A Rose By Any Other Name??

[devadiva]

What is the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?

[daffy654]

None whatsoever.

[yogasun]

My chiropodist says that there isn't really any difference. Because of this he now calls himself a podiatrist/chiropodist.
I think he said podiatrist is an American term which seems to have been adopted.

[emmie]

Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.

[devadiva]

HAD A FEELING THAT WAS THE CASE - THANKS FOR CONFIRMING IT

[grasscarp]

I found the best explanation here
http://www.themedicalchambers.com/specialties-clinicians/feet-podiatry-chiropody/

[daffy654]

They both treat and advise on the exact same problems of the feet, the only difference is the name, Podiatrist being more modern (and American) than chiropodist

[boxtops]

Grasscarp's definition suggests that podiatrists concern themselves with foot and ankle mechanics more than chiropodists.