PODIATRY IQ

Public information polls show that today almost everyone knows what a Podiatrist IS. What many do not know is what a Podiatrist DOES. Listed below are simple True and False questions. Take this test for your own knowledge.

A PODIATRIST TREATS:

Corns and calluses

Ingrown nails, surgically

Foot infections

Athlete's foot and fungus of the toenails

Skin rashes of the feet

Ulcers on the feet and lower legs

Painful heel spurs

Poor circulation in the feet

Burning and stinging pain in the feet

Ankle sprains and foot injuries

Broken bones (fractures) of the feet

Diabetic foot problems

Children's foot problems

Arthritis of the feet

Deformities of the feet from arthritis

Deformities of the feet from birth

Painful feet with:

• arch supports __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• cortisone injections __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• medication by mouth __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• physical therapy __________ __________ ___________
  
  

Surgical correction of:

• bunions __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• hammertoes __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• bone spurs __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• foot tumors __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• warts and ingrowing toe nails __________ __________ ___________
  
  

A PODIATRIST:

• Takes X-rays __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• Is on staff at hospitals __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• May make or prescribe orthotics (arch supports) __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• Prescribes medication by mouth __________ __________ ___________
  
  
• Prescribes topical medication to apply to the foot __________ __________ ___________
  
  

All of the above are TRUE.