A podiatrist is a foot doctor who treats a variety of issues affecting the feet, ankle, and the parts of the leg with which they connect. Individuals who graduate from a podiatric medical school receive a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), and complete their training with a residency in a hospital or clinic. Some go on to receive additional specialized training through a fellowship in a particular area such as wound care, diabetic foot care, sports medicine, pediatrics, or surgery. Those specializing in surgery are known as podiatric surgeons. Podiatrists can become certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and/or the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery through specialized training, clinical experience and by passing particular exams. People who are under the care of a podiatrist have many types of foot and ankle issues, pain or immobility. Podiatrists use a variety of diagnostic tools and imaging to diagnose their patients’ conditions and a range of therapies, medicines, in-office procedures and surgeries, when necessary, to treat them.

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What Is a Podiatrist?

Someone would seek the care of a podiatrist if they have suffered a foot injury or have common foot ailments such as heal spurs, bunions, arch problems, deformities, ingrown toenails, corns, foot and ankle problems, etc.

Podiatric Treatment

A podiatrist will treat the problematic areas of the feet, ankle or lower leg by prescribing the following:

• Physical therapy
• Drugs
• Orthotic inserts or soles
• Surgery on lower extremity fractures

A common podiatric procedure a podiatrist will use is a scanner or force plate which will allow the podiatrist to know the designs of orthotics. Patients are then told to follow a series of tasks to complete the treatment. The computer will scan the foot a see which areas show weight distribution and pressure points. The podiatrist will read the analysis and then determine which treatment plans are available.

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