Scope Of Work Of An Austin Foot Doctor

By Carmella Watts


Human medicine is wide and complex. It involves the study, prevention and treatment of a range of complications affecting the human body. These complications are usually dealt with in different medical fields. Podiatry is the field that deals with health issues of the feet. Basically, it is considered to be a branch of medicine that devotes itself to the study and care of low body extremities, meaning those below the knees. An Austin foot doctor will therefore, diagnose and treat feet diseases and also administer the right medication.

A hoof medical doctor is also referred to technically as a podiatrist. A podiatrist is a medical qualified professional who practices podiatry. Podiatry in general consists of two major arms. These arms can either be surgical care or non surgical care. Some foot care specialists are trained and licensed to carry out both branches of podiatry while in other countries fully qualified podiatrists have to seek further specialization to be licensed for surgical care.

Upon completion of the required study program for podiatry medicine, foot care specialists have the option of specializing further in other fields within foot care. Some of the most common sub specializations include reconstructive hoof and ankle surgery to correct an accident or birth defect, sports podiatry which consists of hoof care for sports people, general podiatry, onco-podiatry and forensic podiatry which involves study of hoof prints and patterns at a crime scene.

Different illnesses and conditions of the feet require immediate treatment from a podiatrist. Among these conditions and diseases there are bunions, arches and corns, flat feet, rheumatism of the feet, calluses in the feet, diabetic feet and skin diseases affecting the feet. Broken bones and torn tendons are also among the range duties of a professional doctor.

In the current society, there is a higher need than ever to have competent hoof care doctors around. Lifestyle and environmental changes have led to the increased of complications such as feet skin cancer, diabetic feet and bunions.

Different regions and countries have different requirements for accreditation and certification of foot care doctors. In many countries, academic requirements for podiatrists consist of four years of undergraduate studying of podiatry, specialized hoof care studying for four other years and a further three to four years in residency training.

Upon completion of the residency, some doctors decide to specialize in other sub branches of hoof care. Podiatrists are represented by a variety of non-governmental bodies and organizations. Seeking memberships in these groups has a lot of benefits for the specialist.

The duties of an Austin foot doctor are as important as those of other doctors. Without proper care of the feet, the whole body will not function properly as required. This shows the importance of the health of our feet and its role in the general health of our bodies. So, whether it is a wound or bunion, you should consult a doctor immediately.




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