Are you familiar with the term Podiatric Surgeon, but unsure of what it entails? This month, we’re diving into the history of the profession in Australia, and shedding light on the role Podiatric Surgeons can play in treating foot and ankle conditions.
Podiatric Surgery has been a profession in Australia since 1976 and is now recognised as a specialty surgical profession by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Podiatric Surgeons make up less than 1% of registered Podiatrists practising in Australia. They're unique Podiatrists qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures using medical and surgical methods.
To become a Podiatric Surgeon, they must undergo extensive postgraduate training and education, dedicating themselves to many years of study, research, and practice to investigate and master medical and surgical therapeutics of the foot and ankle. So, essentially, they're Podiatrists who have levelled up.
Podiatric Surgeons can treat a wide range of conditions such as structural deformities, heel pain and nerve conditions, tendon and soft tissue problems, foot and ankle arthritis, skin and nail conditions, birth defects of the foot, and trauma injuries (fractures and dislocations). They will discuss the best treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical (not everyone needs foot surgery), with their patients to help them select a plan that balances their needs and expectations with delivering the best outcome.
Podiatric Surgeons have a long history of safe practice in Australia, operating in private hospitals and adhering to the same hospital protocols as other surgeons. So, when you trust your feet to a Podiatric Surgeon, you can be sure they're in good hands.
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