However, as explained in the section on buying at flea markets from an unlicensed dealer, you run the same risk of buying a stolen firearm and having to surrender it with no compensation. Private sales are a great resource for finding antique firearms. As a rule, they will be priced considerably lower than what you will find in an antique store. In general, be leery of the "fantastic deal" offered to you by a stranger. Ask if the seller will allow you to pay for a licensed dealer to handle the transaction through their store. This will allow you to have the serial number checked and give you peace of mind for a relatively small transaction fee.
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One-sentence summary -- Search the "For Sale" ads online and in your newspapers.

One of the more common symptoms of piriformis syndrome is pain felt in the buttocks, where the piriformis is located. If you consistently feel sharp pain in one of your buttocks, you may have piriformis syndrome. Other pain to look out for that could indicate this condition includes: Pain when sitting, standing, or lying down for longer than 15 to 20 minutes. Pain radiating down the back of your thigh, and sometimes into the back of the calf and into the foot. Pain that improves when you move around and gets worse when you sit still. Pain that is not completely relieved by a change of position. Groin and pelvic pain. This may include pain in the labia for women and pain in the scrotum for men. Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse) in women. Painful bowel movements. The compression of your sciatic nerve caused by piriformis syndrome can cause difficulty walking. Your leg may feel weakened as well. The two main things to look for when experiencing difficulty walking include: Antalgic gait, which means a gait that develops to avoid pain. This usually leads to limping or shortening your gait to keep from feeling pain. Foot drop, which is when your forefoot drops without your control because of pain in your lower leg. You may not be able to pull the foot up towards your face. When your sciatic nerve becomes compressed due to piriformis syndrome, you may begin to feel a numb or tingling sensation in your foot or leg. These sensations, or "paraesthesias," may present as "pins and needles," numbness, or tingling.
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One-sentence summary -- Monitor the source, type, and intensity of pain. Evaluate your gait. Take note of tingling or numbness.

Stop shaving and allow the hair to grow. Try this for a short time, even if it's not possible to do this as a long-term solution. The less often you shave, the fewer chances you have to get irritated skin. Even just a few days will help your skin heal itself. If you're in dire straits, get a doctor's note telling school or work that you're free to grow that beard. Or that leg hair -- whichever. Depilatories dissolve hair at its root within the hair follicle. Using a depilatory reduces skin irritation caused by shaving. However, watch for allergic reactions to depilatories. Depilatories are approved for sensitive skin, but skin allergies do occur. In case it wasn't clear, with this you won't be shaving. That's certainly one way to avoid razor burn and bumps! Apply 2.5- to 5-percent benzoyl peroxide on your skin immediately after shaving to reduce redness, irritation or bumps. Benzoyl peroxide was originally created as an acne treatment, but it is now a common treatment for the avoidance of razor burn. There are a whole bunch of razor bump creams on the market that can be found at your local drugstore, like Bump Stopper and Tend Skin. Use it as a preventative tactic if you are particularly prone to them.
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One-sentence summary -- Cease shaving. Utilize a depilatory to remove hair. Put benzoyl peroxide salve or a razor bump cream on shaved areas.

After you have completed your residency, you are licensed to practice medicine and surgery as an orthopedic surgeon. The final certification that you will need to obtain is passing the orthopedic board exam, which you can apply for after you have been in practice for 2 years. This exam is usually taken while students are still in their residencies and have both written and oral components. The U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and/or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensure Examination (COMLEX) are required in order for orthopedic surgeons to legally practice medicine. The exam contains three steps and evaluates a doctor's aptitude for being a doctor, including knowledge, concepts, and principles. Each step of the exam has a different fee, costing $70, $600, and $1,275 for different components. This is the general licensure exam that all doctors must take. In order to become licensed as an orthopedic specialist, surgical residents must also pass the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and/or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) exams. These exams ensure the safe practices of orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. The exam is called Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and has four sections. Fees for the exam are over $1,000, with a late fee of $350. This test is required again every 7 to 10 years.
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Study for the licensing exam. Pass the Medical Licensure Boards. Pass the board certification exam.