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'm writing this for my grandmother. She's in her 70's. All of a sudden the bottom of her feet turned bright pink and hurt. She hasn't done or taken anything new. Do you have any ideas of what it could be.
Thank you.
Answer If when you press the skin and the pink goes away and comes back then it might be a circulation problem. If the color stays the same-think Athlete's foot that should respond to an anti-fungal cream,or dermatitis-that should respond to an anti-itch cream .If the pain is a burning pain think diabetes. Sometimes the foot hurts because there is less padding on the foot as you get older and depending on the shoes and floor.That will respond to shoes with more padding.
Less likely-Could also be a form of arthritis-which should respond to anti-inflammatories.
Most important depending on the level of pain and the possible diagnoses-you probably should have it looked at.
Hope this helps
Good Luck!
Dr George Tsatsos
Chicago 60616, 60661 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago
AnkleNFoot.com
