Minor Injury Treatment: Rapid Relief When You Need It Most
Immediate Care for Life's Minor Mishaps
Accidents happen, and timely and professional care is essential when they do. The Hampton Roads Primary Care team stands ready to address and treat your minor injuries with the urgency and attention they require. You’re in capable hands for quick recovery from cuts and burns to sprains and strains.
Swift Action for Swift Healing
What types of injuries qualify for Minor Injury Treatment? Minor injuries can range from superficial cuts and abrasions to minor burns and musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains. Our medical team is equipped to handle these issues quickly and effectively.
Why is timely treatment for minor injuries necessary?
Prompt medical attention for minor injuries can prevent complications, speed up the healing process, and get you back to your daily activities sooner rather than later.
How can Hampton Roads Primary Care help in minor injury cases?
A rapid response from our medical team reduces the risk of infection and ensures proper healing. We offer treatments that include wound care, burn management, and immobilization for sprains and strains.
What should you do if you experience a minor injury?
If you or a loved one sustains a minor injury, getting professional care as soon as possible is crucial. Contact us for advice on immediate steps and arrange a timely visit to our clinic.
The Advantages of Professional Minor Injury Treatment
Expert Care for Optimal Recovery: Our medical team provides expert care that supports the best possible healing outcomes, ensuring that a minor injury doesn’t turn into a significant inconvenience.
Personalized Treatment Plans: We tailor our treatment plans to your specific injury, considering your overall health and personal circumstances to promote quicker, more effective healing.
Address Your Injury with Confidence at Hampton Roads Primary Care
Get Back to Your Best Self
Don’t let a minor injury slow you down. Contact Hampton Roads Primary Care (355 Crawford Street, Suite 622, Portsmouth, VA 23704) for prompt, expert minor injury treatment in Portsmouth, VA serving adults and families across Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk.
Medically Reviewed by Aaron Sents, PA-C (Master of Medical Science, Yale University; 20-Year U.S. Navy Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman & Emergency Medicine PA) · Last Reviewed: October 2026
Minor Injury Care vs. Emergency Room: Where Should You Go?
Lead provider Aaron Sents, PA-C brings 20 years of U.S. Navy Special Operations tactical medical experience and hospital Emergency Medicine training at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center to our Portsmouth clinic. Use the guide below to decide whether your injury can be treated in our office or requires a hospital Emergency Department:
| Type of Injury | Treatable at Hampton Roads Primary Care (Portsmouth, VA) | Go to the Nearest Emergency Room (Call 911) |
|---|---|---|
| Cuts, Lacerations & Abrasions | Superficial cuts, scrapes, road rash, skin tears, wound cleaning/debridement, tissue adhesive (Dermabond), Steri-Strips, suture/staple removal, and wound infection checks | Deep lacerations with uncontrolled spurting bleeding, numbness/tendon damage, or deep facial/eye wounds |
| Joint Sprains & Muscle Strains | Ankle, wrist, knee, and shoulder sprains; acute lower-back or neck muscle strains; physical exam, bracing/splinting, anti-inflammatory care, and imaging orders | Visible bone deformity, open/compound fractures, or inability to move/feel an extremity |
| Burns & Skin Injuries | First-degree and minor second-degree thermal, kitchen, or sunburns; sterile burn dressings, topical antimicrobial therapy, and pain control | Third-degree burns, electrical/chemical burns, smoke inhalation, or burns covering large body areas |
| Bites, Stings & Foreign Bodies | Simple splinters, tick removal (with Lyme disease prophylaxis evaluation), minor insect stings, and superficial animal scratches | Anaphylaxis (throat swelling, difficulty breathing) or severe venomous/deep mauling bites |
What Is Included in Our Minor Injury Evaluation?
- Neurovascular & Orthopedic Exam: We assess range of motion, ligament stability, circulation, and nerve function, ordering outpatient X-rays when indicated.
- Aseptic Wound Care & Tetanus Protection: Proper wound irrigation, sterile dressing, in-office Tdap/tetanus booster vaccination if >5 years since your last dose, and targeted antibiotics when clinically needed.
- Seamless Follow-Up & Insurance Coverage: We accept Virginia Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Sentara, and Anthem BCBS, plus our Sliding Fee Scale for uninsured patients. Call (757) 516-7554 or request a visit online.