Podiatry is a study and treatment of the ankle, lower leg and foot disorders. Initially also referred to a 'Chiropodist' which is a much general and routine process of foot care Podiatry is of much higher level of training and skills including foot and ankle surgery. IN US Podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) qualified and trained to treat conditions affecting foot and ankle.
To be a podiatric one has to complete a professional degree of four years followed by residency for two to three years. Podiatrists are also commonly referred to as foot doctors, foot and ankle surgeons or podiatric surgeons.
Americans spend a lot of time on their feet considering their life style and work environment. Women in America pay a high price for high heels and eventually pay even more to fix their feet. In other words we are looking at higher the heels higher the price to pay. For American women this dilemma starts as early as at the age of 16 and continues all their active life. That is why proper foot care also becomes increasingly important. Podiatrists treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
Podiatrists treat foot problems like corn, calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions heal spurs, and arch problems, ankle and foot injuries, deformities, infections, pain and medical condition related foot problems. The treatments may comprise of drugs, physical therapy, setting fractures and performing surgery. They design custom made shoes to correct deformities. Based on the patients medical history the Podiatrist may first check for serious conditions like arthritis, diabetes and heart problems. Based on the result they move further in their diagnosis through x - rays and laboratory tests. The Podiatrist may then refer the patient to other health practitioners when they detect disorders based on medical conditions.
Podiatrist Manhattan works from small private offices and clinics. They may also spend time visiting patients at nursing homes and perform surgery at a hospital. There are many specialized Podiatric Doctors in Manhattan who are experts and well trained professionals with years of experience to help get rid of the foot problems. Dr Oliver Zong, Dr Ann Nylund, Dr Paul Eckstine , Dr Rebecca Pruthi, Dr Jamie Seigal, Dr Dina Tsentserensky . All of them board certified and all of them excellent at their expertise.
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