Foot Problems Diagnosis & Tests

Your podiatrist or other trained healthcare professional will evaluate your feet based on:

• your medical history, including your family history for foot problems, arthritis, diabetes, or other related conditions
• information about your foot problem, such as severity, when it began, how long it has lasted
• your lifestyle and physical activities
• a review of your medications
• a physical exam (blood circulation, skin condition, nerve function, bone structure)
• your ability to stand, walk and balance
• x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans if necessary
• Doppler test (to check blood flow)
• Tuning fork test to check for nerve sensitivity.