“How does a physiatrist treat musculoskeletal health problems?”
I am told that a physiatrist specializes in treating musculoskeletal disorders. What does their treatment involve?
4 Answers
It can involve different exercises, bracing, injections or medications.
Hello, a physiatrist is a physician that specializes in treating musculoskeletal, neurologic conditions, among others. They will be able to diagnose your condition by performing a detailed physical exam and requesting imaging studies needed. They favor a multimodal approach to improve your medical condition. They are experts in prescribing medications for pain control, will also perform injections if needed and will work together with therapists to improve mobility and pain.
A complete examination of your body to ascertain where the problem is and why. Then a treatment plan, depending on the findings. Physiatrists do not cut you up; these doctors are highly specialized in getting your body back to normal without surgery. Surgery is always a last resort and as my professor told me 40 plus years ago “Nothing is better than what you came into this world with." So keep what you have and work to improve what you have.
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