Tucson Orthopedics is pleased to offer Ortho Fast Track for our patients. As the name implies, Ortho Fast track is a program designed to help our patients recovering from orthopedic injuries as quickly as possible. Most patients accepted for the Ortho Fast Track are seen within 24-48 hours, and services are streamlined for faster treatment. Patients with chronic or long-standing conditions, simple sprains and other minor injuries that do not require surgery are seen on the regular next available basis.

 

The Ortho Fast Track option is not available for some conditions such as open wounds, injuries over two weeks old and auto accidents. It is an option for most patients with conditions and injuries such as broken or dislocated bones, torn ligaments and tendons, minor foot or hand trauma, and other, urgent, but not life-threatening orthopedic injuries.

 

For instance, if you are a professional or amateur athlete with a dislocated shoulder or a damaged Achilles tendon, you might be ideal for our Ortho Fast track program (Non-athletes can also qualify for our Ortho Fast Track program). In order to qualify for Ortho Fast track, you will need:

 

·      A referral from your primary or urgent care doctor

·      Any X-rays (If you do not yet have X-rays, please call out office to determine if you qualify for Ortho Fast track services)

·      Insurance information (We accept most insurance as well as workers’ compensation)

·      A scheduled appointment (before two weeks have elapsed since the injury)

 

Please be sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes before your appointment. If the patient is a minor or older adult that requires assistance, please have them accompanied by a responsible adult.

 

At Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, we understand that you have a life you need to get back to. Whether you need help for a severe sprain, dislocation, fracture, or torn ligament, we have the speedy, supportive care you need, when you need it.

 

If you, or a loved one, has a non-life threatening, non- auto accident related urgent care need,  or you would like to know more about our advanced Ortho Fast Track program, or you would like to schedule an appointment at any of our offices, please call us in East Tucson at (520) 784-6200, Northwest Tucson at (520) 382-8200, or Oro Valley at (520) 544-9700, or request an appointment online.