Podiatric medicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. It involves the assessment and management of conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, plantar warts, arch pain, heel spurs, and other foot and ankle problems that can affect a person's overall health and well-being. Podiatrists are medical professionals who specialize in this field of medicine and provide care for patients with these types of conditions.