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 fell and hurt my great toe. It is very sore and swollen. I don't know if I broke a bone in it or not. What ointment, gel or salve is best for relieving the pain???
Answer Sorry my answer disappointed you. I also thought I answered reasonably quickly. I spend the weekend with my family and so I didn't get to the question until that Monday----but I realize you had an injury-sorry again.
Aspirin and Anacin will not work as well as max dose of Alleve or Advil.
The point was that there is no ointment,gel or salve that really works. There is stuff that aspirin or similar-but it won't work better than the max dose of oral. Anything out there is minimally effective-that's why it's not regulated by the FDA. Your doctor can prescribe numbing gel-only works for 4-5 hours and you need to keep reapplying
Just trying to save you money
Good Luck Again My Friend!
For now
PRICE
Protect-wear a stiff shoe or walk less
Rest-walk less
Ice-on and of for 72 hours
Compress-Mild ace wrap the area-which will also protect
Elevate-if it throbs
Max dose of Alleve or Advil for 3 days
Make sure you see a podiatrist that does both conservative and surgical care to give you the best options-and can do an x-ray and read the same time.
Hope this helps!
Good Luck!
Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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