Podiatry

Podiatry is a medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. A specialist in the field is a podiatrist or, in some British Commonwealth countries, a chiropodist. It first developed as a specialty in the United States in the early 20th century and is now practiced worldwide.
Podiatrists in the United States either attend medical schools specifically dedicated to podiatry (a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine or "DPM") or qualify in orthopedics and further specialize in diseases of the feet. DPMs receive an education very similar to Doctors of Medicine, including a full rotation in a teaching hospital as an intern and at least two years in a residency program. Podiatry is a board certified specialty.
There are several sub-specialties in the field including reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, rheumatology, neurology, oncology, vascular, dermatology, geriatrics, pediatric, and diseases related to diabetes.
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