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Chiropody (US English), or podiatry (British English), is the field of medicine devoted to the study & professional assistance of disorders of the foot and ankle (translated literally, chiropody refers to medicine of the "hand and foot", however a term there are no hanker has this meaning). For principles just about chiropody as a profession, watch podiatrist.

Anatomy and physiology

Foot Ankle Toe

Disorders of the skin

Athlete's foot Callus and Corns of the Skin Keratosis palmaris et plantaris

Disorders of the joints

Hallux valgus (bunion) Hallux varus

Disorders of the bones

Fracture Osteomyelitis

Disorders of the nerves

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Combined disorders

Cavus foot Club foot

Genetic disorders

Polydactyly

Specific manifestations of systemic disease

Diabetic foot Rheumatoid foot

Common complicating factors

High heels

de:Podologie

Podiatry Channel
Information and resources on foot and ankle conditions.

Podiatry Online
Resources on practice management, careers and patient care.

ePodiatry
A database of all aspects of medicine and surgery, including conferences, news and continuing education newsletter.

ThatFootSite.com
Podiatric resource based in the UK. Includes a forum, news and education section.

Footzine
A website and newsletter for Podiatry assistants. Covers information on business management, up coming events and networking.

Podiatry Update
Regular news, information, links and opinion.

Podiatry Network
Information for professionals and patients about podiatry and foot disorders.

Podiatry Zone
Information for employers and employees.

Podiatry Arena
Forum for discussion between foot health professionals. Includes a newsletter.

The Podiatry Forum
Discussion forum for podiatrists and students.


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