doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-3-30.
'Foot' and 'surgeon': a tale of two definitions
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'Foot' and 'surgeon': a tale of two definitions
Hylton B Menz et al. J Foot Ankle Res..
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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.
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