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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 - big toe pain


Expert: Dr George Tsatsos - 10/8/2009

Question
I have had pain in my big toe on my right foot for about the last 3 weeks. The pain seems to be coming more from the joint that goes up the side of my foot. I haven't had any trauma however the pain seems to get worse as the days go by. My entire foot has now began to swell and 2 days ago I put pressure on my foot and my big toe popped. There is no discoloration. I am going to the doctor but not until Friday. Any thoughts on what I can do to relieve the pain until then? Thank you for your time.

Answer
Sounds like a form of a bunion known as Hallux Limitus. It means that you have some arthritis of the joint which limits the movement. When you try to walk, you push the limit and you jam the joint. See our website AnkleNFoot.com for more info on your possible condition.
PRICE
Protect-wear a stiff shoe or walk less
Rest-walk less
Ice-on and of for 72 hours
Compress
Elevate-if it throbs
Make sure you see a podiatrist that does both conservative and surgical care to give you the best options
Hope this helps
Good Luck!

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

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