Massachusetts H2407 amends the definition of podiatry to clarify its scope and limitations.
Massachusetts H2407 amends the definition of podiatry to specify that it addresses the diagnosis and treatment of leg pathologies, with a focus on the foot and ankle. It limits osseous surgical treatment to areas of the leg at or distal to the tibial tubercle. The bill also includes podiatrists registered under section 16.2 within the definition of "physician" in certain sections of the General Laws.
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