Dr. Fred r.t. Nelson M.D.
Orthopedist
Henry Ford Health System 2799 West Grand Boul Detroit MI, 48202About
Dr. Fred r.t. Nelson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. Nelson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nelson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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