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Podiatrist / Chiropodist
Outpatient Practice

Podiatrists in outpatient practice

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DE, CH
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82
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Overview

Podiatrists in outpatient practice work preventively and therapeutically on the foot and thereby differ from cosmetic foot care. They recognise, treat and relieve pathological changes such as skin and nail conditions, pressure points and deformities. Typical procedures are nail treatments, removal of calluses and corns, nail correction with braces, orthoses for pressure relief, nail prosthetics, and relieving and protective dressings. One focus is the treatment of the diabetic or neuropathic foot. Patients include people with diabetes mellitus, neurological disorders, circulatory disorders, rheumatism or limited mobility. Advice on shoes and orthopaedic aids is also part of the work.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Switzerland
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

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Evidence from: DE, CH

  • Carry out the initial assessment at first contact, in addition to treatment (evidence: question and answer catalogue of the professional association)
  • Visually inspect the foot before starting treatment
  • Carry out complex podiatric treatment as a small or large treatment, the podiatrists determine the therapy time themselves
  • Treat nails and calluses
  • Fit, make and readjust nail correction braces, preparing the nail each time
  • Make home visits in private households and care facilities, with a mobile motor and a transport container for used instruments

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Diabetologists
  • Dermatologists
  • Orthopaedists
  • Orthopaedic shoemakers
  • Physiotherapists

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes podiatrists from cosmetic foot care?

According to the association source, podiatrists work preventively and therapeutically on pathological changes of the foot, podiatry is described there as non-medical healing practice on the foot.

Which aids do podiatrists make or fit themselves?

The sources mention nail correction braces, orthoses for pressure relief and toe correction, nail prosthetics, and relieving and protective dressings.

Which patient groups do they work with most often?

With people with diabetes mellitus, neuropathic foot, neurological disorders, paraplegia, chronic conditions or limited mobility.

With whom do podiatrists coordinate professionally?

The source mentions frequent cooperation with diabetologists, orthopaedic shoemakers, dermatologists, orthopaedists and physiotherapists.

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