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What is a podiatrist?

Podiatrists are practitioners of podiatric medicine. They specialise in diagnosing, treating and studying medical disorders of the lower leg, ankle and foot, as well as the lower back. In Australia, they are also known as a chiropodist.

Podiatrists provide treatment and advice for a range issues. These range from bunion treatment and prescribing podiatrist orthotics, to complicated ankle and foot surgeries such as removing bone spurs. There are specialties within podiatry. Sports podiatrists treat foot injuries among sportspersons, while paediatric podiatrists treat child and baby feet.

Common foot and lower leg problems treated by a podiatrist include:

• Plantar warts and other skin disorders.
• Calluses, corns, warts.
• Fractures and sprains.
• Flat feet.
• Ingrown toenails.
• Foot deformities caused by clubfoot and other such congenital disabilities as well as problems caused by damage or neglect.
• Feet issues that cause abnormal gait or posture.

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