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A member asked:
Can you tell me what an orthopedic surgeon does that is different from a podiatric surgeon?
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Lots: An orthopedic surgeon is trained to treat all the bones and joints of the body. A podiatrist is trained in treating the foot and ankle.
Answered 12/28/2013
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Does: As said, an orthopedist does all the bones and joints and a podiatrist does the foot and ankle.
Answered 4/26/2015
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Ankle and above: Orthopedic surgeons can treat any part of the body, while podiatrist only treat the foot and ankle.
Answered 3/30/2014
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