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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Foot pain | 1/30/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I work at an air port and I am required to wear their safety shoes. I've tried 2 different sizes ... A: The shoes may worsen your foot pain but are likely not the cause. I would have x-rays to see if you ... | ||
| High heels and Children | 1/28/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Have two girls aged 7 and nearly 9 who desperately wanted some high heel shoes so I bought them a ... A: I see no harm in 2 inch heels. There is a greater chance of getting injuries from gymnastics, ... | ||
| Foot pain | 1/26/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I have had foot pain for several years but in the last years the pain has become unbearable at ... A: You should be tested for small fiber neuropathy. This is done with a biopsy of several portions of ... | ||
| foot pain | 1/24/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: my 10 yr old son twisted his foot in pe, and the pain is in his right foot, underneath on the outer ... A: I would certainly see a podiatrist and have x-rays for your sons foot injury. There could be a ... | ||
| Foot and Ankle Pain | 1/24/2012 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: Dr. Tsatos, and thank you for volunteering for this forum. I have recently developed pain on the ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | ||
| tight heel chords | 1/23/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I am a 56 year old female. My heel chords in both feet are extremely tight. I am unable to get past ... A: For Achilles lengthening, I would find someone that does them fairly often for the best result. ... | ||
| tight heel chords | 1/22/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I am a 56 year old female. My heel chords in both feet are extremely tight. I am unable to get past ... A: Stretching and anti-inflammatories can only go so far for this condition. Without seeing you for an ... | ||
| My pinky toenail is...different. | 1/20/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I've attached an image, I'm just curious if there's something wrong, or if I should have it looked ... A: This may be healing tissue around the nail, however, it does have an unusual appearance. This may ... | ||
| duration of treatment | 1/17/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: After receiving "Cryomax Treatment", how long can I expect the relief from the pain of Mortons ... A: First we would need to make sure that you have a neuroma and not an inflamed joint. A Morton's ... | ||
| Bump of skin of foot | 1/13/2012 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Hey doc! I'm 17 and have had this lump on my foot for almost two years. Is this something I can ... A: This does not look like something that you can treat. It may be a cyst beneath the skin or scar ... | ||
| tight heel chords | 1/11/2012 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: The past few months, my gastroc muscles have been extremely tight. As a result, I have been ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | ||
| feverish foot | 1/5/2012 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: On new years eve my right foot started to feel overheated or feverish and began to sweat a little. ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | ||
| heel pain | 1/3/2012 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: 2 days ago i was outdoors and i felt this sharp pain on BOTH my feet at the arch.it was pulling ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | ||
| prolotherapy | 12/23/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: What is your opinion of the efficacy of prolotherapy for ptt? A: I personally use prolotherapy for my patients. I have found it to be an excellent treatment. It ... | ||
| Follow up question- preventing flat foot | 12/22/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: When I asked if PT to stretch the achillese tendon can prevent flat foot, you stated "If you are ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Laser Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | ||
| lump on the foot | 12/22/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I have this hard lump on the top outer right side of my right foot. I appeared suddenly. I have had ... A: This could be a ganglion cyst. They are fluid filled but feel solid due to the fluid pressure. ... | ||
| SIDE FOOT PAIN | 12/21/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: and thanks in advance!! I have been diagnosed with Plantar FTS. My right foot is just to the point ... A: If the ball of your foot is hurting, then there must be more going on with your foot. Plantar ... | ||
| toenail thickening or fungus | 12/20/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: Just to give a bit background--my dad already has toenail fungus--and has had it for 20+ years. I ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Laser Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | ||
| chilblains | 12/19/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: ) I am 21 years old and I have had (what I think are) chilblains on my little toe and the one next ... A: I would see a podiatrist. Chilblains will usually occur in all of the toes and you don't ... | ||
| tailor's bunions | 12/16/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Katz, I have never had previous foot problems but I have developed what I would call ... A: Most night splints are for regular bunions and they are unable to correct the deformity. The main ... | ||
| Toenail growth | 12/15/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I ripped of my toenail accidently - after going to a General Practitioner it was so badly damaged ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Natasha, As ... | ||
| prevent continued foot problem | 12/12/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I had a successful flat foot reconstruction surgery 16 months ago. I am having problems with my ... A: A gatroc recession is an option but it would be difficult for me to make that call just through this ... | ||
| burning / tingling feet | 12/10/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Dr. Katz, Am a 43yr. hold male in otherwise decent health. Was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis 2 ... A: Tarsal tunnel is a possibility and I would consider some physical therapy. The pain could still ... | ||
| Ankle pain | 12/9/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I experience ankle pain only when I lie in bed at night. No other time. I feel like I have to move ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & West Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Liz, ... | ||
| big toe pain | 12/8/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: my left big toe has tiny cracks on the bottom of the toe and is very painful,on the top of the same ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Emir, ... | ||
| Husband is disabled by undiagnosed foot pain | 12/8/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: My husband is a 34 yr old white male with undiagnosed foot pain. The pain is in both feet and ... A: It seems like you have exhausted many of the traditional tests and have ruled out common disease. ... | ||
| tarsal tunnel syndrome | 12/7/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I was told by my doctor that I have tarsal tunnel syndrome. He said to rest my foot and ankle for ... A: If you do have tarsal tunnel, an important part of resting the foot would be accomplished by using ... | ||
| flat foot prevention & orthotics | 12/7/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: "I had a successful flat foot reconstruction surgery 16 months ago. Unfortunately, now I am having ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Stacy, ... | ||
| prevent continued foot problem | 12/6/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I had a successful flat foot reconstruction surgery 16 months ago. I am having problems with my ... A: Yes PT can help. I would also consider better support with a device known as an ankle foot ... | ||
| Ankle pain | 12/5/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I experience ankle pain only when I lie in bed at night. No other time. I feel like I have to move ... A: People often are on their feet all day and straining their ankles and only when they rest does the ... | ||
| Neuroma | 12/2/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I am very confused right now and don't know what to do. It's been a year fighting with neuroma. ... A: When making the diagnosis of neuroma, there are many factors. The most important is the doctors ... | ||
| Foot pain | 12/1/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Approximately a month ago, I was going up some stairs, my right foot came down on the front edge of ... A: You should see a podiatrist for an x-ray of the foot. You may have a fracture or injury to the ... | ||
| Big Toe Fracture w/Serious Pain... Surgery or Not? | 11/30/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I fractured my left big toe during a scuffle and receive workman's comp. I have been treated by my ... A: (1) Are there any other treatments that may benefit me besides what I have mentioned? If the ... | ||
| ankle sprains | 11/28/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I have been a gymnast and runner most of my life and am now in my60s.Recently I started getting pain ... A: Yes. Compression of the nerves is common with joint swelling. In many cases the tendons also swell ... | ||
| ankle sprains | 11/27/2011 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I have been a gymnast and runner most of my life and am now in my60s.Recently I started getting pain ... A: The most likely cause of your arthritis is repetitive stress for years to your foot and ankle. ... | ||
| Toe spasms | 11/15/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I'm only 23 but since I was about 16 I started to get bad cramps in my feet. About 6 months after ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Sarah, For ... | ||
| swollen and sore ankle after impact | 11/6/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: i just recently accidently kicked a lump of steel with the inside edge of my ankle and now have ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | ||
| RE: Navicular Bone Fracture & PAIN | 10/26/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female that injured my left ankle in February of 2011 while I was skiing. I was ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Milica, For ... | ||
| Spot under big toe nail | 10/13/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I woke up about 4 mornings ago with some toenail pain in both my big toes. I didnt drop anything on ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Jessica, For ... | ||
| slanted 'deformed' pinky toe | 10/10/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: My right pinky toe slants inwards, and I cannot move it without physically moving it with my hand. I ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Emma ... | ||
Podiatry
Answers by Expert:
Dr. Marc Katz
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle. Pain Management of the Foot & Ankle using Advanced Cryosurgical techniques. Woundcare, diabetic ulcers and limb salvage. Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment. Specialized techniques for heel pain relief.
Experience
Podiatrist in private practice for 22 years in Tampa Florida
Education/Credentials
I am a board-certified (ABPS)Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and a certified Foot Cryosurgeon
Organizations
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Florida Podiatric Medical Association
American Professional Wound Care Association
Cryostar certified in Foot Cryosurgery
Education/Credentials
Graduated Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988
Residency training Arkansas Foot Clinics
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