Number of countries reporting which professions are involved in providing the health services specialising in RMD-related F&A problems. Only professions that were present in ≥10 countries were included
| Professions | Foot problems | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| F&A pain | F&A deformity | F&A ulcers | |
| No. Countries (N=16) | No. Countries (N=16) | No. Countries (N=16) | |
| General Practitioner | 14 | 7 | 10 |
| Rheumatologist | 15 | 11 | 10 |
| Rehabilitation Medical Dr | 11 | 10 | 5 |
| Nurses | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Podiatrist | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Physiotherapist | 14 | 11 | 3 |
| Orthotist/prosthetist | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Orthopaedic surgeon | 12 | 14 | 7 |