What kind of doctor is it that deals with sports/joint/tendon/muscle injury/rehabilitation?

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To be more specific, I want to see a specialist, about a carpal tunnel/RSI (Repetative Stress Injury) related injury.

I was thinking that Orthapedic, would be the type I am looking for, but when looking at the list of specialty types in my insurances list of perticipating providors, I only see Orthapedic Surgeon. No orthapedic non-surgeons, and I doubt I need surgery.

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FYI: My insurance does not require referalls to see a specialist. So I dont need to goto my PCP first.

Answer 1

You need an orthopedic surgeon. They don't always recommend surgery. Find one who knows about RSI.

Answer 2

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What kind of doctor is it that deals with sports/joint/tendon/muscle injury/rehabilitation?
To be more specific, I want to see a specialist, about a carpal tunnel/RSI (Repetative Stress Injury) related injury.

I was thinking that Orthapedic, would be the type I am looking for, but when looking at the list of specialty types in my insurances list of perticipating providors, I only see...

Answer 3

Well first of all you need to see your PCP (regular doctor) to get a referral to a specialist. Most likely he/she will refer you to an orthopedic surgeon. That doesn't necessarily mean you need surgery. The specialist will then take you through some steps like physical therapy, prescribed steroids, cortizone shots, and as a last result, surgery. Surgery is always the last resort because if the condition can be improved through another method, there is no need for surgery. Doesn't matter who you think you need to see. The doctor will put you on the right path to recovery. Trust them. FYI my carpal tunnel improved greatly after steriods and physical therapy.

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Answer 5

First start with an orthopedic surgeon possible one that specializes in hand injuries...then let he or she decide what to do next...dealing with an injury is a multistep process...definitely see a surgeon for now

Answer 6

For carpel tunnel you need to see a doc that specailizes in in hand and joints. You will find them in the yellow pages. If looking by insurance then an orthopedic doc is the one who deals with this.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

A sports medicine doctor may be your best bet first , he/she can decide if you need to see a specialist.

I do know chiropractors deal with carpal tunnel as well.

Answer 9

If you think there is nerve damage, a neurologist might be the guy to go to and do nerve conduction tests on you.