: Why does Podiatry exist as a separate specialty? Are the feet really so different from the rest of the body?

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Somehow podiatry came up ( I have no background in medicine) and I was wondering why in the world are feet doctors a specialty compared to a general surgeon or someone that might fix a broken arm or hand issues?

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I’ve been to a podiatrist, who mostly listened to my complaints, watched how I walked and took some impressions. The custom made insoles I got helped me learn to walk differently and correct my posture, leading to a reduction of complaints in more than just my feet.

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