Aug 22, 2025
I am Dr. Joseph Fazalare, an orthopaedic surgeon at United Hospital Center, and I am here to tell you more about the Friday Night Lights clinic offered at UHC Orthopaedics.
1). What is the benefit of choosing the Friday Night Lights Clinic?
It is difficult to wait for a scheduled appointment to be seen once an injury occurs. Visiting the Friday Night Lights Clinic allows you to be seen by a medical provider sooner and a treatment plan can be started earlier. Members of our provider team specialize in sports medicine and can help you get the care you need. If your injury requires additional attention, our team can refer you to the appropriate UHC orthopaedic specialist.
It is a matter of convenience, as the Friday Night Lights clinic offers care without having to wait days or even weeks for an appointment. You also have the benefit of seeing a provider and getting answers all in one location. Our Friday Night Lights Clinic offers onsite services including X-rays, casting/splinting, bracing, and therapy. If surgery should be necessary, you will be referred to one of the orthopaedics specialist for further treatment.
2). What type of injuries do you typically see during this clinic and how long is the initial visit?
We often see broken bones, muscle strains, ligament sprains, ligament tears, and other sports injuries. The initial visit, including checking in, evaluation, and treatment, will take approximately one- and one-half hours to two hours.
3). Is it possible that a follow-up appointment or appointments may be needed?
Certainly, subsequent visits will depend on the type of injury and treatment plan needed. Often, these visits may take as long as 60 minutes, especially for multiple treatment areas.
You will find our Friday Night Lights Clinic, open every Friday night, starting August 29, until the end of high school football season. Our facility is the first building on your left as you enter the UHC campus, with our name on the building--United Orthopaedic and Spine Center. For more information, please visit wvorthocenter.com.
This content was originally posted on the WDTV News website here.
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