If one of my daughters falls and breaks an arm, if I roll an ankle during my gym class, or if my husband suddenly throws his back out while lifting heavy weights, I’m honestly not sure where we would have gone to be treated before learning about OS1 in Madison! Like many people, I previously assumed that my choices would have been either urgent care or the emergency room.
Though I hope my family doesn’t face any injuries any time soon, I know now where we will go if and when the unexpected happens, and we need care following a sudden injury. Learning about OS1 Orthopedic and Sports Injury Clinic has been absolutely fascinating to me, primarily because I had no idea such a reliable, easy option has been right under all of our noses.
I’ve watched the Madison location being built and have driven past it hundreds of times over the past few years. I had subconsciously categorized it as physical therapy or rehabilitation, which turns out not to be what it is at all.
In short, OS1 is a walk-in orthopedic clinic staffed by providers who specialize in evaluating and treating injuries involving bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Their team includes sports medicine physician Dr. Chadley Runyan, MD, who completed specialized fellowship training in Sports Medicine and treats both acute injuries and chronic orthopedic conditions.
What Types of Injuries Does OS1 Treat?
While sports injuries are certainly a large part of what they do, their patient base extends far beyond athletes. Orthopedic injuries happen to people at all kinds of ages and activity levels. From broken arms to sprained ankles to lingering joint pain, OS1 is ready to see all of it!
OS1 treats everything from fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations to chronic knee, shoulder, and back pain, tendonitis, arthritis, and other orthopedic conditions. Whether the injury happened five minutes ago or has been bothering you for five years, they can help determine what’s actually going on and what your next step should be.
The Part That Makes OS1 Different
OS1 is passionate about the diagnostic process and streamlining it as much as possible.
For example, if your teen twists their knee during sports practice, you may not be sure whether it’s just a minor sprain or something more serious that needs attention. Some families might bounce between multiple providers before getting answers, especially if they started at an urgent care and were then referred somewhere else for imaging. That wait may take days or weeks from an MRI appointment before finally landing in an orthopedic office.
OS1 is going to streamline it all, so keep in mind that it’s easy to start here!…