Foot surgeons & Podiatrists

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Loriann,

I have seen both an ortho foot surgeon and podiatrist for my

bunions. I found the biggest difference in the fact that the surgeon

offered no alternatives other than surgery and the podiatrist discussed

surgery and other things I can do to minimize the pain. She made a

kind of home made orthotic to see if that would take the pressure off

the big toe joint which is quite arthritic. I was surprised that it

actually worked. I saw her today for a two week follow up and she will

order custom orthotics for me. My only problem now is insurance. Blue

Cross won't pay for " routine " foot care unless you are diabetic. Go

figure.

Both the ortho surgeon and podiatrist recommended the same shoe

stores and if I ever decide to have surgery I wouldn't know who I would

have do it, since they both recommended different procedures.

Hopefully that's a long way off. Right now I'll continue to see Dr.

, the podiatrist because she has helped me and she listens. I'll

fight with Blue Cross when I'm up to it.

Hope this answers your questions. Barbara