Podiatry is a medical specialty focused on treating the human foot and ankle. Podiatry dates back to the late 19th Century and has grown to include more than 15,000 podiatric physicians in the United States. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) complete four years of podiatric medical school followed by three years of residency training. They are surgeons and clinical doctors who treat a wide range of ailments affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures in the lower legs. Because podiatrists specialize in treating a body region, they are familiar with the entire spectrum of problems affecting the foot and ankle. This includes problems with bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, along with the skin and nails. They possess a unique understanding of the biomechanics influencing motion and function of the foot and ankle. If you suffer from a foot or ankle problem, look no further than a podiatric physician.
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Additional Resources:
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)
Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME)
