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What kind of doctor would perform neurolysis of the obturator nerve? orthopedic or neurosurgeon?
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Neurolysis?: That's a strange procedure. I've never heard of obturator nerve entrapment that requires release and neurolysis. I might get a second opinion.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Orthopedic surgeon: This diagnosis and surgical treatment best undertaken by an orthopdic speialist who deals with hip reconstruction and pelvic/acetabular fractures.
Answered 9/28/2016
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