Podiatrist

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Podiatrists prevent, diagnose and treat disorders of the feet. A podiatrist can provide the following treatment:

-examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries

-examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies

-prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities Podiatric surgeons are podiatrists who have completed extensive, post graduate medical and surgical training, which enables them to perform reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle.

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