Unless you've actually experienced it, it is not common knowledge that podiatrists have a slightly different approach to foot x-rays than that of orthopaedists. The foot contains very complex anatomy and bears the full weight of the human body. It is incumbent on podiatrists and bone specialists alike to determine the viability and effective treatments to this area through adequate diagnostics. Here are a few insights on the different approaches of each practitioner as it relates to x-rays.