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A member asked:
I may have tendonitis and/or tenosynovitis in both feet. should i see an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist? i've seen both without any luck.
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Sports medicine doc: Well, sports medicine docs focus more on sports related injuries such as strain/sprains, tendinitis/tenosynovitis/bursitis etc...Some will do surgical management of sports injuries as well. Make sure you get a good eval and follow their recommendations because injuries to foot/ankle takes longer to heal because their huge-weight-bearing responsibilty every step you walk! good luck to you.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Tendonitis: Both podiatrists and orthopedics are capable of treating this issue. And, tendonitis or tenosynovitis are not necessarily, easy to treat. It may take a while to resolve the pain.....And, it could require surgery. Get an mri.....And work diligently with your physician... Remember, a doctor is like a coach...He can tell you to shoot free throws, to improve ....But, it is up to you to shoot them.
Answered 4/26/2015
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Individual strengths: A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (dpm) who is qualified by his or her education and training and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Practitioners may focus on many different specialty areas, including surgery, orthopedics, biomechanics, sports medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, primary care, and wound care.
Answered 3/30/2014
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