Rapid Orthopedic Care

A: ROC orthopaedic healthcare professionals treat all types of orthopaedic injuries and ailments, including but not limited to: • Swollen and painful joints • Broken bones and fractures • Sports injuries and joint dislocations, muscle or ligament sprains and strains • Recent neck and back pain or injury • Tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears.

A: Emergency care is required for any injury that involves multisystem trauma, exposed bones, deep lacerations, possible concussion, neck trauma, or severe blood loss. If you come to ROC with a condition that requires more advanced management, we will ensure that you are directed to the appropriate facility.

A: Emergency care is required for any injury that involves multisystem trauma, exposed bones, deep lacerations, possible concussion, neck trauma, or severe blood loss. If you come to ROC with a condition that requires more advanced management, we will ensure that you are directed to the appropriate facility.

A: Care at ROC is the same as regular office-based medical care. Bring your insurance card and proper identification to your visit at ROC. You may also pay with cash or credit card for your visit.

A: ROC is available to assess any type of musculoskeletal problem. If your problem requires specialty care, a referral for the appropriate evaluation can be provided. ROC does not perform chronic medication management services for chronic pain.

A: ROC is a great place to have your child's injury evaluated. Providers at ROC can assess children 5 years of age or older. All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

A: Rapid Orthopaedic Care does handle workers compensation injuries and has the experienced coordinators to work with your employer, human resource manager or case manager. There are timely steps that should be taken to follow the Louisiana workers compensation laws and procedures.

A: ROC is open Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm and on Saturday 11am – 5pm. No appointment and/or physician referral is necessary. Care is provided on a first come, first serve basis and we strive for minimal wait times. (Tricare Prime patients do have to have a referral to our office to be treated.)

A: ROC is a really good option for joint pain flare-ups! Arthritis or other joint pain flare-ups are a recent or sudden increase in pain, swelling, or stiffness. You will receive a thorough evaluation to determine the cause for the flare-up. Possible treatment plans include joint injection therapy, referral for physical therapy, or specialty Orthopedic surgical care.