AboutDr 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
Question I have had a lot of pain in my right great toe, along the top and
have trouble flexing it. It has gotten worse and I had an xray
which indicated quite a large bone chip on the edge of the toe.
Would an operation to clean out the chip help in the flexibility
in my toe? I have a very difficult time wearing alot of shoes that hit along the top and side of my toe. Can anything be done to help short of an operation? I take Ibubropin and use bio freeze on it when needed.
Answer Sometimes orthotics/orthoses with the right shoes help. Sometimes strapping it with tape to limit movement can help
Sometimes an injection and physical therapy can give short to medium term relief.
Unfortunately if the toe needs to move a certain amount and the spur is blocking the movement then surgery may be the answer.
We do these kind of surgeries. The traditional recovery time for bone and joint surgery is around 12 weeks-depending on the doctor and the procedure.
Make sure that the correct surgery is done to not only remove the spur, but also address the issue that caused the spur. For example if the first metatarsal is elevated-then the spur will return unless you do an osteotomy bunionectomy (cutting of the bone). See our website for more information about bunions-AnkleNFootCenter.com
Our recovery time is around 4 weeks-since we are experienced at these type of procedures.
Seek an opinion from a podiatrist who does these surgeries but also is good at orthotics.
Good Luck!
We give second opinions.
Hope this helps!
Dr George Tsatsos
Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New Chicago South Loop Location
AnkleNFoot.com
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