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Orthopedic consultants treat most muscle and skeletal problems including arthritis, congenital deformities, or trauma injuries. They provide medical care by performing physical exams, designing treatment and therapeutic plans, and keeping track of patient progress to determine what needs to be done. They often assist back and spinal surgeries, joint replacement surgery, and repair fractures in bones. They are assigned assistants and technicians to specific duties and surgeries and ensure everyone is taking part in helping the department to operate smoothly.
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