Foot and Ankle Surgery 207XX0004X
Foot and Ankle Surgery: This is a specialty of orthopedics and podiatry. It deals with the treating, diagnosing and preventing disorders of the foot and ankle. Foot and Ankle Surgeons are able to treat all disorders of the foot and ankle that are both surgical and non-surgical.
Taxonomy Code: 207XX0004X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopedic Surgery | Foot and Ankle Surgery
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Orthopedic Surgery: This specific branch of surgery is focused with specific conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. These surgeons use nonsurgical and surgical methods for treatment. These treatments are of sports injuries, musculoskeletal injury, degenerative diseases, tumors, infections and various congenital disorders.