Re: neurologist vs. orthopedist

[Guest guest]

He thinks it is related to arthritis.

, It depends on the reason for the shoulder pain. If the pain is due

to a nerve problem, then a neurologist would be correct. If the pain is due

to a shoulder joint problem, then an orthopedist would be correct. So you

need to look at what the doctor suspects is causing the pain and decide from

there. Margaret

If the patient's right shoulder pain is persistent, we may consider

referring to a " neurologist. " Wouldn't this be an orthopedist? (he

mentioned that in the assessment).

TIA

[Guest guest]

He is saying " neurologist " very clearly. The pt just had a nuerological

workup for dizziness, so he may have got that confused. He mentioned an

orthopedic physician in the diagnosis, so that what I was expecting to hear

in the plan relating to the shoulder pain.

Thanks for your help.

If it's related to arthritis, I think either an orthopedist or a

rheumatologist would be correct rather than a neurologist. But that's just

my opinion. Could he be saying rheumatologist instead of neurologist,

Margaret

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/30/01 10:59:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

tessbear@... writes:

<< If the patient's right shoulder pain is persistent, we may consider

referring to a " neurologist. " Wouldn't this be an orthopedist? (he

mentioned that in the assessment).

TIA

>>

Most likely or could be referred to a rheumatologist or even a physical

therapist.

Holly )

[Guest guest]

, It depends on the reason for the shoulder pain. If the pain is due to a

nerve problem, then a neurologist would be correct. If the pain is due to a

shoulder joint problem, then an orthopedist would be correct. So you need to

look at what the doctor suspects is causing the pain and decide from there.

Margaret

>>> " tessbear " 04/30/01 03:29PM >>>

If the patient's right shoulder pain is persistent, we may consider referring to

a " neurologist. " Wouldn't this be an orthopedist? (he mentioned that in the

assessment).

TIA

[Guest guest]

If it's related to arthritis, I think either an orthopedist or a rheumatologist

would be correct rather than a neurologist. But that's just my opinion. Could

he be saying rheumatologist instead of neurologist, Margaret

>>> " tessbear " 04/30/01 03:43PM >>>

He thinks it is related to arthritis.

, It depends on the reason for the shoulder pain. If the pain is due

to a nerve problem, then a neurologist would be correct. If the pain is due

to a shoulder joint problem, then an orthopedist would be correct. So you

need to look at what the doctor suspects is causing the pain and decide from

there. Margaret

If the patient's right shoulder pain is persistent, we may consider

referring to a " neurologist. " Wouldn't this be an orthopedist? (he

mentioned that in the assessment).

TIA