By Duke Medicine News and Communications

Duke University Sports Medicine Center (DUSMC) will offer special Saturday hours to treat high school athletes who suffer from musculoskeletal injury.

Through November 18, 2006, the Saturday Injury Clinic will be held at Duke Health Center at Southpoint at 6301 Herndon Road, Durham, NC, directly across the street from Southpoint Mall.

The DUSMC treatment team includes an extraordinary collection of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal specialists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers ready to diagnose and treat sports-related injuries.

The special clinic hours will run from 8 to 11 a.m. Patients should enter the clinic at the main entrance of the building. Parking is free.

No appointment is necessary, but please bring your insurance information.

For athletes under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian needs to be present. A coach may be present with the athlete with written consent from the parent.

For more information on the Saturday Injury Clinic, please call 919-681-6354.