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I visited a government hospital yesterday. they did a scan on my leg and discovered that a my bone is chipped. which doctor should i visit? what is the procedure?

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See answer : An orthopedic doctor would be the best type of doctor to see for proper diagnosis and treatment. Treatment depends on the exact nature of the injury; whether there is a fracture; and on the amount of pain, tenderness, swelling, and bruising present and may consist of rest, elevation, ice, and observation vs splint vs casting vs surgery in select cases.

Answered 9/24/2018

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A member asked:

I visited a government hospital yesterday. they did a scan on my leg and discovered that a my bone is chipped. which doctor should i visit? what is the procedure?

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Dr. Gregory Lewis answered

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