Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot , ankle , and lower leg . The term podiatry came into use in the early 20th century in the United States . A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), is a specialist qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Within the field of podiatry, podiatric physicians can focus and specialize on different areas, including surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, geriatrics, pediatrics, internal medicine, diabetes, orthopedics, or primary care. Podiatry is practiced as a specialty in many countries including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In many English-speaking countries, the older title of chiropodist may be used by some clinicians. In many non-English-speaking countries of Europe, the title used may be podologist or Podólogo . The level and scope of the practice of podiatry varies among countries. Podiatry is a high paying specialty and was listed by Forbes in 2007 as the 15th best paid profession in the United States.
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Swelling right of spine. Numbness in mid back and between shoulders blades. hips seem uneven. Right leg hurts and the right foot tilts inward more than the left.
1 week ago i slid into a rock, impact left XXXXXXX 4 inches below knee. swelling has traveled down to foot and now discoloration , bruising around ankle
Have a large lump on the top of my XXXXXXX bone after playing football last monday now have bruising on calf and running down to my foot is this anything to worry about
I have a hard lump on the top of my foot which developed suddennly and appears to be be getting bigger. It is painful and worse when I rotate my ankle inwards. Current size 2cm x 1.5cm . What is it ???
I inverted my ankle 7 days ago now. It swelled instantly (like my ankle swallowed a tennis ball) and it hasn't gone down and is still very painful to move - wondering if I should visit the GP? I'm a paramedic I hate...
Hi..i hurt my ankle two days ago when by accident my husband bumped the back of my foot with a shopping cart..it hurt quite bad and the next day the area around my ankle and the back of my foot was bruised and a...
jumped of thirty foot rock into river and my ears popped and they still hurt 2hours later what can i do
28 year old female, 5'5", 170 lbs. Both feet, especially the right ankle and top of foot has been swollen for almost 24 hours. There was nothing done to them. I have just been back from a business trip in Vegas that was over 100 degrees each day...
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My son is 9 year old and has knock knee . He runs slow with a abnormal bend forward posture. Is it possible to cure this condition without surgery. What are the posible options? Recently i had shown him to a doctor and he advised him...
I have had a bruise over my ankle since march. is this normal for some people?
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I recently developed a lump on the top of my left foot. it's about 2 in away (diagonally toward the middle of the top of my foot.) from my ankle. (I notice that it's near nerves.) and when i move my foot it...
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Hello i just had a surgery on januray 01/102010 i had tarasl tunnel in my foot and how long do i have to keep the stiches in there iam walking and going to school i am doing good the only thing is they get very tight and itchy i would like to take shower . My nam is karen johnson
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My daughter jumped off a toy yesterday and I could tell from her fall that she landed wrong on her foot - more on the side than the bottom. She cried for awhile but then got up to play. After a little while she said it was hurting again started to limp . It has been about 24 hours she still isn t putting full pressure on the foot and complains...
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i fell down 4 steps at my home. i went to the er and found that i broke my ankle in 3 places and dislocated it. i have since had surgery where a plate and pins were put in the outside of my left foot . the inside had a cut where it was dislocated so i couldnt get that fixed. the bone there is cracked and in the back cracked. it has been alittle...
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Hip and thigh problems Ok so this year I pulled my hamsting in foot ball and couldnt play for the whole year. I waited for it to heal and went out for track. My first race I hear and feel a pop on the front of my hip and im out for 2 weeks. Whats wrong with my hips thats causing these injuries?
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is it normal for my leg and foot to feel hot after achillies tendon surgery
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My right foot is extremely painful. I cannot raise it when walking - I have to drag it or slide it with every step. I am supposed to wear compression hosiery (20-30) and haven t been wearing them daily because I have one pair and they re getting worn to the point where they need to be replaced. The area (vein?) that runs from the ankle bone to...
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Hello The other day I was playing basketball. I went up for a lay-up and was knocked down by a defender. I landed awkwardly on my ankle , twisting it to the outside (not rolling it in). Nevertheless, I went to a physician and she told me it was probably sprained. However, 5 days after I have some moderate swelling and there appears to be a...
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I am having pain in my foot . Seems to be in the transverse tarsal joint area and the arch of my foot. It s been about two weeks and it s not getting much better. Do u have an idea what would cause this? I went to sleep and when I woke up it has been hard to walk since then. I m only 20.
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I got a nerve decompression surgery in my left ankle (maybe a little higher near shin) on Friday Dedember 14th, so about a week ago. I have been elevating my leg, using my crutches when getting up and taking it very easy. When I sit up and put my feet down on the floor or by the time I get to the restroom, my toes are instantly purple and I feel...
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I have been working out a lot more than usual, lately and after doing a fitness class my foot started to feel sore . It has been about a week and my foot is still sore. I can walk on it okay without limping but it can be uncomfortable at times. The pain is at the top of my left foot more towards the left side and my veins are popping out or...
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