When to consult the podiatrist.
Mechanical, infectious and neurovascular foot complications are common in rheumatic diseases, partly because disabled rheumatic patients are unable to do their own daily foot-care. Proper diagnosis and treatment needs the close cooperation of the rheumatologist, podiatrist, physiotherapist and occupational therapist; the podiatrist is an important member of this multidisciplinary team.
3rd Rheumatology Department, National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, 25-27 Frankel L. St., 1027 Budapest, Hungary. judit.korda@freemail.hu
Judit
J
Korda
Géza P
GP
Bálint
D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011032:Podiatry; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy