I need to get follow up care for my broken ankle( its been 1 month). Should i get an appointment with a podiatrist or orthopedist? whats the difference?
2007-08-06 10:11:16 · 3 answers · asked by prgmvars 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
see an orthopedic doctor because they will treat problems above the foot, your ankle. A Podiatrist is licensed to treat only problems of the foot.
2007-08-06 10:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
podiatrists deal with feet and ankles oNLY. and an orthopedic surgeon deals with All the bones. Go to an orthopedic surgeon and then go to a podiatristy as well.
2007-08-06 19:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
podiatrist deals with with feet only, orthopedist deals with basically all joints and bones. you can make an appointment with whichever one.
2007-08-06 17:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by michelle198 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋