What is the difference between a foot and ankle specialist and a podiatrist? Both specialize in podiatric care but there are some distinct differences that set them apart. A lot of the time podiatrists specialize in a specific area of the foot. Whether that be the forefoot, midfoot, or ankle they tend to be experts on one area of the foot while a foot and ankle specialist is trained in all areas. Video Source When faced with a foot injury, foot and ankle specialists don’t just look at the injury on its own. They take a systematic approach to analyze the mechanics of the rest of the leg including the…
