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A member asked:

Doctor said i should try an orthopedic or rehab doctor now, but what should i expect?

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Evaluation: Hopefully a complete evaluation to establish what musculoskeletal diagnosis is present.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Rehab eval: Should expect a comprehensive evaluation to include history, physical examination, assessment, and recommendations.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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