If you can’t get in to see your doctor and you want to be seen in person, a convenience clinic (such as the ones inside retail stores, supermarkets or pharmacies), or an urgent care clinic (usually near your primary care clinic) is your next best option. Still, every situation is unique.
Why do urgent cares take so long?
Patient Volume: Urgent care clinics can see a large number of patients in a single day, and on busy days, the clinic may have more patients than it can handle. This can result in longer wait times. Complexity of Cases: The complexity of the cases being seen by the clinic can also impact wait time.
Should I go to urgent care if I’m really sick?
People experiencing unexplained pain or swelling, nausea and vomiting, or headaches should also seek help. An urgent care center can help a person who has been sick and is not getting better. This applies especially if the individual has been sick for more than several days.
What is the figure 4 test for knee pain?
The way that this test works it that the popliteus tendon normally pulls the meniscus out of the joint when the knee is brought into a figure-of-4 position. However, when the popliteomeniscal fascicles are torn, the meniscus will sublux back into the joint and becomes pinched. This most commonly occurs in wrestlers.
Is a CT scan or MRI better for knees?
When it comes to knee pain, there can be a lot of different culprits. The best scan to discover the reason for your pain is an MRI. Your doctor might recommend a CT scan in an emergency or if you need results quickly. While a CT scan can diagnose some causes of knee pain, an MRI can diagnose more.
