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What is a special doctor who specializes in broken bones, like casting them, butnot have to do surgery on them?

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Dr. Zubin Khubchandani answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedics: Orthopedic surgeons specilize in the musculoskeletal system. Some ailments require surgery, but most don't. An orthopedic surgeon will make that determination.

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Answered 5/6/2015

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