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Is an orthopedic surgeon the only kind of doctor who can take care of a wrist injury?
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Orthopedic Hand: Just as internal medicine (im) doctors are trained to diagnose/treat various medical conditions, orthopaedic surgeons are trained to diagnose/treat various muskuloskeletal injuries and diseases. An im doctor will refer you to a cardiologist for a complex heart problem because they are best suited to treat it. Similarly, hand surgeons are best suited to treat complex conditions of the wrist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Wrist injury: Yes an orthopedist is a good referral if you have wrist pain.
Answered 12/4/2012
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No: There are some non-orthopedic wrist surgeons. You are best with a certified hsnd surgeon.
Answered 1/13/2013
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