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How do i know whether to go to an orthopedic surgeon or another therapist for non surgical pain management evaluation?
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Talk to your doctor: You can always see an orthopedic surgeon for a musculoskeletal problem. Most of what we treat is non-surgical, and appropriate non-operative recommendations can be discussed. Coordination of care with physical therapists or pain management specialists can be arranged.
Answered 8/29/2020
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Additionally: You can also see a sports medicine specialist (doctors with training from internal medicine/family medicine/emergency medicine/pediatrics/ or physical medicine and rehabilitation). Or you can see a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor. If you are adamantly not interested in surgery, then you might consider the other options first.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Pain mangement: For non surgical pain management evaluation, you should se a pain specialist.
Answered 8/27/2013
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