FRACTURE CARE · PETOSKEY, MI

Think it's broken? Walk in.

On-site X-ray and same-visit splinting in one stop. We evaluate, image, immobilize, and coordinate orthopedic follow-up if you need it — without sending you to a different building or a different appointment.

Open fracture (bone visible)? Severe deformity, loss of pulse, numbness past the injury, or any suspected spine, hip, or pelvic fracture — call 911 immediately or go to the nearest ER.

WHAT WE TREAT

The injuries we evaluate and splint every week.

Not sure if your injury is bad enough? Walk in. We'll image it, tell you what's happening, and decide together what's next.

i.

Wrist & Forearm Injuries

Fell on an outstretched hand? Wrist fractures are one of the most common adult injuries we see. We image, splint, and refer to orthopedics for casting if surgery isn't needed.

ii.

Ankle & Foot Injuries

Rolled your ankle? Stepped wrong off a curb? We X-ray to tell whether it's a sprain or fracture, splint as needed, and provide crutches if walking on it isn't safe.

iii.

Finger & Hand Injuries

Jammed finger, slammed it in a door, or caught it in a ball? We evaluate for fractures, dislocations, and tendon injuries, and splint or buddy-tape based on what we find.

iv.

Rib Injuries

Took a hard fall or impact to the chest? Rib fractures hurt sharply with breathing or movement. We image to confirm and rule out lung injury, then build a plan to manage the pain while it heals.

v.

Sprain vs. Fracture

Some injuries look bad but aren't broken. Others look minor but are. The only way to know for sure is imaging. If it's a sprain, we'll wrap it. If it's broken, we'll splint and refer.

vi.

Sports & Active Injuries

Pickup games, mountain biking, skiing, weekend warrior moments — we see them all. Quick imaging, immediate immobilization, and a clear plan to get you back to what you love.

When to skip urgent care and head to the ER: Open fractures with bone visible, severe deformity, loss of pulse below the injury, numbness or paralysis, suspected hip/pelvis/spine/femur fracture, or any injury caused by major trauma like a serious car accident.

HOW IT WORKS

From walking in to walking out splinted.

Most fracture visits take under an hour from check-in to leaving with a clear plan.

i.

Walk in & check in

Stop by 624 Charlevoix Avenue. Tell our front desk you think you may have broken something — we'll get you back as quickly as possible. If you can immobilize the injury and apply ice on the way in, even better.

Typical Time

5–10 minutes

ii.

Exam & X-ray

A provider examines the injury and orders X-rays. Imaging is done right here in our on-site X-ray room — no separate facility, no second appointment. Your provider reviews the images during your visit.

Typical Time

15–25 minutes

iii.

Splint & plan

If you need immobilization, we apply the appropriate splint or brace and provide crutches if you can't bear weight. We'll go over pain management, follow-up timing, and coordinate with orthopedics if you need a specialist.

Typical Time

15–25 minutes

What to bring

  • A photo ID (driver's license is fine)
  • Your insurance card
  • List of current medications
  • Brief description of how/when the injury happened
  • Any prior X-rays or records of past injuries to that area
  • Loose-fitting clothing or sleeves that can be moved aside
WHY IT MATTERS

Fracture care here vs. fracture care at the ER.

Same X-ray. Same splint. Very different cost, very different wait, very different ride home.

AT BAY URGENT CARE

Walk in. Image. Splint. Done.

Typical Wait

Most patients seen in under 30 minutes

Typical Cost

A fraction of an ER visit

X-Ray Performed

In our X-ray room, steps away

Ortho Follow-Up

Coordinated for you, if needed

AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM

Triage. Wait. Wait again.

Typical Wait

Often 2–4 hours for non-critical care

Typical Cost

10x the cost of urgent care

X-Ray Performed

A separate radiology department

Ortho Follow-Up

"Call this number tomorrow"

DON'T TOUGH IT OUT

If it might be broken, walk in.

An untreated fracture heals worse than a treated one. We can image, splint, and have you on the path to healing — usually in under an hour.

Open 7 days a week · Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM – 3 PM · 624 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey