Nothing derails a stacked fall schedule like sprain or strain. Busy families juggling work, school and extracurricular activities can avoid the emergency room and get expert care when it’s needed most by visiting a Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinic in Franklin or Hendersonville.
Open to anyone ages 2 to 102, these clinics specialize in musculoskeletal issues such as back pain, joint pain, fractures and soft tissue injuries plus initial evaluations of sports-related concussions. With no appointment necessary, patients can walk in and be seen by orthopaedic specialists trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute injuries and chronic conditions.
Because many injuries happen during evenings or weekend sports games, the clinics are open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. This schedule makes it easier for working parents and student-athletes to receive prompt care without disrupting weekday routines.
“Our Orthopaedic Injury Clinics in Franklin and Hendersonville are the first stop for management when there’s an injury,” said Lauren Porras, MD, associate professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery. “We see patients acutely, start management and can get them to the best Vanderbilt specialist for further treatment, if needed.”
Services include on-site X-rays, casting and splinting, evaluation of joint and muscle pain, and treatment for common sports injuries such as ACL tears, ankle sprains and shoulder dislocations.
Equipped to handle everything from weekend warrior injuries to sudden back pain, the clinics bridge the gap between urgent care and specialty orthopedic services so patients can get back to their routines safely and quickly.
• Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinic Hendersonville, 129 N. Anderson Lane, 615-322-4500
• Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinic Franklin, 206 Bedford Way, 615-875-6236
