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Should you visit an orthopedic specialist or your primary physician

 Benefits of visiting an orthopedic specialist

Dr Horn—Texas Orthopedic Specialist

Should you visit an orthopedic specialist or your primary physician

 

A primary care physician is trained in internal medicine. They understand you as a patient based on your symptoms, medical history and manage your general care. You should seek out your primary care doctor initially, and if a specialist is needed, your primary care doctor will notify you and guide you to the proper specialist.

 

While you may know your body best, your general physician has the background to decipher if your issue is orthopedic related. An orthopedic doctor specializes in musculoskeletal injuries, such as a bone fracture or joint issues. In certain cases, older individuals or people involved in sports or high stress activities with pre-diagnosed orthopedic conditions can seek out an orthopedic specialist before their general physician.

 

If you live in the greater Houston area and need to seek an orthopedic specialist, ask your general physician about Dr. Horn Orthopedics.

 

Benefits of Visiting an Orthopedic Specialist

 

If you have a repetitive motion injury to a bone, joint, tendon or nerve, chronic joint or bone pain, arthritis, or have been diagnosed with rheumatic disease, an orthopedic specialist will be beneficial for you.

Orthopedic doctors are specialists highly trained in their field, with many years of experience, giving them the tools, knowledge, and credibility to properly treat human bones, muscles, and joints. Orthopedic doctors can both diagnose and provide treatment for musculoskeletal problems.

 

Orthopedic doctors can provide valuable information on what you may be doing that can be causing the issue, such as not using proper form when you are active. For example, if you are middle aged or older and experiencing problems when speed walking, the specialist can aid you by showing you the proper method or providing resources to alleviate the problem. In most cases, they can diagnose a problem after viewing your x-rays which usually can be performed and diagnosed the same day as your visit.

 

An orthopedic specialist is the best physician to see when experiencing known musculoskeletal problems. Going to the ER or your primary care doctor with a known orthopedic condition will waste time and money, as both will simply redirect you to an orthopedic specialist. In addition, it can take hours for a doctor to see a patient in the ER and a diagnosis may come later than expected.

 

Not only will your orthopedic specialist examine and diagnose you, they will also oversee your recovery and follow-up with your primary care physician.

 

Dr. Horn – Texas Orthopedic Specialist

 

Dr. Horn is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who has been dedicated to the treatment of human bones, muscles, and joints for decades. Dr. Horn is an expert in his field, and many people in the greater Houston area seek him when in need of orthopedic care.

 

Board-certified in orthopedic surgery since 1996, Dr. Horn has three locations in Texas so that he may extend his reach to potential patients needing orthopedic care.

 

Call Dr. Horn Orthopedics at (281) 837-8550 or visit www.hornortho.com to schedule a consultation or appointment today.