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Trigger points for a GP referral to a podiatrist

  • Clinical diagnosis or history of foot/lower limb deformity

Trigger points for a podiatrist referral to a GP

  • Foot infection requiring antibiotics
  • Medication management
  • Referral to medical specialist

Potential treatment by a podiatrist

  • Wound dressings and topical medication
  • Off-loading and immobilisation (such as orthotics, splinting and casting)
  • Biomechanical and gait analysis
  • Footwear advice and prescription
  • Podiatric foot care due to lack of movement from arthritis and arthritis education
  • Monitoring and referral for exacerbations, such as infections and PVD
  • Imaging referrals (for x-ray or ultrasound)