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What is the difference between a chiropodist and a podiatrist|?

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olivo · 09/01/2011 19:56

Sorry if this is screaming obvious or offensive to one or the other, but I've been wondering for a while!

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ilovemyhens · 09/01/2011 21:41

info here

There is no difference apparently. I think podiatrist sounds a bit more up to date and less 'granny's getting her corns done' sort of thing Grin

Lizzywishes · 09/01/2011 22:24

I thought chiropodists were toenails, verucas etc and podiatrists were bone alignment, arch supports and so on. No?

pippibluestocking · 09/01/2011 22:25

Podiatrist is just the modern name for a chiropodist

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olivo · 10/01/2011 09:21

Ah, thank you. i had thought podiatrists were more aesthetic - foot filing, massage etc , so good to know.

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