Oscar Arias Estefan
Unidad Médica Torreplaza
Medellín, Colombia
Insurances:
Colsanitas, Coomeva Prepagada, Seguros Bolivar, Póliza de Sura, Liberty, MediSanitas
Specializes in:
Carpal tunnel surgery, Trigger finger surgery, Management of complex open and closed hand trauma, Treatment of accident sequelae, Prosthetic hand replacements, Correction of congenital malformations, Management of rheumatoid arthritis, Rotator cuff surgery, Arthroscopic shoulder surgery, Arthroscopic elbow surgery, Arthroscopic wrist surgery
Orthopedist
An orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in the musculoskeletal system of the human body, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. This professional is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and diseases that affect these structures, such as bone fractures, dislocations, sports injuries, arthritis, and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. The orthopedist uses various treatment modalities, which may include physical therapy, medications, occupational therapy, and surgery, with the goal of restoring the patient's function and mobility. It is advisable to go to an orthopedist for persistent injuries or pain in the musculoskeletal system to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment that allows effective recovery and improves the patient's quality of life.
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