What is orthopedics? Orthopaedics (alternatively, orthopedics) is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions, disorders, and injuries of the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. A doctor who specializes in» Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Spokane, WA

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What is Arthritis?
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What is Tendonitis?
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Physical & Occupational Therapists
Heat or Ice and Physical Therapy?
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Test & Treatment Definitions

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