

X-ray is at Steele Creek only. After evaluation at Plaza Midwood, you can receive a fast pass to Steele Creek during business hours without a second evaluation or a separate appointment. Tell the team you are there for your X-ray; it can usually be taken within a few minutes.

$95 per body part self-pay, plus the visit. All views and the radiologist’s read are included, with no facility fee.

Yes. Both clinics stock crutches, walking boots, slings and splints, and we make custom OrthoGlass and fiberglass splints. Supplies are priced based on what you need.

Yes. We make custom splints in the clinic with OrthoGlass or fiberglass at both clinics.

Selected uncomplicated finger dislocations may be treated after examination and appropriate imaging. Associated fractures, tendon injuries or an unsuccessful reduction may need specialist care. Do not try to straighten it yourself.

We can examine other possible dislocations and X-ray them at Steele Creek. If we can’t put the joint back in place in the clinic, we’ll send you to the right place. Go to the ER for a dislocated hip or knee, and call 911 for anything life-threatening.

Yes. Our joint injection providers assess whether a steroid injection is appropriate for your diagnosed condition. A hot, red, swollen joint, especially with fever, needs urgent assessment for infection. Injections can temporarily raise blood glucose.

A joint or trigger point injection is $225 self-pay, including the medicine and the procedure, plus the $140 visit.

Most often the knee, shoulder and elbow. We also do trigger point injections for tight, painful muscle knots.

It’s best to call and schedule with one of our joint injection providers: Steele Creek at (980) 880-5588 or Plaza Midwood at (704) 731-8656. If you come in for an injury, your provider can schedule it for you.

Yes. We treat back pain and muscle strains with prescription medicine, exercises, injections when needed, and physical therapy referrals.

Yes. If physical therapy will help you heal, your provider will refer you.

Yes. We treat sprains, strains, possible breaks and other sports injuries, with X-ray at Steele Creek.

Sometimes. Some small fractures don’t show up on the first X-ray. If you’re not getting better, your provider may repeat the X-ray in a week or two.

Your provider assesses severe pain or worsening swelling and chooses safe treatment. Toradol or other medicine may be appropriate for some patients, but is not safe for everyone. Severe or rapidly worsening pain, numbness or a cold or blue limb needs emergency assessment.

Yes. We X-ray and treat work injuries and give a same-day work note with modified duty or restrictions.

Yes. We assess injuries in children and can often obtain X-rays when the child can hold still. Consent generally must come from a parent, legal guardian or legally authorized adult, unless an exception applies.

Self-pay visits start at $140. X-rays are $95 per body part, and splints and supplies are priced based on what you need. With insurance, you pay your plan’s copay, coinsurance or deductible.

We are in network with most NC Medicaid plans. Copays are usually $0 or $4; check your plan’s coverage and benefits.

Your plan determines your copay, coinsurance and deductible. You pay your applicable copay at the visit. We are in network with most NC Medicaid plans; copays are usually $0 or $4. Confirm benefits with your plan. Self-pay visits start at $140, with X-rays, procedures and supplies charged separately.

Yes. Some of our staff speak Spanish, and we use a translation app during every visit at both clinics. Sí: parte de nuestro personal habla español y usamos una aplicación de traducción en cada visita.