Orthopedists treat problems with bones and joints. Orthopedic surgeons treat a myriad of pathological bone and joint conditions including, but not limited to arthroscopy of the knee (for ligamental tears, etc.), knee joint replacements, hip pinnings and hip replacements, shoulder and elbow joint pathologies (and hand reconstruction by orthopedists who have done extra training in this area). Also, simple casting is done for simple fractures, all the way to complex surgeries and pinnings for complex fractures. And many, many more.
Orthopedic surgeons deal with issues relating to the bones. They genereally help older patients.
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An orthopedist or physiatrist would typically treat elbow problems.
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Yes, it would be a good place to start. She may refer you to an orthopedist or bone doctor.
There are a number of physicians who can treat an injured back. You could go to an orthopedist, and general practitioner an osteopath, or even a chiropractor.
There are many pediatric orthopedist that work only with kids.
An orthopedist is a physician specializing in medical problems relating to bones, joints and muscles.
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You're probably looking for an orthopedic doctor. They specialize in bone and joint issues.
You dont, you are more likely to need to see a rheumatologyist . It is important that you do see one if you are hving joint discomfort as there are some forms of arthritis that need to be brought under control to stop progressive damage fro occurring.
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