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Podiatrypōdī'ətrē, pə–, science concerned with disorders, diseases, and deformities of the feet, also called chiropody. Podiatrists treat such common conditions as bunions, corns and calluses, and ingrown toenails. They may also perform minor surgery and prescribe medicines or orthopedic devices. In the United States a practitioner must hold a degree from an accredited college of podiatry and pass a licensing examination; some states require a period of internship as well. Training is similar in most respects to that of medical students with the exception that it is largely limited to a single area of the body. The National Association of Chiropodists was founded in 1912. In 1958 its name was changed to the American Podiatry Association. It maintains local societies and licensing boards in each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
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Podiatry is a branch of health care devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg
Within the United Kingdom, the title “podiatrist” is protected by law, meaning that it can only be used by those registered with the Health Professions Council. Inside the profession, the old title "chiropodist" is still sometimes used. Chiropody is considered the routine processes of palliative foot care, whilst podiatry is indicative of the higher training and skills, including foot and ankle surgery. The term "podiatric surgeon" is a recognised titled for UK podiatrists who have completed a surgical residency and who are...more »
