orthopedic procedure orthopedic surgeon evaluation 2020-01-20T17:50:52Z referral to orthopedic surgeon orthopedist consultation orthopaedic consult MAXO:0009062 orthopedic surgeon consultation referral to orthopedist orthopedic consult consultation with orthopedic surgeon Assessment by a surgeon who focuses on the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. This specialist is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. orthopedic surgeon referral examination by orthopedist medical specialist evaluation