Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation: Change to services
In response to the evolving situation, we have made changes to our services. This means the information on this page may not be up-to-date.
Our adult Urgent Care Centres are currently closed. For appointments at our Urgent Care Centre for Children at The Portland Hospital, please call 020 3733 5849. For any life threatening conditions patients should always call 999 or go the nearest NHS emergency department.
Click here for our latest informationFractures, strains, sprains and falls
HCA UK Urgent Care Centres are able to treat an array of orthopaedic and traumatic injuries. We have a dedicated team of highly skilled doctors and senior nurses that are expert in assessing, diagnosing and managing sprains, fractures and sports injuries.
We provide a network of specialist consultants to whom we refer more complex musculoskeletal injuries.
The diagnosis of a sprain injury is made by a physical examination. In most cases an x-ray of the affected joint is obtained to ensure that there are no fractures. If there is a suspected tear in the ligament or soft tissue, then an MRI is obtained. MRI is usually done after swelling has subsided and can readily identify the presence of a ligament injury. An expert follow-up appointment can be arranged if necessary.
We provide a network of specialist consultants to whom we refer more complex musculoskeletal injuries.
The diagnosis of a sprain injury is made by a physical examination. In most cases an x-ray of the affected joint is obtained to ensure that there are no fractures. If there is a suspected tear in the ligament or soft tissue, then an MRI is obtained. MRI is usually done after swelling has subsided and can readily identify the presence of a ligament injury. An expert follow-up appointment can be arranged if necessary.
Assessment for falls, fractures or sprains
- Medical history
- Thorough clinical examination
Blood tests
- Direct access to routine and complex blood tests
Diagnostic Imaging
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT
- MRI
Treatment for falls, fractures and strains
- Pain relief
- Orthopaedic braces (neck, back, shoulder, elbow wrist, knee, ankle)
- Compression therapy
- Joint immobilisation modalities (this includes, plaster of Paris plaster bandages and splinting casts, paddings and stockinette, splints and an aircast boot)
We can also arrange hospital admission, and short and long term follow-up through our dedicated orthopaedic trauma and sports medicine consultants.
How to access our Urgent Care Centres
We are not currently able to accept walk-in appointments. To make an appointment at a HCA UK Urgent Care Centre, please call:
020 3910 2412
For any life threatening conditions patients should always call 999 or go the nearest NHS emergency department