What foot, ankle and heel problems to Podiatrists focus on?
• Consult with patients and other physicians on how to prevent foot problems. • Diagnose and treat tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, and deformities. • Perform surgeries to correct or remedy such problems as bunions, clawtoes, fractures, hammertoes, infections, ruptured Achilles, and other ligaments and tendons. • Prescribe therapies and perform diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound and lab tests. • Prescribes or fits patients with inserts called orthotics that correct walking patterns. • Treat conditions such as: bone disorders, bunions, corns, calluses, cysts, heel spurs, infections, ingrown nails, and plantar fasciitis.
