Why is a venous refill test of interest to Podiatrists?
Podiatric Medicine is devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and sometimes, the knee, leg and hip. Podiatric physicians closely examine the lower extremity and are often most likely to notice signs and symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. . Also, podiatric physicians treat foot ulcers and need to be able to differentiate if the underlying cause is arterial or venous related.
