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 Well I injured my right foot about 1 1/2 months ago playing basketball. Now almost 2 months later the mornings are the worse, I can barely walk from the pain in my ankle. Its not stiff or anything just intense constant pain around the front of my ankle and the sides when I apply pressure (or if I stretch it to the right there is a bit of stiffness and pain). After a bit of walking that pain goes away and is replaced by a new more intense pain on my heel right before the arch or my foot. I have replaced my shoes with good quality shoes and i now wear insoles all the time but its still painful. After I sit down for a while especially its quite painful standing again. I have had x rays and they show nothing out of the ordinary. I am really worried this will never go away as I have never had a sports injury like this before and severe joint problems run in my family.
Answer Sounds like plantar fasciitis-also known as plantar fasciosis. May have some additional tissues and ligaments that are irritated. When you stop activity the tissues try to repair themselves by trying to "glue themselves" in a position that limits movement. As soon as you put weight on the area you tear the healing tissues-which causes the initial pain. As you move around the body lubricates itself and the tissues begin to feel better. However the continued standing movemnent and standing re-injures the tissues after a few hours and the pain intensifies.
Whomever you went to for the x-rays perhaps had not enough training, and should have been able to give you some info regarding the mechanics of the pathology.For example high arch , low arch etc-which can contribute to the above symptoms.
So really no reflection on the radiologist or the doctor ordering the x-rays
Could also have a small hidden chip fracture-or just irritation of the subtalar joint(the joint just below the ankle)
Get a copy of your x-rays and go see a podiatrist that does sports medicine. Chances of this getting better on it's own have decrease right at about 3-4 weeks and now it is turning to a chronic condition.
Check out our website AnkleNFoot.com for additional info on plantar fasciitis.
If you want to try something before you see a podiatrist,you can try arch supports and a night splint from our store. Our products are medical grade and priced competitively.But if you don't get relief within a few days of trying the above then find a sports medicine podiatrist
We are located in Chicago and do second opinions.
Good Luck!
Hope this helps!
Dr George Tsatsos
Chicago Podiatrist 60618,60661
Elmhurst Podiatrist 60126
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New Chicago South Loop Location
AnkleNFoot.com
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