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Some of the faqs from the patients:

1. What does a Podiatrist do?
2. What are the different foot conditions podiatrists treat?
3. How can I take care of my feet and legs?
4. Is there any surgical treatment that exists for heel pain?
5. How can I get a Podiatrist appointment?
6. What conditions can Podiatrists treat?
7. Is it better to see a podiatrist or orthopedist?
8. Do I need a GP referral to see a podiatrist?
9. What is the difference between a podiatrist and a foot and ankle specialist?
10. Do podiatrists treat ankle problems?
11. How much does it cost to see a podiatrist?
12. Can I get rid of sprain, strain, or broken bone?
13. My heel pain is limiting your activities; Can I get rid of it?
14. How often diabetes should meet Podiatrists?
15. Can I get relieved from joint pain in feet or ankles?

What is the difference between podiatrists and orthopedists?

A podiatrist works and specializes more on disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. They will treat sprains, strains, and broken bones, ankle, and lower limb conditions, foot injuries, heel pain, foot pain, plantar dermatosis, nail conditions lie nail infections and ingrown nails, plantar fasciitis, chronic ulcers, nerve damage or neuropathy, flat feet, inflammation due to arthritis, loss of sensation in the foot, skin discoloration, numbness in the foot, etc.

Whereas orthopedists work more on musculoskeletal disorders that affect the entire body. They will treat disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, hand and wrist injuries, neck and back pain, chronic muscle pain, sports injuries, bursitis, fractures, etc