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Orthopaedist/neurologist?

2016-02-27 11:57:27
My uncle has 'Mild axonal loss in the left CPN nerve' The neurogist has suggested a mild surgery. My questions:- 1) Does this require a must surgery/operation? 2)For insurance reasons, should we go to an orthopaedist or a neurologist?
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Do you mean carpal tunnel syndrome?. If yes then most can be treated without surgery..you can consult an orthopaedic surgeon

Answered2016-02-28 16:00:22

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