What is Podiatry?
Podiatry is a field of
medicine that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions
associated with the foot, ankle and lower extremities.
Who is a Podiatrist ?
Podiatrist is a highly
trained professional in the care of the foot and ankle. Podiatrists may use
methods such as biomechanical, surgical and other treatments. Podiatrists are
recognized as important members of the health care team in preventing and
managing lower limb amputations for those living with diabetes. Podiatrists
also treat foot injuries and infections gained through sport or other
activities. Podiatrists are sometimes referred to as foot doctors, foot and
ankle surgeons, or podiatric surgeons.
What is Podiatric Surgery ?
Podiatric surgery is
defined as the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle and
the related lower extremity structures.
In India the most common
cause of diabetic foot is the infected neuropathic foot. There are very few
diabetic foot screening programs and podiatric centers that are available in
India which demands a professional multidisciplinary team approach. Diabetic Foot Care in Podiatry is at a
very incipient stage in India and Diabetic Foot Ulcer complications are
increasing at a faster pace.
Many patients with
diabetic foot ulcers experience significant disability and may ultimately
require amputation during their life span. Diabetic Foot Wounds are one of the
major complications of diabetes that should be treated by a podiatrist and are
an excellent example of the type of complicated wound which can be treated
with Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
(HBOT).
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