podiatrist
Treats your feet
A podiatrist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet and ankles—bunions, ingrown toenails, heel pain, diabetic foot problems.
In the U.S., podiatrists hold a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and can perform surgery.
My podiatrist fitted me for orthotics.
Swollen toe joints
- hammertoesAbnormally flexed toe joints
- plantar fasciitisInflamed sole tissue
- heel spursBone growths on footbone
- ingrown toenailsNails growing into tissue
corns · calluses · flat feet · neuromas · fungal infections · blisters · warts · gout
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
patient education · medical history · clinical examination · referral · prognosis · care plan · follow-up · rehabilitation
Removal of toe deformity
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- tendon repairSurgical reconnection of fibrous tissue
- ligament repairFixing torn joint bands
- amputationSurgical limb removal
reconstruction · incision · suture · anesthesia · postoperative care · recovery · wound closure
Cutting back fingertips' edges
- callus removalEliminating thickened skin buildup
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- preventive careHealth maintenance before disease
- skin careMaintaining the epidermis
Individually shaped shoe liners
- arch supportsInsoles for foot curves
- heel cupsCushioned heel inserts
- shoe insertsRemovable footwear padding
- footbedsSupportive shoe interiors
ankle braces · pressure relief · shock absorption · bracing · casting · prosthetics
bunions
Swollen toe joints
- hammertoesAbnormally flexed toe joints
- plantar fasciitisInflamed sole tissue
- heel spursBone growths on footbone
ingrown toenails · corns · calluses · flat feet · neuromas · fungal infections · blisters · warts · gout · arthritis
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
biomechanics · patient education · medical history · clinical examination · referral · prognosis · care plan · follow-up · rehabilitation · lower extremity
bunionectomy
Removal of toe deformity
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- tendon repairSurgical reconnection of fibrous tissue
- ligament repairFixing torn joint bands
amputation · reconstruction · incision · suture · anesthesia · postoperative care · recovery · wound closure
nail trimming
Cutting back fingertips' edges
- callus removalEliminating thickened skin buildup
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- preventive careHealth maintenance before disease
custom insoles
Individually shaped shoe liners
- arch supportsInsoles for foot curves
- heel cupsCushioned heel inserts
- shoe insertsRemovable footwear padding
footbeds · ankle braces · pressure relief · shock absorption · bracing · casting · prosthetics
- foot specialistsfoot doctor
- Health Careersdoctor, nurse practitioner, nursing, physician, surgeon
- Professionaldoctor, lawyer, teacher, nurse, engineer
- healersnurse, doctor, physician, surgeon, medic
- licensed professionalsdoctor, dentist, lawyer, attorney, pharmacist
- licensed professionsdoctor, lawyer, nurse, pilot, teacher
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