What Services Can Urgent Care Provide for Minor Injuries?
Twisted an ankle? Cut your hand in the kitchen? Not sure if it’s serious enough for the ER?
Urgent care is often the perfect solution for non-life-threatening injuries. It’s faster and more affordable than the emergency room — and far more convenient than waiting days for a primary care appointment.
At Lincoln Urgent Care, we treat a wide range of everyday injuries. Here’s a general overview of the services urgent care centers typically provide for minor injuries.
Common Minor Injuries Treated at Urgent Care
Urgent care clinics are equipped to evaluate and treat many of the most common household, workplace, and recreational injuries, including:
1. Sprains and strains
2. Small cuts or scrapes
3. Minor burns or blisters
4. Joint pain or swelling
5. Minor bruises or bumps
6. Simple fractures (non-displaced)
If your injury is not life-threatening but still needs medical attention, urgent care is a safe and effective first step.
What Services Are Typically Available?
Here are some of the services urgent care centers like Lincoln Urgent Care can provide when you’ve suffered a minor injury:
1. On-Site Imaging
We offer diagnostic radiology including X-rays, which helps our providers assess bone or joint injuries quickly and accurately.
2. Wound Cleaning and Bandaging
For cuts, scrapes, or minor burns, we can clean the wound, apply bandages, and let you know if further care is needed.
3. Splinting and Stabilization
If you’ve sprained a joint or possibly fractured a bone, urgent care can provide basic splints or wraps to support the injury while you follow up with a specialist if needed.
4. Basic Burn Care
We treat superficial burns (first-degree and minor second-degree burns) that don’t require emergency care.
5. Workplace Injury Evaluations
For on-the-job injuries, we provide assessments and occupational medicine services, including return-to-work documentation.
When to Skip the ER
Many people rush to the emergency room for minor injuries simply because they’re unsure of what else to do. But in most cases — like a sprain, a shallow cut, or a mild burn — urgent care is:
1. Faster
2. More affordable
3. Just as effective for minor injuries
Not sure if urgent care is right for your situation? Call us directly or review our FAQs to learn more.
What to Bring With You
To make your visit quick and easy, bring:
1. A photo ID
2. Your insurance card
3. Any workplace forms if the injury is job-related
4. Completed patient forms (optional but helpful)
Why Lincoln Urgent Care?
With walk-in availability, short wait times, and a team of experienced providers, Lincoln Urgent Care offers high-quality care for minor injuries — no appointment necessary.
We’re proud to serve our community with convenience, compassion, and clear communication. Learn more about our approach on the about us page or browse patient reviews.
Have a minor injury today?
Contact us or just walk in — we’re here when you need us most.
Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For serious or life-threatening injuries, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.