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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Musculoskeletal System Career Specialties

Question 3 • Health Science Concepts - 248258-Fall (EL3602)

What does an orthopedist do that a physiatrist does not?

Answer
A
prescribes medications
B
examines muscles and joints
C
performs surgeries (operations)
D
diagnoses musculoskeletal conditions

Explanation

An orthopedist may perform operations to treat bones, joints, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. A physiatrist also examines patients and diagnoses musculoskeletal conditions, and may prescribe medications, but generally treats conditions without surgery. Therefore, the correct choice is performs surgeries (operations).

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