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This bill expands the scope of podiatric medicine in Mississippi by revising the definition to include the treatment of disorders of the ankle and related structures, including the lower leg muscles and tendons that control foot and ankle function, and soft tissue up to the tibial tubercle. It clarifies that a licensed podiatrist can perform both conservative and surgical treatments for the foot and ankle, provided they have completed specific postgraduate training, such as a three-year residency approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) or other training deemed sufficient by the State Board of Medical Licensure. However, surgical treatments of the ankle are restricted to accredited hospitals licensed in the state, with privileges determined by the hospital's medical staff. The bill explicitly prohibits podiatrists from providing treatment at or above the knee.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2442.xml