If you are interested in pursuing podiatry as a career choice, you have chosen to help patients with conditions concerning their feet and ankles. This type of physician is proficient at diagnosing illnesses and can perform surgery and treat medical ailments concerning the feet. Many podiatrists prescribe insoles or custom-made orthotics, and this may aid in relieving a portion of the pain that may be present. They may also help to make walking more comfortable and may be used to alleviate pain that may originate from hammertoe, bunions, or heel spurs. Additionally, podiatrists will typically promote good foot hygiene, which may include proper trimming of the toenails, stressing the importance of washing and drying the feet thoroughly, and general techniques for wellness. If you are interested in choosing podiatry as a career, it is recommended to speak to a podiatrist who will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have.  

If you are experiencing pain in the feet or ankles, don’t join the stubborn majority refusing treatment. Feel free to contact Anthony Ricciardi Jr., DPM from Foot & Ankle Specialists of Nevada. Our Doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

What Is a Podiatrist?

Someone would seek the care of a podiatrist if they have suffered a foot injury or have common foot ailments such as heal spurs, bunions, arch problems, deformities, ingrown toenails, corns, foot and ankle problems, etc.

Podiatric Treatment

A podiatrist will treat the problematic areas of the feet, ankle or lower leg by prescribing the following:

• Physical therapy
• Drugs
• Orthotic inserts or soles
• Surgery on lower extremity fractures

A common podiatric procedure a podiatrist will use is a scanner or force plate which will allow the podiatrist to know the designs of orthotics. Patients are then told to follow a series of tasks to complete the treatment. The computer will scan the foot a see which areas show weight distribution and pressure points. The podiatrist will read the analysis and then determine which treatment plans are available.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Las Vegas, Nevada . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.