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About Dr George Tsatsos
Expertise
All questions related to surgery, orthopedics and medicine of the foot and ankle. Second Opinion specialist in Foot and Ankle including fractures All questions relating to foot and ankle problems in children Sports medicine of the foot and ankle Runner's and walking problems

Experience
PRIVATE PRACTICES: Ankle N Foot Center.com, 2220 W Belmont Ave., Chgo., IL 60618 since 1979 Ankle & Foot Center of Elmhurst, 401 N.York Rd., Elmhurst, IL, 60126, since 1989. Physicians Suites, Bethany Hospital, 3435 W. Van Buren, Chgo., Il, 60624, since1980. HOSPITAL & SURGICAL AFFILIATIONS: Bethany Hospital, 3435 W. Van Buren, Chgo., Il.- Podiatry staff since 1979 Glen Oaks Medical Center, 701 Winthrop, Glen Dale Hts, IL – Podiatry staff since 1997. Elmhurst Medsurge, 401 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, IL, 60126, since 1999 Resurrection Health Care Surgery Center, 3101 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL, since 1999 Chicago Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital, 4501 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, IL, since 2008

Organizations
Member of the National & Midwest Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery. Member of American College of Sports Medicine. Member of American Medical Athletic Association. Member of Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council.

Publications
Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Foot Problems Clinical Correspondence, June 2002. Vol 92- no. 6 Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Paper on Treatment of Delta-Phalanx of the Foot – submitted for publication to Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery & for Fellowship of ACPPS., September, 1998 Sports Medicine Consultant for the book-Triathlon 101 Essentials for Multisport Success by John Mora – 1999 ISBN 0-88011-811-3 Windy City Sports – October 1996 Marathon Issue “Keeping Your Feet Happy” American Running & Fitness Association, Clinic Advisor & Lifetime Member – Editorial Staff since 1990.

Education/Credentials
Fellow-American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedists, since 1991. Fellow-Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery, since 1980. Fellow- American Institute of Foot Medicine , since 1987. Fellow-American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics, since 1998. Certified in Laser Surgery- by Wenske Laser Center, Ravenswood Hospital, 1991. Certified in Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy – by Doctor’s Hospital, 1991. Certified Preceptorship Director-Scholl College of Podiatry 1993-2006 Board Certified in Foot & Ankle Surgery-A.B.M.S.P., since 1987. Recertified 8/08 till 3/31/2012 Board Certified in Podiatric Foot & Ankle Orthopedics-A.B.P.O.P.P.M., 1991. Recertified 10/2003 till 12/2013 Board Certified in Pain Management-A.A.P.M., since 1990.-retired Clinical Instructor – Department of Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University 10/2007 until present

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Podiatry - Ankle and top of foot

Expert: Dr George Tsatsos - 10/23/2009

Question
Today in gym I rolled my ankle (I believe to the outside). I've never had any previous ankle problems, much less even rolled it like this. Anytime I've rolled it before, it was fine a few minutes later. My gym teacher thought I just tweaked it since I was ok to walk on it a few minutes later- it mostly just felt tight. It actually felt more sore when I just stood than when I walked.
It's been a couple of hours now though, and when I walk not only the outside of my ankle hurts badly, but the outside top of my foot hurts and the inside hurts a little as well. Will this go away if I just ice it?

Answer
PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Protect-wear a stiff shoe or stiff sandal while walking and try not to protect the ankle and wrap it good so it doesn't move. Check out our website for a post-op/surgical shoe-at our online store- www.AnkleNFoot.com
Rest-walk less and take a break every few hours to elevate.
Ice-on and of as much as possible for 3 days almost constantly and then as necessary for pain.
Compress-Mild ace wrap the area-which will also protect. Do this a lot!
Elevate-if it throbs elevate sooner.
After the injury quiets down in a week or so-physical therapy will help if it nags.
Max dose of Alleve or Advil for 3 days, then decrease dosage over the next 3-4 days. Stop if it bothers you or if you have stomach problem.
If it doesn't respond dramatically within 3-4 DAYS with the above treatment-SEEK x-rays and a sports medicine podiatrist-they will be the best to diagnose a hidden injury. Do not go to an E.R.-they are not the experts in sports injuries-just at saving lives.
Make sure you see an orthopedist or podiatrist to give you the best options if it continues to hurt.
Hope this helps!
Good Luck My Friend!

Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
AnkleNFoot.com

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