I decided to post this as I recently saw a very well known and respected Podiatrist for possible surgery for my hallux limitus. He literally never touched me, just told me what procedure he would do based on my radiographs. I think many Podiatrists should not only physically examine the anatomical region that brought the patient in but do a complete lower extremity assessment bilateral to ascertain if other tissues are being stressed from compensation.
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Lower Extremity Assessment