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I had a multi fusion done in october 2018 of l4-s1. i have early osteoarthritis in cervical and both tm joints. should i see a rheumatologist or a maxillofacial specialist?
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Rheumatologist: It sounds that you have multiple joints involved, so would recommend starting with a rheumatologist.
Answered 11/7/2019
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