Podiatric medicine (a.k.a. podiatry) is a branch of medicine that focuses on studying, diagnosing, and treating (both medically and surgically) any disorders that involve your foot, ankle, or leg. A podiatrist Roswell GA is also able to treat injuries and complications that have resulted from ongoing health issues (e.g. diabetes).
The term podiatry originated in the early 20th century in the United States. Today it’s a term that’s commonly used throughout the English-speaking world. Sometimes you may hear doctors of podiatry referred to as a podiatric physician or doctor of podiatric medicine.
When you have an injury, condition, or symptoms that affect the health and well-being of your foot or ankle, you should schedule an appointment to see a podiatrist. However, when you have an injury, condition, or symptoms that affect any other part of your musculoskeletal system, you should make an appointment to see an orthopedic physician.