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How are an orthopedic surgeon and a cervical spine surgeon different?
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Spine surgeon: A spine surgeon may be either a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in spine available to both specialists. Generally, most orthopedic surgeons will refer patients to a spine specialist if they are not comfortable managing spine conditions. However, most orthopedists are capable of caring for neck problems nonsurgically (which works 80% of the time).
Answered 4/29/2013
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Neck surgeon: Orthopaedic surgeons care for joints like knees , shoulders, etc. Some orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons specialize in spinal surgery. Therefore, they specialize in the care of the neck and back.
Answered 7/6/2013
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