Minor Injuries

Minor injuries can happen when you least expect them, which is why having a trusted urgent care team available seven days a week is helpful. At Care Now Medical Group in North Hollywood, California, Hayk Papukhyan, MD, Alina Ter-Grigorian, NP, and the team diagnose and treat minor injuries to relieve discomfort and optimize healing in children and adults. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. Walk-ins are welcome.

What are minor injuries?

Minor injuries are those that aren’t severe or life-threatening. They may require more than simple at-home treatments, but they aren’t major enough to need a hospital visit. Care Now Medical Group offers same-day and walk-in appointments when time is of the essence, and the skilled providers see patients seven days a week. 

What are common minor injuries?

Examples of minor injuries the Care Now Medical Group team can treat include:

• Minor burns
• Cuts
• Scrapes
• Lacerations
• Puncture wounds
• Animal bites
• Simple fractures
• Minor concussions
• Sprains
• Strains
• Whiplash
• Back or neck pain
• Joint discomfort
• Sports injuries
• Work-related injuries
• Car accident injuries

It’s common to sustain minor injuries when playing outside (kids), training for sports, doing home repairs, falling down, or working at a physically demanding job. 

Other urgent care concerns the Care Now Medical Group can treat include ear infections, strep throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs), allergies, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and more. 

How are minor injuries diagnosed?

Your Care Now Medical Group provider reviews your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and how the injury occurred. 

Your urgent care specialist also checks your vital signs, completes a physical exam, and may order diagnostic tests. They may suggest you complete X-rays, an MRI, an electrocardiogram (EKG), lab work, allergy testing, or additional diagnostic tests to diagnose your injury. 

How are minor injuries treated?

Your personalized treatment for a minor injury depends on the type and severity of the injury and may include:

• Over-the-counter medications
• Topical creams
• Prescription medications
• Wound care (stitches, staples, bandaging, debridement, etc.)
• Bracing
• Splinting
• Casting
• Other types of fracture care
• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Walking boot
• Physical therapy 
• Rest and fluids
• Injections

The Care Now Medical Group experts may refer you to another specialist or a hospital if you or your child has a severe injury. They follow up to ensure the treatment is effective. Your urgent care specialist is always available to address questions or concerns you may have.

To reduce the risk of minor injuries, wear protective equipment when playing contact sports or working at a physically demanding job. Use caution when walking barefoot outside, train properly for strenuous activities, and avoid overtraining.

Schedule an evaluation at Care Now Medical Group today by calling or booking an appointment online to receive treatment for minor injuries. Walk-ins are welcome.