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What is the difference between the orthopedist and a physiatrist?
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Non-surgery vs. surg: Both treat similar conditions (musculoskeletal injuries) but orthopedists have the additional training to provide surgery as a treatment option, whereas physiatrists do not do surgery. Many orthopedists and physiatrists work in the same office.
Answered 2/1/2018
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Surgery: An orthopaedist is a surgeon focused on diagnosing musculoskeletal pathology and treating it with surgical intervention if indicated. A physiatrist focuses on managing the rehabilitation of orthopaedic conditions.
Answered 10/20/2019
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