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Commentary: Reconciling Differences Between Podiatric and Orthopaedic Surgeons in the United Kingdom
This article is a commentary that outlines the historical tensions between podiatric and orthopaedic surgeons in the UK while acknowledging similar experiences in Australia and America. These tensions centre on overlapping scope, differing training pathways, and professional regulation. The recent 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Royal College of Podiatry and the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society represents a significant step towards collaboration, recognising shared goals and remaining points of divergence.
Though most directly relevant to podiatric surgeons, the article contributes to broader conversations about professional recognition, regulation, and collaborative care within allied health.
Key areas of agreement include joint research efforts, the development of a national surgical registry, and the potential for shared training—conditional on regulatory equivalence. The MoU also affirms podiatric surgeons’ independent role in surgical care, prescribing, and post-operative management.
While disagreements remain—particularly around title use and regulatory oversight—the commentary suggests the MoU reflects progress in bridging historical divides.
See the full commentary here.
Kannegieter, E., Nazir, K., Nancarrow, S.A. and Borthwick, A.M. (2025), Reconciling Differences Between Podiatric and Orthopaedic Surgeons in the United Kingdom: The Memorandum of Understanding and Its Implications for the Future of Podiatric Surgery. J Foot Ankle Res, 18: e70048. https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70048
Neoplasia of the Foot
Wed, 07 May 2025 at 8:00 pm (London)
In this webinar, podiatric surgeon, Mr Ian Reilly, will explore a range of benign and malignant conditions of the foot.
Benign neoplasia are regularly encountered by podiatrists, and understanding how to classify, diagnose and manage them is important. And whilst malignancies are much rarer, it is crucial for podiatrists to have an awareness of some of the life-threatening conditions that can affect the foot and lower leg.
Podiatric Surgery Insight Series
Wed, 14 May 2025 at 10:30 am (London)
This live and interactive webinar kickstarts a series of CPD content from an Australian Symposium. This webinar includes presentations from two Australian Podiatric Surgeons - Dean Samaras and Clayton Clews.
Dean will present on Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability, and Clayton will discuss Intractable Plantar Keratosis.
More in the series will be coming soon.
These webinars will be recorded, and available to members to view on-demand in their content library.
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