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Should an orthopedic surgeon who is also a sports med. specialist be able to know if knee pain is caused by something in the spine or the knee itself?
13 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: It is unusual for pure knee pain to be related to spinal issues. It is much more likely to be hip or knee causes.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes the orthopedist: Should be able to distinguish the source of your symptoms based o. Your history, the physical exam and possibly some imaging studies as well as your response or lack there of to certain treatment protocols.
Answered 4/17/2014
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Yes: One of the critical roles of a doctor is coming up with a " differential diagnosis" which is a list of the possible causes of your problem. We will sometimes do more specific tests , like an MRI to confirm but should always discuss with the patient.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: They should be able to differentiate the source of your pain.
Answered 12/20/2014
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