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My father has been a stroke patient since dec 2016 with restricted speech and right side movement. Recently he's developed some pain in the back or near abdomen he's unable to say. Could you suggest what could we do.. scouting for orthopaedic to visit home too..
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Good Evening, he need a physiatrist (Rehabilitation specialist) and not an orthopedic surgeon. Regards
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