Campbell Clinic offers specialized orthopaedic care at all of our nine locations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have specialists on-site that can treat a wide range of breaks, sprains, strains and more. However, acute orthopaedic injuries don’t make appointments, and they rarely wait to happen during regular business hours.

That’s why Campbell Clinic offers After Hours Urgent Care at our Germantown and Southaven locations, Monday – Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Germantown clinic is also open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays.

What is the difference between an orthopaedic urgent care and an emergency room?

An orthopaedic urgent care focuses on providing care for minor to mild musculoskeletal injuries. People should go to urgent care centers when an injury is not serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room, but it still needs care from a doctor within 24 hours. Orthopaedic urgent care centers are generally walk-in clinics, and patients do not have to make appointments to receive care.

An emergency room is a designated area of a hospital that is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They treat acute, life-threatening injuries and illnesses. While patients can schedule appointments to receive care at an emergency room, they can also be seen without one.

Deciding between the orthopaedic urgent care and the emergency room

A variety of factors will influence your decision for which care center is best for your injury. Considering the type and severity of an injury and a facility’s hours of operation are important when deciding between visiting an urgent care and an emergency room.

Orthopaedic Urgent Care

If your injury is painful, but ultimately not life or limb-threatening, an orthopaedic urgent care walk-in clinic can provide accessible treatment without a trip to the ER. Common injuries treated by the Campbell Clinic Urgent Care includes:

• Sports Injuries
• Wrist, Finger and Hand sprains and fractures
• Foot and Ankle sprains and fractures
• Shoulder injuries, including clavicle fractures and rotator cuff
• Knee injuries including ACL injuries, sprains, meniscus tears
• Leg or Hip injuries
• Sudden Joint Pain and/or Swelling
• Back or Neck (Spine) pain and sciatica
• “Flare-up” of an old condition
• Problems with a Solid Cast (pain, numbness or swelling)

Emergency Room

Emergency rooms treat life-threatening conditions that require immediate care from a doctor. Some common reasons to seek emergency care include:

• Chest Pain
• Asthma
• Critical wounds
• Head Injuries
• Sudden Numbness of Weakness
• Seizures
• Stroke
• Severe Burns
• Poisoning
• Severe Allergic Reactions

For life-threatening conditions, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room immediately. Do not drive yourself if you are experiencing chest pains, signs of possible stroke or heart attack, or having difficulty breathing.

Concussions

Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that often occur after a severe impact to the head. They can also occur after an injury that causes your head and brain to quickly shake back and forth.

Signs of a concussion may include:

• Memory problems
• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Double or blurred vision
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Problems walking
• Loss of coordination
• Dizziness

Every concussion is different, and symptoms can vary from injury to injury. Some symptoms may not develop immediately. As soon as you believe you have concussion symptoms, it is important to see a doctor. We suggest having a friend or family member drive you so they can ask questions and remember specific instructions your symptoms could cause you to miss.

We do not evaluate nor treat for Concussions in our Urgent Care or After-Hours Clinics. If you believe that you are experiencing concussion symptoms, seek care at a hospital emergency room.

If you need urgent orthopaedic care in Memphis, you can visit one of our nine walk-in clinic locations for a visit at the following times:

Arlington | Monday – Friday 7:30a.m. – 4p.m.
Collierville | Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m.
East Memphis | Monday – Friday 7:30a.m. – 4p.m.
Germantown | Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m.
Medical Center | Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m.
Olive Branch | Monday – Friday 7:30a.m. – 4p.m.
Southaven | Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m.
Wolf River | Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m.
Oxford | Monday – Friday 7:30a.m. – 4p.m.

If you’re injured after hours, we offer extended hours to provide the care you need at the following locations:

Germantown | Monday – Thursday 4p.m.– 8p.m. | Saturday 8a.m. – 11a.m.
Southaven | Monday – Thursday 4p.m. – 8p.m.