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Are there orthopdic surgeons that specialize in joint surgery?
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Yes. You can contact: Your local hospital or county medical society for more references or go to the american academy of orthopaedic surgery website for board certified surgeons in your area to contact as to their specific areas of interest: sports, hand, spine or total joint replacement.
Answered 12/23/2013
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Yes: Orthopedics like many other specialties has subspecialities. There are orthopedic surgeons that specialize in joint surgery. Your referring physician may be able to help direct you.
Answered 9/28/2016
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