AboutDr. 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, My husband has had dorsal surgery a year ago and had cryo 4 weeks ago in the Mpls.,St. Paul area, no relief and Lyrica does not help anymore. I am considering a pain management clinic. Left foot, several doctors, no relief. What do you think of pain management doctors for this difficult to treat problem. Or do you recommend a second cryo? Thank you so much. Teresa
Answer Hi Teresa,
I believe pain management is appropriate for certain foot problems. However, I personally would not give up yet. A Podiatrist is still your best option. Pain medications are not the answer and Lyrica rarely works for this condition.
I would absolutely repeat cryosurgery for the neuroma several times using different approaches.
Did your Dr use a nerve stimulator to locate the nerve? Was the freeze done from the top of the foot or behind the toes on the bottom?
I have found that patients that have had a regular surgery will need several cryosurgeries for relief. Please send me more details about the cryo.
Sincerely,
Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com
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