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Can you tell me about procedures performed by a trauma surgeon?
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Long List: Trauma Surgeons see a multitude of injuries both penetrating / blunt. Areas not under their purview are brain, spine, orthopedic (Some do), ophthalmology and cardiac They are trained to diagnose all parts of the body that are injured and make appropriate referrals when indicated. The parts they are primarily responsible for are chest, abdomen and extremities (soft tissue / vascular) Also Gen Sur
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