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What kind of doctor is it that deals with a sports/joint/tendon/muscle injury?
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Choice of physicians: Typically your primary care physican can treat a soft tissue injury. They however may refer you to a physcian who specializes in these areas. These physcians can include an orthopaedic surgeon, physiatrist or a sports medicine physician.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Many: Many different types of physician deal with sports injury on a daily basis. Orthopaedic surgeons (especially those specializing in sports medicine) and family medicine sports medicine specialists concentrate on evaluation and treatment of sports injuries.
Answered 9/28/2016
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