Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
A broken bone or a bad fall doesn’t always mean a trip to the emergency room. Penn Highlands Orthopedic Injury Clinics in DuBois and Rostraver Township offer walk-in care for recent bone, joint, and muscle injuries that need an orthopedic specialist’s attention but aren’t emergencies. No appointment or referral is needed.
For injuries that are life-threatening, involve more than a bone or joint, or come with other trauma, our Emergency Department and Level II Trauma Center at Penn Highlands DuBois are equipped for that higher level of care through our ER & Trauma Care program. This page covers the orthopedic-specific side: the fractures, joint injuries, and soft tissue trauma our fracture clinic and fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons manage every day.
What Injuries Does Orthopedic Trauma Care Treat?
Our orthopedic trauma team treats broken bones and joint injuries of every kind, from simple breaks to complex fractures that need surgery. Injuries we commonly treat include:
- Wrist, hand, and finger fractures
- Ankle and foot fractures
- Arm, elbow, and shoulder fractures
- Hip fractures
- Leg fractures, including the femur, tibia, and kneecap
- Pelvic and acetabular (hip socket) fractures
- Joint dislocations
- Sprains and soft tissue injuries to ligaments, tendons, and muscles
- Fractures that haven’t healed properly (nonunion or malunion)
When a fracture needs surgery, our team plans the right procedure through our Orthopedic Surgery & Treatment Options program and connects you with orthopedic physical therapy to help you rebuild strength and mobility afterward.
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See an Orthopedic Specialist Today.
Our Orthopedic Injury Clinics get you in front of an orthopedic provider without waiting days for an appointment. Walk in, get an X-ray on site, and leave with a diagnosis and a plan. We see patients of all ages, from children to older adults. Injury Clinics treat recent injuries such as:
- Sprains and strains
- Suspected broken bones
- Sports-related injuries
- Sudden joint pain
- Tendon and muscle injuries
To be seen at an Injury Clinic, your injury must have happened within the past two weeks and not yet been treated by another health care provider.
Orthopedic Injury Clinic – DuBois
Center of Excellence, 123 Hospital Avenue, First Floor, DuBois, PA 15801
Monday through Friday, 7 to 10 a.m.
814-99-ORTHO (814-996-7846)
Orthopedic Injury Clinic – Rostraver Township
800 Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Rostraver Township, PA 15012
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon
When to Go to the ER vs. the Injury Clinic
If an injury could be life-threatening, don’t wait. Go to the emergency room. For everything else, the Orthopedic Injury Clinic can often get you seen by an orthopedic specialist the same day.
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for:
- Bone visible through the skin (an open fracture)
- A badly deformed arm or leg
- Heavy bleeding or a deep wound
- Numbness, or a hand or foot that’s cold, pale, or has no pulse
- Any injury involving the head, neck, or spine
- An older adult who can’t stand or walk after a fall
- Injuries from a car crash, a fall from a height, or another high-impact accident
Our ER & Trauma Care team is ready around the clock for injuries like these.
Walk in to the Orthopedic Injury Clinic for:
- A suspected broken bone that isn’t an emergency
- A sprain or strain
- Sudden joint pain
- A tendon or muscle injury
- A sports injury
To be seen, your injury must have happened within the past two weeks and not yet have been treated by another health care provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Both Orthopedic Injury Clinics are walk-in, with no appointment necessary. The DuBois clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 a.m., and the Rostraver Township clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
If your injury involves any of the emergency warning signs listed above, go to the emergency room or call 911. Most recent sprains, strains, and suspected broken bones are a good fit for the Orthopedic Injury Clinic.
You'll get an X-ray on site, an exam from an orthopedic provider, and a treatment plan. That might mean a splint or cast, a follow-up visit, or a referral for surgical evaluation if your injury needs it.
It depends heavily on the bone involved, the severity of the break, and your age and health. Simple fractures in healthy adults often heal in six to eight weeks, while more complex breaks can take longer. Your provider will give you a timeline specific to your injury.
No referral is needed. Some insurance plans have their own requirements, so if you're unsure, call the clinic nearest you before your visit: 814-99-ORTHO in DuBois or 724-379-5802 in Rostraver Township.
Injuries don't wait for a convenient time, and often, neither should you. Walk into our Injury Clinics, visit Penn Highlands Orthopedic Trauma at Penn Highlands DuBois, or request an appointment through the MyPennHighlands Patient Portal.