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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Podiatrists essentially do the same training as an orthopedic surgeon, but do not do a full 4-5 year surgical residency. During this time they focus their training on pretty much everything below the knee.
Think of it this way, an orthopedic surgeon is trained to preserve and restore motion of the musculoskeletal system from your neck to your feet. A podiatrist can be the difference in your ability to walk without pain, keep your foot, etc.
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