Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (Dec 2010)

'Foot' and 'surgeon': a tale of two definitions

  • Landorf Karl B,
  • Potter Mike J,
  • Borthwick Alan M,
  • Menz Hylton B,
  • Munteanu Shannon E

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-3-30
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
p. 30

Abstract

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Abstract Recent events in the USA and UK have raised questions about the appropriate definition and application of the terms 'foot' and 'surgeon'. In this editorial, we explore these issues and clarify our use of these terms in the journal.