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Orthopaedic Injury Clinic

Regular Hours

Mon-Thu 4 PM - 8 PM
Fri 12 PM - 6 PM

Phone

801-587‑7109

Address

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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*The Orthopaedics Injury Clinic will be CLOSED December 24, 2019– January 1, 2020.

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You Don't Need an Appointment. Just Walk In.

Orthopedic injuries in your bones, muscles, and joints can strike at any time. We offer same-day, walk-in appointments in the afternoons and evenings when most injuries happen.

We are located inside the University Orthopaedic Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Conditions We Treat

  • Sprains & strains
  • Bruises
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Tendonitis
  • Other orthopaedic pain that needs immediate care or won't go away

We do not treat concussions, lacerations (cuts), or chronic medical conditions. We also do not offer follow-up visits. At the end of your visit, our specialists will help you schedule follow-up care at the University Orthopaedic Center.

We cannot treat children under the age of five.

Convenient, Low-Cost Care

Our orthopedic specialists provide convenient, low-cost care with short wait times. Unlike an expensive visit to the emergency room, your visit will be billed as a specialty clinic visit. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your insurance coverage for a specialty clinic visit including services provided, such as casting, splinting, injections, please contact your insurance.

If you have a life-threatening injury, go to the emergency room.

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