Foot and ankle doctors diagnose and treat disorders, diseases and injuries of the feet and lower legs. Many patients have medical conditions such as diabetes, poor circulation, as well as arthritis that can affect the foot.
Foot and ankle doctors are licensed to prescribe medication, order physical therapy, set fractures and perform surgery. They commonly treat:
• Corns
• Bunions
• Ingrown toenails
• Heel spurs
• Arch problems
• Injuries
• Deformities
• Infections
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