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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Because there are a lot nerves, muscles, bone in that area that can be affected by a myriad of things. Sure a GP could probably take care of a basic issue with your feet, like gout they can give you meds. If you have a complicated or ongoing issue, a specialist has a more nuanced knowledge will be better for you to receive proper treatment. There was a bit of issue that confused my GP and it’s smarter to know what you don’t know, and send me to a specialist to work together with them. There’s a ton of specialist out there for nearly everything.
Podiatrist take care of surgical things but also treatment for nerve damage, injuries, hammetoes, bunions, diabetic issues, infections, arthritis, neuroma, heel pain/spurs, etc. Foot issues can go bad really fast and it’s your foot so do you wait to walk? You’re better off seeing someone whose sole job and expertise is to make sure that doesn’t happen to you or save you if it does.
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