About Dr. Marc Katz Expertise All medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle.
Specializing in Pain Management of the Foot & Ankle using Advanced Cryosurgical techniques. Also woundcare and limb salvage.
Experience I am a Podiatrist in private practice for 17 years in Tampa Florida
Organizations
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons,
American Podiatric Medical Association,
Florida Podiatric Medical Association,
American Professional Wound Care Association,
Cryostar certified in Foot Cryosurgery
Publications
http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Heel-Pain-and-Treatment-Options&id=270285
http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Relief-for-Foot-Pain-Due-to-Diabetic-Neuropathy&id=438090
http://ezinearticles.com/?Permanent-Relief-for-Ingrown-Toenails&id=387593
http://ezinearticles.com/?Foot-Cryosurgery-for-Plantar-Fasciitis,-Heel-Pain,-Mortons-Neuroma-and-Neuropathy&id=261571
Education/Credentials
I am a board-certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and a certified Foot Cryosurgeon
Question Dr. Katz,
I am a 48 yr. old female. 2 1/2 years ago I injured my left foot by stubbing my first three toes resulting in pain, tingling, numbness in first three toes, top of foot, side, and radiating above the ankle. I had numerous x-rays, 4 different doctors, and finally confirmed with an MRI that I have a stress fracture of the second cuneiform. With a good shoe the pain was minimal, but without a shoe on the pain and symptoms continued. I had been treated with a cortisone injection, inserts, new athletic shoes. My current podiatrist had me use the walking boot, but became painful, so I have been on crutches for 9 weeks, non weight-bearing and using the EBI bone stimulator for 8 of those weeks. I have had a bone scan to confirm the diagnosis with also a bone bruise. The podiatrist said this would be my only option for treatment, and if it doesn't work, that it may never heal, and I would have to learn to live with the pain. I would like to know if there are any other treatment options should it come to that? I would be interested in any information you have with similar concerns.
Respectfully,
Beth
Answer Hi Beth,
I would consider physical therapy to promote healing. In some cases a cast may be appropriate. I would seek the opinion of another podiatrist.
Sincerely,
Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com
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