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An elderly has had a fall at home. apart from seeing a doctor to check for underlying heart, neurological problems etc, what kind of doctor should i take them to see to check if there's further musculoskeletal injury?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Same doc: Same doc would look for significant musculoskeletal injuries, such as fractures and/or hematomas. Injuries such as contusions or bruises will be only observed. A physical therapy eval by rehab medicine or physical therapy may help if significant weakness present as the person who suffered the ball may benefit from physical therapy.

Answered 2/13/2020

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A member asked:

An elderly has had a fall at home. apart from seeing a doctor to check for underlying heart, neurological problems etc, what kind of doctor should i take them to see to check if there's further musculoskeletal injury?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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