It depends on your insurance provider. If you have an HMO or managed care plan, your insurance company typically requires a primary care physician (PCP) referral before your visit. For PPO plans and self-pay patients, a referral is usually not required. We recommend verifying your specific plan's requirements prior to booking, or contacting our team at (561) 694-7776 for assistance.

Yes! We offer walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care locations for acute, non-life-threatening injuries like sudden sprains, strains, fractures, and sports injuries. For routine evaluations, chronic pain, or specialized surgical consultations, we recommend scheduling an appointment in advance or reserving a spot online.

Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute is in-network with most major insurance carriers, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare, and auto/workers’ compensation insurances. For out-of-network plans, we provide itemized fee schedules and help submit claims directly to your carrier.

Orthopaedic Urgent Care is specialized, immediate medical care for acute bone, joint, muscle, and sports injuries. Unlike general urgent care clinics, our urgent care centers are staffed by subspecialized orthopaedic experts equipped with on-site digital X-rays and bracing, allowing you to bypass crowded emergency rooms and receive targeted orthopedic care right away.

Yes. We reserve dedicated daily slots across our clinics for urgent orthopaedic needs and offer same-day walk-in availability at our Orthopaedic Urgent Care centers. You can call/text us directly at (561) 694-7776 or reserve your spot online.

We serve patients across Palm Beach County and surrounding South Florida communities with four convenient clinic locations:

• Jupiter: 2055 Military Trail, Suite 200
• Palm Beach Gardens: 4215 Burns Rd, Suite 100
• West Palm Beach (Southern Blvd): 7701 Southern Blvd, Suite 100
• West Palm Beach (Flagler Dr): 1411 N Flagler Dr, Suite 9800

Sports medicine focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating physical injuries sustained during sports, exercise, or repetitive physical activity. Common conditions treated include:

• Ligament Tears & Sprains: ACL, MCL, PCL, and ankle sprains.
• Tendon & Cartilage Injuries: Rotator cuff tears, Achilles tendonitis, tennis/golfer’s elbow, and meniscus tears.
• Overuse Injuries: Shin splints, stress fractures, and youth pitching injuries (e.g., Little League elbow).
• Joint Dislocation & Instability: Shoulder dislocations and patellar (kneecap) instability.

Choose Orthopedic Urgent Care for non-life-threatening bone, joint, and muscle injuries like closed fractures (where skin isn't broken), joint sprains, muscle strains, painful swollen joints, and recent sports injuries.

You should go to a Hospital Emergency Room (ER) if you experience open fractures (bone visible through skin), severe head or spinal trauma, severe uncontrolled bleeding, or life-threatening symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.

Total recovery after ACL reconstruction typically takes 6 to 9 months, though returning to high-impact competitive sports can take 9 to 12 months. Typical milestones include:

• Weeks 1–2: Crutches and bracing to protect the graft; reducing swelling.
• Weeks 2–6: Restoring full knee extension, walking without crutches, and early physical therapy.
• Months 3–4: Light jogging, straight-line running, and strength building.
• Months 6+: Agility training, sport-specific drills, and clearance for return to sports based on functional testing.

During your initial visit at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, your specialist will:

1. Review Medical History: Discuss your symptoms, pain levels, activity history, and previous treatments.
2. Physical Examination: Assess your joint mobility, strength, alignment, and site of pain.
3. Diagnostic Imaging: Perform or review on-site digital X-rays or request high-resolution MRIs if needed.
4. Personalized Treatment Plan: Formulate a conservative or surgical recovery plan (e.g., physical therapy, injections, bracing, or minimally invasive procedures).

What to bring: Photo ID, insurance card, doctor referral (if required), list of medications, and any recent diagnostic discs/reports (X-rays or MRIs).