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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Foot and Ankle Pain | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Dr. Tsatos, and thank you for volunteering for this forum. I have recently developed pain on the ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | |
| tight heel chords | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: The past few months, my gastroc muscles have been extremely tight. As a result, I have been ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | |
| feverish foot | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: On new years eve my right foot started to feel overheated or feverish and began to sweat a little. ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | |
| heel pain | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: 2 days ago i was outdoors and i felt this sharp pain on BOTH my feet at the arch.it was pulling ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | |
| Follow up question- preventing flat foot | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: When I asked if PT to stretch the achillese tendon can prevent flat foot, you stated "If you are ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Laser Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | |
| toenail thickening or fungus | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Just to give a bit background--my dad already has toenail fungus--and has had it for 20+ years. I ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Laser Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | |
| Toenail growth | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I ripped of my toenail accidently - after going to a General Practitioner it was so badly damaged ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Natasha, As ... | |
| Ankle pain | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I experience ankle pain only when I lie in bed at night. No other time. I feel like I have to move ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & West Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Liz, ... | |
| big toe pain | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: my left big toe has tiny cracks on the bottom of the toe and is very painful,on the top of the same ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Emir, ... | |
| flat foot prevention & orthotics | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: "I had a successful flat foot reconstruction surgery 16 months ago. Unfortunately, now I am having ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Stacy, ... | |
| Toe spasms | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm only 23 but since I was about 16 I started to get bad cramps in my feet. About 6 months after ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Sarah, For ... | |
| swollen and sore ankle after impact | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: i just recently accidently kicked a lump of steel with the inside edge of my ankle and now have ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| RE: Navicular Bone Fracture & PAIN | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female that injured my left ankle in February of 2011 while I was skiing. I was ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Milica, For ... | |
| Spot under big toe nail | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I woke up about 4 mornings ago with some toenail pain in both my big toes. I didnt drop anything on ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Jessica, For ... | |
| slanted 'deformed' pinky toe | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: My right pinky toe slants inwards, and I cannot move it without physically moving it with my hand. I ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Emma ... | |
| calluses | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I went to a spa salon for pedicure and then i mentioned that i have a dry skin on my feet heel cuz ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Jll ... | |
| big toe numb, bunion | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a bunion on my right big toe and have had it for several years. Last week, the tip and side ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Carrie, The ... | |
| Nerve damage? | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: In Feb 2010 I got hit by a car while walking. Nothing ended up being run over, but I'm guessing by ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| after care of nail removal | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I had a gel cyst and an infected finger nail, so the doctor cut the cyst out and removed my infected ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Cecil, Be ... | |
| Foot pain | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My husband has severe foot pain on the top of his left foot. It usually starts a night and lasts for ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Angel, ... | |
| Toe nail about to fall off | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a toe nail about to fall off from an injury. Do I keep it covered with a bandage in the ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Harold, ... | |
| Major feet problems | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: . i am experiencing major pains in my feet...the pain never goes away unless i am sleeping...pain ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Keith, I may ... | |
| Cracked heels | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Do you have any recommendations for helping to heal and then prevent cracked heels? I have had a ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear A, For your cracked (fissured) ... | |
| Heel pain during pregnancy | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm 31 weeks pregnant. 8 days ago I suddenly started to limp and when I checked, my left foot was ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist says....... Dear Menic, Sounds like like plantar ... | |
| ankle strain | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I am writing to you from Greece, where experts of podiatry do not exist. I am 26 years old and I ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Toenails | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm a white male, age 70. I have a problem with toenails, in that they're quite thick underneath, ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Toenail Laser Podiatrist says....... Dear Milton, This Chicago, ... | |
| Toenail Fungus | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Greetings Dr.George- Several years ago I snubbed my big toe. The nail turned black and wanted to ... A: ANSWER: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... ... | |
| Healing after temporary toenail removal | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I injured my big toe and had to have the nail removed. I have been following the care instructions ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Toenail Laser Podiatrist says....... Dear Malathi, For your ... | |
| orthotics | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I am now 8 months post op a successful extensive flat foot reconstruction. I had my 8 months post op ... A: ANSWER: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| Toenail Fungus Remedies? | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for some advice. Back in September, I was diagnosed with mild toenail fungus and given ... A: ANSWER: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| neuromas | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Regarding plantar neuroma incisions to remove a stump neuroma: Some places cast a person's foot (& ... A: ANSWER: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| flat foot surgey-shoes | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: Are shoes in the Finn Comfort finnamic line with the double rocker sole ok post flat foot ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... ... | |
| flat foot surgey-shoes | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Are shoes in the Finn Comfort finnamic line with the double rocker sole ok post flat foot ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Toenail Fungus | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I live in Chicago and I am interested in Laser Toenail Fungus removal. I have a few questions about ... A: The laser treatment for toenail fungus used at AnkleNFootCenters.com only takes about 10-15 minutes ... | |
| Crush injury to right foot. | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My husband had approx. 4000 lbs of steel fall off of the top of a fork lift on to his right foot on ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Stress Fracture or Soft Tissue Damage? | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Good Afternoon! Back in June of 2009 I had a 1200 pound horse step on my foot (I was unfortunately ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Sharp, stabbing pain in foot | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: It started in early January with a sudden soreness in the bottom of my left foot, about an inch ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| achilies rupture | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Dr What are the casue that rupture achilies tendon? Can simple jogging and movements cause this? It ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| flat foot surgery update | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I just want to post an update. I am now 6 months extensive flat foot reconstruction surgery. I am ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Severe Foot Pain | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Help. I have been having severe foot pain following an accident 1.5 yrs ago. I have seen several ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| flat foot surgery recovery | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am about 25 weeks post op ptt and spring ligament repair, tendon transfer, calcaneal and cotton ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| missing toenails at birth | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: My grandson was born missing the 3 middle toenails on his left foot. The toe next to the big toy is ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| removable casts for feet | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Can a removable cast be used if someone is undergoing surgery from under the foot for a Morton's ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| missing toenails | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I had asked a question prior in regards to my missing toenails.I had to have my two big toenails ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Jennifer ... | |
| Reccuring ankle problems. | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: When I was 17, I tripped over and quite badly hurt my ankle. I thought I had just twisted the muscle ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Lisfranc Surgery | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I suffered a Lisfranc fracture/dislocation in a rugby tackle in May 2010. it was misdiagnosed as a ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Heel Pain & Ankle Clicking / Orthotics | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a runner and have had a long history of my ankles clicking with each step I take, running or ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| 2nd metatarsal bone infection | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm a diabetic, also had french polio 22 years ago, and developed blister on bottom of left foot. ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Physical Therapy? | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I am about 20 weeks post ptt and spring ligament repair, tendon tansfer, cotton and calcaneal ... A: Answer: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| Physical Therapy? | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I am about 20 weeks post ptt and spring ligament repair, tendon tansfer, cotton and calcaneal ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Foot injury with loss of big toe | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: On 12-4-10, I accidently shot my right foot just under the big toe. It severed the bone to the big ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Small bump underneath big toe | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dr. George, I awoke to a sharp pain underneath my big toe and after I had checked, a small bump ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst O Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Robert ... | |
| big toes numb/sore balls of feet | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 years old and just started working (about 3 months ago) full time as a physical therapist ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| metatarsaglia,h/o met stress fractures | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: well im in the military and i was wondering could you exolain the medical term metatarsaglia h/o ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| alcohol injection on normal nerve | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have neuroma between second and third toe. However, my doctor gave me two alcohol injections ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| alcohol injection on normal nerve | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have neuroma between second and third toe. However, my doctor gave me two alcohol injections ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| Broken 5th metatarsal - what now? | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a 52 year old woman who broke her 5th metatarsal 10 days ago. It is a displaced fracture, but ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| glass in foot | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I WENT TO URGENT CARE TO GET A PIECE OF GLASS REMOVED FROM MY FOOT. THEY DID XRAYS BUT DID NOT SEE ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Deborah, Sometimes the glass is not the ... | |
| glass in foot | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I WENT TO URGENT CARE TO GET A PIECE OF GLASS REMOVED FROM MY FOOT. THEY DID XRAYS BUT DID NOT SEE ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Deborah, The podiatrist should be able to ... | |
| Prolo therapy for capsulitis of 2nd MTP | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: What results have you had using Prolotherapy for Capsulitis? And if it is still used, how many ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Max, I use prolotherapy and like it. That ... | |
| Recent Surgery; Fusion 4th and 5th Metatarsal with Bone Graf | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I just had (four weeks out) a fusion of the 4th and 5th metatarsal with a bone graf from my kneee. ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Joy, Excellent question! In a most perfect ... | |
| sprained ankle | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I sprained my ankle in January skateboarding. Because of this, I was in a cast for a month, then a ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Joey, The ... | |
| sprained ankle | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I sprained my ankle in January skateboarding. Because of this, I was in a cast for a month, then a ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Joey, ... | |
| Toe numbness, pain, and swelling | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a L4/L5 spinal fusion 3 years ago and have not had any leg or feet problems since. Well, ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Orthopedic Podiatrist says....... Dear Mary, You may have ... | |
| should i get another surgery? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: you posted on your profile that you're a second-opinion specialist in foot and ankle problems, so ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Sports Med Podiatrist says....... Dear Rachelle As general ... | |
| burning ankles | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: for quite some months now i have been suffering with a burning sensation at the back of my ankles,it ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Sounds like ... | |
| Surgery | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: In 2005 I was diagnosed with stage III avascular necrosis of my right talus. Since then, I've had ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... The AVN of your ... | |
| MRI | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Could you help me interpret this MRI? MRI of the left ankle demonstrates flatfoot deformity with ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Sports Medicine Doc of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| sharp heel/ankle pain | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Every evening as I sit down to relax for the night, I get very sharp pains in my foot. They tend to ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Doc of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Please do ... | |
| MRI | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: Could you help me interpret this MRI? MRI of the left ankle demonstrates flatfoot deformity with ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... You have a ... | |
| foot pain | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Ive had foot pain for approx 3 years. It is undermy ankle bone...while it is mainly on the inside of ... A: I am sorry for the delay-but I was away at a conference and just returnedthis morning! That said.... ... | |
| fat pad atrophy | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have fat pad atrophy and have gotten my second injection of Sculptra. It has been successful, ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Sports Medicine Doc of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| To shower. . .or not to shower. | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Hey Doctor Tsatsos. My name is Joshua. I'm from South Africa and I'm 15 years old. About 2 weeks ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Sports Medicine Doc of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| toe pain | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I study karate, and kicked a target wrongly on Monday, striking the right great toe. It immediately ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Sports Medicine Doc of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| toe pain | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: For several months I have been experiencing a severe burning pain in my right big toe. It comes on ... A: It sounds like you may be putting more pressure on the nerve in that area of your toe. Similar to ... | |
| Ball of foot pain | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: In March of this year, I began having severe pain in the ball of my foot. I am a beginning figure ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Orthopedist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... ... | |
| Tingling/Numbness in Foot | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Good morning. I recently took a long drive whereby my right foot was on the gas pedal for an ... A: You are right! It is an injury to a nerve in your lower back or leg-called a neuropathy or neuritis. ... | |
| flat foot surgery | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I had a modified kinder 11 months ago. Both the doctor and pt agreed that the tendon strength and ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Orthopedist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| flat foot surgery | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I had a modified kinder 11 months ago. Both the doctor and pt agreed that the tendon strength and ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Orthopedist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| burning/tender/swollen ankle | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago every morning my ankle would pop every step I took. It didn't hurt at all. It no ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Orthopedist & Surgeon of AnklenfootCenters.com ... | |
| Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old athlete who has been suffering from an extreme case of plantar fasciitis for over ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatric Orthopedist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | |
| MAJOR pain after toenail removal,4wks ago | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Big Toenail Permanently removed 4 weeks ago. No infection present,but my toe swells and looks ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Debra, ... | |
| son's ankle pain | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: My 18 year old son has pretty severe ankle pain after standing for extended periods of time. Like ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Deborah, ... | |
| Toenail pain | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: On my big toenail I have been experiancing pain. It doesn't look any different. It basically feels ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Alexa, The ... | |
| Foot numbness (sural nerve) | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: About a week ago, I woke up at night with nearly complete numbness on the outside of my right foot, ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Rich, When ... | |
| Lumps in a straight line going down under my second toe | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I've found 4 small lumps in a straight line going down the ball of my foot, directly in line with ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Claudia, ... | |
| Gastrocenmus Slide | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: this was due to an accident i had in work 2 tonnes of steel landed on my foot i had crush injuries ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Mr Evans, ... | |
| fracture | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: my son is 15 months old,2 days before he fell on the floor and got fracture his right leg. i went to ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Adbulah, ... | |
| Pain on the tip of my middle toe | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have this throbing pain on the tip of my middle toe. It really hurts bad but when i squezze it the ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Kevin, The ... | |
| modified kinder | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Based upon your experience, about how long would you expect it to take for someone to be pain free ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Amy, It ... | |
| Clicking ankle | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My son, who is now 16, has a clicking sound from his right ankle when he walks. This started a few ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Ann, There ... | |
| foot discloroation | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: What would be the reason for the ankles and tops of feet turning into brown, large patches? No pain ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Jan, ... | |
| Ankle Bruising | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: The other day at track a friend of mine noticed bruising on my ankles. They are on each ankle, in ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Meghan, ... | |
| Outward foot pain | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I just notice inthe last 2 weeks that when i turn my left foot inward i get this sharp pain that ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear John, ... | |
| Removal of hardware-Calcaneal Fracture | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago, my husband fell off of a ladder and shattered his calcaneous - heel. He had a ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Elizabeth, ... | |
| plantar wart | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have had a wart on the ball of my foot for nearly seven years. In that time period I had it frozen ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Erin, Go ... | |
| Chronic metatarsal bursitis | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have had bursitis in my left foot between the third and fourth metatarsal bones for a few months ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenter.com says....... Dear Leif, Go ... | |
| Chronic metatarsal bursitis | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have had bursitis in my left foot between the third and fourth metatarsal bones for a few months ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Leif, I understand your ... | |
| Chronic metatarsal bursitis | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have had bursitis in my left foot between the third and fourth metatarsal bones for a few months ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear Leif, Have ... | |
| Ankle Pain | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: About 23 years ago I was mowing my lawn and the handle of the mower snapped off and threw me across ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kaye, The reason I made it public ... | |
| fx of cuboid bone | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: 5 weeks ago my dog and i collided and the ortho put me in a boot since my x-rays came back negative ... A: This Chicago,South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Melissa, Sorry for the delay-but I ... | |
| foot | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: MY LEFT FOOT UNDER THE BOTTOM IS SORE AND STIFF GIVES ME PROBLEM IN THE EARLY MORINNG ITS ON THE ... A: This Chicago,South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Shana, Sounds like some irritation ... | |
| Bleeding of toenails on cutting. | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: My partner told me that his ex-wife's toenails used to actually bleed when she cut them. I assured ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Lee, What happens is that a very ... | |
| orthotics for kids | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My 10yr old needs orthotics. I was told they will last about 2 years. Is that true? I wonder if ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Corinne, Usually the materials in the shell of ... | |
| Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: . I have foot pain which is exactly above the arch..foot is fallen inward. podiatrist says it is ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Monu, Unfortunately there is no "quick ... | |
| bump growing after crushing finger | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Yes, this is about a finger! About Sept 08, I was assisting a crane lift, and some shackle slid ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Hi Michael, You injured the bone and as it repairs ... | |
| ankle pain | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: i was sitting indian style, i rolled up to my knees and i felt something pop! it felt like i ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Hi Michael, You probably irritated a tendon,or less ... | |
| ankle-Adults | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: my mom is 53. she is having pain from last 5 days in her knee.what to do? A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Nitin, You may have arthritis of the knee Try ... | |
| Pain in top of foot. | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: One year ago (April 2009), I had my foot kicked really hard playing indoor soccer. Since then, the ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Pamela, Please make sure you saw a Board ... | |
| Impetigo Aftercare | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Recently, I had a fairly serious case of cellulitis/impetigo on my right foot, due to circulatory ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Trey, Continue to apply a good skin cream that ... | |
| Fifth Metatarsal Fracture-Right Foot | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I twisted/sprained what I thought was my ankle on 4/4/10 in my "second floor" apartment. I was ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Marie, Depending on the location of the ... | |
| Collapsed arches with severe pronating ankles | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: My 13-year old nephew has right hemiplegic cerebral palsy with bilateral flexible pes planus. He ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Lee, I agree an orthotic will not work,but a ... | |
| foot and ankle | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently sprained my right ankle at work, it now been 3 months And it does appear to be getting ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Sheree, You may have torn an ankle ligament ... | |
| Painful Foot | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I went fo a run two days ago and rolled my ankle whilst running, I didnt notice much pain so carried ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Harry You probably have irritated the joint ... | |
| Problems Years after ORIF | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I had ORIF surgery done on my ankle about 5 years ago. Recently I woke up with tingling pain and ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kelly, Go in and have an x-ray taken and see ... | |
| EXCESSIVE PRONATION | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a question....my son is 14 and he has worn orthodics since he was six..he has severe ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Stef, The best reasons to do foot surgery for ... | |
| Modified Kidner Procedure | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: In January 2009 I had a modified kidner procedure and planter fascia release on my left foot. I have ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Tammy, It can take up several months before ... | |
| I dont know what I did to my foot. | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My name is Kevin and I am not sure how to deal with my foot. I am a high school track runner and I ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kevin If your injury does not respond to PRICE ... | |
| follow up question 8 months post op still problems | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: For clarification, the physical therapist said that the talonavicular joint on the surgical foot is ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says Dear Amy, Osteotomy healing success rates are high-due to ... | |
| random toe sprain/stubbing | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: sometimes when I put too much static pressure on my left big toe (standing on it while leaning ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Peter, Sorry-Not seeing you in person Similar ... | |
| follow up question 8 months post op still problems | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: For clarification, the physical therapist said that the talonavicular joint on the surgical foot is ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Amy, I agree you should wear the foot/ankle ... | |
| second toe pain | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Ok, I have been to a specialist foot doctor. They can not find the reason why I have this throbbing ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Lana, Were x-rays taken? You may have some kind ... | |
| random toe sprain/stubbing | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: sometimes when I put too much static pressure on my left big toe (standing on it while leaning ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Peter, Sounds like you may have some hallux ... | |
| Ankle pain | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I am an athlete that plays soccer. Since the middle of December 2009, I had pain in my left ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Xavier, You probably have an injury of the heel ... | |
| 8 months post op and still have problems | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 8 months post op removal of hyprocure that backed out and modified kinder. My tendon strength ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Sarah, I agree that 8 months is a long time. I ... | |
| Numbness in outside of left toes | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what would cause the sudden onset of numbness only in the three outside toes of my ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear John, Probably a compression of the nerve that ... | |
| Pigeon toed 6 years old child | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Tsatsos, My 6 years old daughter has just been seen for her annual and the GP agreed with me that ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Anna, The training difference in the foot & ... | |
| Cysts on every toe | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My wife has had foot problems for years. The balls of her foot on bottom behind big toes are always ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kevin, She may not need an MRI for her foot ... | |
| Slide Back Surgery for 2nd Metatarsal | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: This has been recommended for me by a podiatrist. What is done during the surgery? How invasive is ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kevin The procedure is appropriate for a long ... | |
| navicular stress fx | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I was dx with a navicular stress fx/ which runs into the talonavicular joint in October 09. I have ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Lisa, I would continue with the bone stim and ... | |
| navicular stress fx | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I was dx with a navicular stress fx/ which runs into the talonavicular joint in October 09. I have ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Lisa I suggest you try to increase your calcium ... | |
| Sore feet 13 months after giving birth | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I sent you a question back in July 2009 concerning sore feet after pregnancy. About 6 weeks after my ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Debra, Sometimes there is a break in period of ... | |
| Foot pad swelling | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: my fiance is experiencing the upper padding of his foot swelling and becoming numb. He is also ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Michelle, Consider the Emergency Room-Sudden ... | |
| Recurring Foot Pain | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I sprained my left ankle (ankle rolled outward over the pine cone...) about 3 months ago and after ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Daniel, This means nothing if your ankle keeps ... | |
| platelet rich plasma therapy | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Tsatsos, My podiatrist has recommended platelet rich plasma therapy for my lateral ankle pain ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Pia, Without disagreeing with your doctor-I do ... | |
| Swelling and discomfort on top of foot | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Six weeks ago I fell and the only discomfort I had from the fall was that the three smallest toes on ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Lyn, You may have re-injured the area around ... | |
| foot pain | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I had metatarsal surgery a year ago for a recurring callus on ball of foot.Still having a lot of ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Debra, Unfortunately these are tough foot ... | |
| bump on foot | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i just noticed a bump on my foot that was not there 2 days ago. It is by my right big toe. it doesnt ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Desirae, Sorry for the delay-I was away with ... | |
| platelet rich plasma therapy | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Tsatsos, My podiatrist has recommended platelet rich plasma therapy for my lateral ankle pain ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Pia, Some recent studies showed no benefit ... | |
| Foot nerve damage | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Can a person who often stands in a bath tub with water that is too hot to bath in, but stands there ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Ed, Usually these kinds of foot problems are ... | |
| mortons neuroma surgery | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I had mortons neuroma surgery 9 weeks ago. It was removed through the top of my foot, between my ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kelly, Sometimes there is increased pain in ... | |
| Morton's neuroma excision | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have had a Morton's neuroma in my left foot for about 6 months. I got two injections which helped, ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kellie, I cannot answer the question-because ... | |
| heel/foot/ankle pain | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I woke up the other day unable to put any weight on my right foot. It feels as if my heel and the ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Robert, You probably have irritated the ... | |
| Cryo and Morton's | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Morton's removal surgery has mixed reviews and a lengthy recovery time. How does cryosurgery rate ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Roger, We like to do the neuroma procedure ... | |
| hip dislocation? | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I was practicing and bent down and it felt like the ball of the hip joint came out of ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Stefani, Although we are surgeons & ... | |
| sore left foot under ankle bone | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I am 37 years old,I've never had any problems with my feet. I work at factory where we stand 8 to 10 ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Tanya, You probably have irritated the joint ... | |
| Vibrations in right foot | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: For the past five years, I've had a repetitive vibration or tingling in my right foot. The sensation ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Allan, Go see a Board Certified Podiatrist in ... | |
| Possible callus on arches in my feet | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have deep arches. Lately I've noticed identical red spots about the size of a quarter developing ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Elizabeth, If it looks like a callus it likely ... | |
| overpronation/flat feet and slippers | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My husband has bilateral overpronation with literally no arch. As a result, his feet also seem ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Helen This is probably not the answer you would ... | |
| running & foot spasms | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to get back into running after a long break. I am prone to plantar fasciitis so ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... You may be aggravating the plantar fasciitis. You ... | |
| lump on the side of the foot | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: my 9 yr. old daughter is complaining with a lump on the side of the middle of her right foot. It ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Martha, Go see a Board Certified Podiatrist ... | |
| Sharp pains on top of right foot | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been getting these sharp,stabbing pains on the top, right side, of my right foot.I don't know ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Michael, If your diabetes is not under ... | |
| foot pain, Achilles pain | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been experiencing severe pains on the upper sides below my "ankle knot" bone and above my ... A: It states clearly on my profile that I only answer public questions So I may answer this question I ... | |
| foot laceration and severe leg pain | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: i cut my foot on something sharp and metal and it left a decent size cut and bled a lot. Over the ... A: ANSWER: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Amy, Sorry to change this to ... | |
| stump neuroma after 15 years?? | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I had neuroma surgery (dorsal approach) 15 years ago on L. foot. Yes, there is numbness and some ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Marylin, The foot pain you are feeling sounds ... | |
| toenail fungus laser treatment | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Tsatsos, Do you do laser treatment for toenail fungus, or could you refer us to someone in the ... A: ANSWER: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Ms D, Yes we do Laser treatment of ... | |
| Foot sprain | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I think I sprained my foot about 10 days ago. I was slipping off my right shoe (which is a clog for ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear C, Skip the pain patch-they don't work. If the ... | |
| Screw & Plate removal from a Calcaneal Fracture | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I broke my calcaneus in March of 2003. I had surgery with internal fixation using a plate and 9 ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Elizabeth, I don't think that removing the ... | |
| Foot pain | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I am having foot pain from past 6-7 months. It started 5 months after delivery/c-section. pain is ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Lina If you are breast feeding-skip the ... | |
| progressive foot pain | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Gday there sir. I have been having foot problems. Durring my training my boots were not fitting ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Wayne, The photos show hammertoes with a ... | |
| Foot Pain | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Over the last two years, I have developed toe and foot pain in my right outer three toes. After ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Jim, The foot pain you are feeling sounds like ... | |
| foot swelling and numbness in toes | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: for over a month now i have been experiencing swelling and numbness in three of my toes (the middle ... A: This Chicago and Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Kelli, The foot pain you are feeling sounds ... | |
| FNSF Orif Surgery | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Long story short, i had a femoral neck stress fracture that was NOT diagnosed by MRI or bone scan ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Leslie, These symptoms you describe are quite ... | |
| Foot pain | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I am having foot pain from past 6-7 months. It started 5 months after delivery/c-section. pain is ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says....... Dear Lina, During pregnancy your body releases the ... | |
| lump on outside of foot | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a hard lump on the outside of my foot about half way between my toe and heal. Sometimes it ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Cathy Please go see a Podiatrist Board ... | |
| protruding bone | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have developed a protruding bone on the top of both my feet. It's not on the side or at the base ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... Dear Lori, The protruding bone sounds like a spur of ... | |
| outer ankle pain | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a 55 yr. old male with an excessively active amateur athletic background. Over the past ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... Dear Steve There are many ligaments and a few tendons ... | |
| Nerve damage in feet | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had nerve damage in my feet for 10 years or more. I am usually ok and can tolorate the pain, ... A: This Chicago and Elmhurst podiatrist says.... Sorry to say Mary-but it sounds like the nerve damage ... | |
| Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have severe pain in the heel area. Xray shows a small spur. Does this sever pain is due to this ... A: This Chicago and Elmhurst podiatrist says.... No surgery yet for plantar fasciitis. Wait for 6 ... | |
| Ankle Pain, Arch Pain | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am 48 male Indian 85 kg 5f 11inch without any addiction or any kind of disease except mild ... A: This Chicago and Elmhurst podiatrist says.... Sounds like you may be loosing your arch. That should ... | |
| permanent toenail removal | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: hey, my great toenail on the right foot got infected back in January 2009.Doctor removed only part ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... A small part of the toenail can be permanently ... | |
| Pain in Midfoot | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Last year I sustained an injury to my right foot (the midfoot region). I was sent for x-rays after ... A: This Elmhurst & Chicago Podiatrist says..... Dear Stacy, If the foot is still hurting-get a hold ... | |
| ankle sprain not healing | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: In June of 2009, I sprained my ankle pretty badly. It's now January and I am still in pain. I have ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says........ The MRI was probably done at the ankle and not the foot-or the ... | |
| racewalker-top of foot pain | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner racewalker who has been walking about walks about 15 miles a week UNTIL the top of ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says..... The Prescription dose of Advil is 600-800mg three times a ... | |
| pain on ball of foot, neuroma | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have had foot pain for 4 years. Started with fx sesmoid that became necrotic and had to be ... A: This Elmhurst & Chicago Podiatrist says..... Dear Donna, Two weeks is still early.Feelings that ... | |
| calcaneal osteotomy, failed Kidner | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I had a modified ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says.... The fact that you wake up pain free and takes half a ... | |
| calcaneal osteotomy, failed Kidner | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I had a modified ... A: These Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrists say....... I'm truly sorry to hear about the failed Modified ... | |
| Ankle and Heel Pain, Calf pain, Leg Varicosities | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My situation is this. I have been to no fewer than 4 doctors in the past 3 months with no answers. I ... A: These Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrists say...... http://www.allexperts.com/expertx.cgi You may ... | |
| racewalker-top of foot pain | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner racewalker who has been walking about walks about 15 miles a week UNTIL the top of ... A: These Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrists say.......... Hello Mary & thanks for your question!!!!!! It ... | |
| Plantar Fascia release, Plantar fasciitis, foot pain | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Tsatsos, I suffer from chronic planter fasiciitis in both feet. I have tried all the conventional ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst says..... The only logical reason for foot pain would be if you are ... | |
| Heel pain, mis-diagnosis, and possible treatment | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old male serving in the U.S. Army. I initially had heel pain approximately one year ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says........ First of all--THANK-YOU FOR DEFENDING OUR ... | |
| The function of the pinky toe | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: This may be a very odd request, but I need an expert's answer on the function of the smallest (or ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... Believe it or not in the old days in the National ... | |
| foot pain,metarsalgia | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have pain on the top of my foot, however it only it only hurts when i do certain things such as ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says.... Sounds like metatarsalgia. Kind of like making a fist ... | |
| stabbing pain near ball of foot | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been having stabbing pain near the ball of my foot, behind the big toe on my right foot, just ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... Sounds like an irritation of the big toe joint.. ... | |
| Achilles Tendon | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have recently started having pain in what appears to be my Achilles tendon. I am not sure how I ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... PRICE Protect-perhaps an ace wrap around the tendon ... | |
| Shin Splints, Orthotics, Arch Supports | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I run generally 1.5 miles twice a week, jump rope for 12 minutes per day, and I participate in Muay ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... The problem is you are over training. Your calves are ... | |
| Mass under ball of foot | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Nov 1, 2009 I broke my 5th Matatarsal at the joint (hit by the puck during a hockey game). I kept ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... You are having movement of the foot fracture site. ... | |
| ankle pain & pop. Sharp foot & ankle pain | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 45 y.o. woman with a desk job where I sit all day. My only real physical activity is showing ... A: This Chicago/Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... Sounds like tendinitis.Your foot & ankle pain will not ... | |
| Big Toe Pain | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: the burning pain is so intense that I can not keep whatever I am wearing on my feet at the time ... A: This Chicago/Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... You may be correct. The symptoms you describe appear to ... | |
| Stabbing heel pain and little padding. | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Over a couple years now I had noticed that every rare now and again I would jump or lunge off my ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... Sounds like plantar fasciitis. See our website AnkleNfoot.com ... | |
| Arthritis in foot? | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I was told years ago that I had arthritis in the bone of my left big toe. I have lost a lot of my ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says... If you are going to try an injection have your doctor use a ... | |
| middle toe pain | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been having trouble with my knee, but my 2nd toe underside has been extremly painful...what ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says..... The fact that your knee is bothering you may mean that you are ... | |
| Toe Pain | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: For the last week when I take off my shoes %26 try to walk barefoot. My toe next to the big ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... It indeed may be related to the ankle fracture. I will bet that you ... | |
| Toe Pain | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: For the last week when I take off my shoes %26 try to walk barefoot. My toe next to the big ... A: This Elmhurst Podiatrist says...... From your name I am going to assume that you are a ... | |
| Sharp Pains in my left Foot | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: For a couple of months now I have had sharp pains come and go in my left foot. It feels like a bone ... A: This Elmhurst Podiatrist says.... It is either a neuroma or metarsalgia. A neuroma is usually ... | |
| Tendonitis? | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My right foot hurts on the outside, above my small toes. Very painful on the side and on top. ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says....... Unfortunately the weight contributes to these kind of problems. ... | |
| Ankle OCD Post Surgery Ques | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 46 yo active male. I had arthroscopic left ankle surgery early Aug 2009 for a 1cm OCD ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... Can't give you much info without x-rays-but here goes... You ... | |
| 5th toe problems | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I was going through your profile and you seem like the best person I could possibly seek assistance ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says..... This is pretty straight forward. You have what is known as an ... | |
| Fibromyalgia and the feet | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: What effect does fibromyalgia have on the feet? A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... Sorry on the shortness of the reply, but your question is quite ... | |
| Ankle Bone growth | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I sprained my ankle in an accidental fall in early 2008. When I went to see the doc, he took X-rays ... A: This Elmhurst Podiatrist says... Sounds like weight loss is an easier alternative than surgery. ... | |
| diabetic with foot pain | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: ok i just recently had a chip fracture in my to and my feet haven't been right since. I cant sleep ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says..... The shooting pain is due to your diabetes-it is neuropathy. You ... | |
| Broken fifth metatarsal | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I broke my fifth metatarsal by most likely stepping wrong on the sidewalk/ grass area as I was ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... The prednisone will slow down healing. If you are a smoker that ... | |
| Toenail... | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I jammed my toe with a floor jack and well it was almost completely gone after the injury so I ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... Continue to use a small amount of antibiotic ointment(not cream) ... | |
| post modified kidner | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I am approximately 4 months post modified kidner. Several small rips by the insertion into the ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says... My preference of PT for your condition at this point in time is ... | |
| Foot pain | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I was at work for 12 hrs straight in a pair of casual shoes and my right foot on the side where my ... A: This Chicago & South Loop Podiatrist says.... The cause of your foot pain is neuritis(irritation) of ... | |
| post modified kidner | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am approximately 4 months post modified kidner. Several small rips by the insertion into the ... A: This Elmhurst Podiatrist says... The fact that you can stand on your toes without pain and that you ... | |
| Stabbing paini in foot | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Its 2 am and I can't sleep because I am having a sharp stabbing pain in my heel. It appears there ... A: This Chicago & South Loop Podiatrist says.... It may be a foreign body in the area of the blister. ... | |
| treating Plantar Fasciitis | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i was diagnosed with mild plantar fasciitis. my specialist said that i had flat feet however i ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says-I have been to Singapore-The best seafood I ever had was at the all ... | |
| post modified kidner | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I am approximately 4 months post modified kidner. Several small rips by the insertion into the ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says....... Following a Modified Kidner most your symptoms of pain should ... | |
| Foot Pain | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Tsatsos- I have just begun getting pain on my right foot. Its on the outside of my foot located ... A: This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says..... Go seek an opinion from a Board Certified Podiatrist ... | |
| big toe pain | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: for several weeks now, i have been experiencing dull pain on the inner side of my big toe. the pain ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... Get your x-rays and go see a Board Certified Podiatrist. The x-rays ... | |
| Permanent Toenail removal | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I am 7 days post permanent toenail removal. The pod I see used phenol to burn the matrix. I have ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... This is tough since I am unable to see the drainage and wound ... | |
| A Variety of Foot Problems | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I'll try to keep this short. My foot pain started about 2-3 years ago. I had sharp pain in the ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... BonJourno Forget the Myopulse, and send me the difference of ... | |
| foot pain | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I should go to the immediate care facility. I was playing volleyball last night and ... A: This Elmhurst, Illinois Podiatrist says...... Sounds like an injury to the metatarsals. The cold ... | |
| nerve problems on toes and top of foot | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: @ 1 & 1/2 years ago I tripped and fractured top of foot. My foot bent backwards so that my toes ... A: This Podiatrist Says.... That is not a bad idea.The pain Clinic may be able to diagnose a nerve ... | |
| grinding ankle | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: For the past few days my ankle (the top side joint of my foot) has been aching and today it has ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... The grinding is probably either an inflamed joint or some form of ... | |
| Crushed Foot | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My question is: What can be done to assist in the recirculation of blood in a foot that has been ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... Very sorry for the delay to reply If your friend is a smoker he ... | |
| old ankle injury | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I suffered an ankle sprain in 2005. I twisted my ankle after stepping onto a broken cement surface ... A: Please excuse me for changing to public-but this is a public forum and there is nothing here to ... | |
| toe pain | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I have pain in my 4th toe on right foot. The pain is a pulling pain as if a tendon is pulling on my ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says... It's always a good thing when you have had tailor's bunion surgery ... | |
| Calcaneo-cuboid joint degeneration? | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old male and quite active in various sports, doing running/basketball 3X a week. ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... Go see a podiatrist who is Board Certified in Orthopedics. You ... | |
| Partailly lifted big toenail and pain | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I jammed by left big toe about 2 weeks. ago. It hurt for days and I felt a lot of pressure. After 3 ... A: This Elmhurst, Illinois Podiatrist says.... You may have a fracture of the phalanx(the bones of the ... | |
| popping in upper foot | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Three weeks ago I felt something unusual in my foot. It was on my upper right foot, under my big toe ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says... The bunion you are describing sounds like the culprit! A bunion is a ... | |
| Soft tissue damage on heal possible plantar fasciitis | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old female. I have a family history of joint inflammation (brother 22yrs of age with ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... You didn't mention your current level of physical activity and ... | |
| 2nd metatarsal base fracture | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: In mid August, I fractured the base of my 2nd metatarsal but wasn't diagnosed until 10/5 because the ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... Sorry to say , but you need an additional opinion. What is the ... | |
| Under foot clicking | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: On my left foot at the top close to my 4th toe approx, i on occasion feel as if something is stuck, ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says...... Probably an accessory ossicle(a small little bone around 1/4 ... | |
| Foot Pain | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I try to stay very active--running several times per week, walking 4+ miles per day, etc. After a 7 ... A: This Chicago Sports Medicine Podiatrist says...... Please read the disclaimer first. You are ... | |
| Ball of foot scarring after surgery. | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: At the beginning of this year, I had surgery to remove what turned out to be a pseudo sarcoma from ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... Go see a plastic surgeon that does post-trauma reconstruction or ... | |
| post surgery ??? | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Initially, I had a hyprocure implant to try to take pressure off of the ptt. Initially, the implant ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist will answer this question IN ANY SURGERY-- If a nerve is trapped by a ... | |
| stress reaction in heels | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Dr., I slowly developed pain and same symptoms at the back corner of both heels - pain increases w/ ... A: This Podiatrist will answer this question Never heard of stress reaction. I would be curious to the ... | |
| Broken toe 8 wks NO HEALING | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I broke my fourth toe 8 weeks ago just below the second joint all the way across at an angle but not ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says.... Wear A stiff surgical shoe to limit all movement of the toe.Walk ... | |
| Ankle and top of foot | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Today in gym I rolled my ankle (I believe to the outside). I've never had any previous ankle ... A: PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Protect-wear a stiff shoe or stiff sandal while walking and try not to protect ... | |
| Heel Pain! | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a active young adult and my feet are now suffering which is never a good thing. Recently I have ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says..... Sounds like plantar fasciitis-also known as plantar fasciosis. ... | |
| Chronic Foot Pain | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Tsatsos, I've experienced pain in both of my feet for about a year or two now. The pain almost ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says... Sounds like tendonitis of the insertion of the posterior tibial ... | |
| Stress fractures | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 54 female. In August I had surgery to for a Mortons Neuroma. My surgeon performed the ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says....... Stress fractures are not normal without increased activity or ... | |
| Ripping sound and feeling in heel | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help. Today i was standing on tip toe to reach something out of a cupboard when i heard ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist says....... Sound like a partial tear of the plantar fascia and the muscle ... | |
| Stubbed Toe | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I stubbed my toe about 2 weeks ago and have had swelling and pain on the top of my foot since then. ... A: You might have a small fracture that has not moved(undisplaced).The pain that you are feeling is the ... | |
| Heel + Ankle Pain | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Well I injured my right foot about 1 1/2 months ago playing basketball. Now almost 2 months later ... A: Sounds like plantar fasciitis-also known as plantar fasciosis. May have some additional tissues and ... | |
| foot pain after bunion surgery | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I had bunion surgery in August of 2008. It is now October of 2009 and I still have pain. I went to ... A: You need to find an opinion who will tell you the exact cause of pain following your bunion surgery! ... | |
| left big toe | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: Today I jammed my left big into a curb.I went to a doctor and he did a x-ray,it looked like a ... A: Go home! PRICE Protect-wear a stiff shoe or stiff sandal while driving and try not to push with the ... | |
| foot pain after bunion surgery | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I had bunion surgery in August of 2008. It is now October of 2009 and I still have pain. I went to ... A: If you stand a lot or are overweight-that will add time to the healing process. It can take up to 6 ... | |
| Ingrown toenail general care | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I have toenails that grow into my skin -- it's just the way they are, no matter how I care for them, ... A: When you cut the toenail straight across-you may still round the corners. The KEY is that the ... | |
| Bone chip in right great toe | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have had a lot of pain in my right great toe, along the top and have trouble flexing it. It has ... A: Sometimes orthotics/orthoses with the right shoes help. Sometimes strapping it with tape to limit ... | |
| weightloss | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I also have varicose veins. I am wondering what you would suggest in terms of an exercise schedule. ... A: !! You can start running now-unless you have other health problems. Remember the warm ups and warm ... | |
| Big Toes/Bunions | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 17 years old, and both my big toes have, for my entire life, veered away from the metatarsal ... A: If you have reached your skeletal maturity-then you may be ready for surgery. First of all-seek 2 or ... | |
| Ankle tingling since severe sprain 1 yr ago | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I fell Aug 08 and sprained both ankles very badly. I took a step down into the garage and the light ... A: First of all-Thanks for the excellent rating! I appreciate it. A Podiatrist who is Board Certified ... | |
| fractured bones | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been having pain in my right foot since May.In June i went to the ER where the doctor there ... A: Sorry for the last revision- Had info for acute injuries-added more to your answer The knot may be ... | |
| weightloss | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I also have varicose veins. I am wondering what you would suggest in terms of an exercise schedule. ... A: First of all CONGRATULATIONS! on trying to do something. The best exercises are pool exercises. That ... | |
| Sore great toe - hurt from a fall | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: 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 ... A: Sorry my answer disappointed you. I also thought I answered reasonably quickly. I spend the weekend ... | |
| big toe pain | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had pain in my big toe on my right foot for about the last 3 weeks. The pain seems to be ... A: Sounds like a form of a bunion known as Hallux Limitus. It means that you have some arthritis of the ... | |
| Ankle tingling since severe sprain 1 yr ago | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I fell Aug 08 and sprained both ankles very badly. I took a step down into the garage and the light ... A: Please see an expert. A board certified or board eligible podiatrist in surgery is what you want. ... | |
| foot pain | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing this for my grandmother. She's in her 70's. All of a sudden the bottom of her feet ... A: If when you press the skin and the pink goes away and comes back then it might be a circulation ... | |
| Toe nail injury | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: In a crazy home accident, I got my foot caught under a heavy piece of furniture and in a panic I ... A: PRICE Protect-wear a sandal or shoe Rest Ice-for 3 days Compress-Mild pressure Elevate-if it throbs ... | |
| plantar wart | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have started to treat a plantar wart under my big toe. I've been using salicylic acid 27% gel on ... A: 1.When the bleeding tissue is gone-the wart is gone 2.You are shaving unhealthy tissue 3.Yes-shave a ... | |
| plantar wart | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have started to treat a plantar wart under my big toe. I've been using salicylic acid 27% gel on ... A: The black dots are the capillary blood vessels that normally do not get cut when shaving a callous. ... | |
| foot - bone swollen and painful | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: What could be wrong with my right foot? I'll try to describe where the problem is. It's in the bone ... A: There are many causes for the pain under the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint. One of the most ... | |
| New Shoes | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Should one wash their new shoes before wearing them like washing new clothes? A: Great Question! Usually customers wear socks-If you suspect that the shoe was tried on by another ... | |
| Lost Toe Nail | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm 62 years old. In my early twenties I injured my left foot large toe nail. It never grew back ... A: Go to a podiatrist to have the procedure done.They do the most-and will be least painful with the ... | |
| post modified kinder | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am 8 weeks post op. I was NWB in a hard cast for 3 weeks and in a boot for 3 weeks. I recently ... A: Continue with gentle movement of your foot out of the boot-to keep from stiffening up.As long as it ... | |
| post modified kinder | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am 8 weeks post op. I was NWB in a hard cast for 3 weeks and in a boot for 3 weeks. I recently ... A: Tendons take about 3 months to heal.Following a Kidner procedure you should probably have some form ... | |
| Tingling in Left Foot | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a healthy 28 year old female. But, for the past month, I have had tingling in my left foot ... A: I wrote an article about 2 months ago about the dangers of flip-flops. The whole article is ... | |
| Foot pain | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Last Sunday, my son dropped a guitar stand on the top/near the ankle area of my foot. It hurt ... A: It's probably tendinitis of the muscles of the front of the leg that you probably are irritating to ... | |
| black spot on toenail | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a black spot on my toenail on my little toe. It is at the bottom of the nail - close to the ... A: Sounds like a nail fungus-due to the fact of the thickening. See if you can file the nail down and ... | |
| foot pain on top and bottom | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have had severe foot pain on the bottom of my foot (under my big toe) when I walk for about 7 ... A: The pain under the big toe is probably sesamoiditis. There are two little bones under the big toe ... | |
| numbness, tingling, burning in both feet outside edge | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a larger woman, and for sometime now I have been having numbness, tingling, burning ... A: You probably have some arthritis of the lower back.The nerves that go to your feet come from that ... | |
| Sharp Pain on the top of both feet | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been having severe sharp burning pain on the top of both of my feet. Sometimes the pain is ... A: It is related to your lower back surgeries. Try to lose weight and get into a physical ... | |
| Little toe crushed under 4th toe | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Whenever I go on long walks, after about 3 miles, my little toes on both feet start hurting. They ... A: If it slides under without shoes-then surgical correction is the option of choice. Find a good ... | |
| pain in foot | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have pain in the ball of my foot. It started off very slight about a week ago, and now it is very ... A: Sounds like metatarsalgia-an irritation of the ball of the foot. This irritation comes from excess ... | |
| toe stepped on | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: One week ago my large toe was accidentally stepped on and my nail was standing straight up. I ... A: I would probably use a solution of water and white vinegar. Eight to one dilution You can soak the ... | |
| Clicking Sound While Walking | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My left foot has a clicking sound every time I walk bare feet, but I don't feel any pain. I am ... A: Probably an accessory ossicle(a small little bone around 1/4 inch) or the flexor tendon. As the toes ... | |
| broken toe | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My third toe, left foot is fractured (not displaced). Fracture runs from mid-toe down to the base of ... A: You need to strap the toe to stop movement of the fracture site. You should also wrap the ball of ... | |
| Dislocated ankle with no fracture | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: ankle was reduced in ER within an hour, and there were no breaks or fractures on the first and ... A: You are doing amazing!!! Be very grateful that you only have some discomfort. These injuries usually ... | |
| relationship plantar fasciotis/pttd | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I was dx with plantar fasciitis about 4 years ago. I tried pt, taping, stretching, night splints, ... A: It is definitely related to the posterior tibial tendonitis. The posterior tibial tendon has a major ... | |
| pain on top of foot | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm a veterinary technician, so i'm on my feet 10-12 hrs a day. on my right foot i have intermittent ... A: Please do not practice medicine outside of your field You should not xray your foot at work Please ... | |
| The Myth About Sandals... | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: So I've heard this around from people, including close friends, that wearing sandals too often (as ... A: Only if you eat a lot---- Only kidding. Not true-your feet will develop as you have been genetically ... | |
| Foot Pad swelling | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: The foot padding underneath my right pinky toe has suddenly swollen and become numb. It is awkward ... A: You probably have inflammation of the fifth metatarsal joint-similar to the 5th or outside knuckle ... | |
| Weakness with standing on my heel & I walk funny | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I've recently been diagnosed with a herniated disk in my lower back, which gave me great pain in the ... A: The peroneal nerve is the culprit. It is a branch of off the sciatic nerve.It is probably related to ... | |
| Impact injury won't heal, xray negative | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: In the first week of July, I was in a soccer match. By accident of course, with the top of my right ... A: You may still have a small chip fracture-possibly not seen in your original x-ray.This will heal ... | |
| Ive re-broken my foot and worried about permenant damage or re-breaking | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: i originally broke my 2nd metatarsal on the joint which joins to the toe bone and there was a small ... A: You probably have some tendinitis of the long flexor tendons. This should respond to massage and ... | |
| chronic bilateral foot pain | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband is 26 years old and has suffered from severe bilateral foot pain for more than a year. He ... A: If the orthotics helped even a little then you should continue with them and possibly seek an ... | |
| Tendonitis | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing pain in the inside of my ankle under the bone for about a year and a half ... A: Try physical therapy and an ankle brace You could try complete immobilization for 3 weeks with a ... | |
| sprained ankle clicking | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: so after a few days of rest the swelling went down but my ankle bone sticks out more than the other ... A: A sprain involves tearing of ligaments. It is also possible that you had a small chip fracture ... | |
| Flat feet and ankle pain | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I used to do jogging, but started to get pains in my right foot. I used to feel an uncomfortable ... A: I don't think it was just achilles tendinitis because the flexor hallucis longus tendon lies beneath ... | |
| neuroma surgery | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I had neuroma sx about 3 weeks ago to my left foot 2nd and 3rd interspace. Since then I have ... A: You should not need to be aggressive You should have a good relationship with your doctor If you ... | |
| ankle tingling | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Tsatsos, I am 47 and have no real medical issues, my question is not serious because if I thought it ... A: Have you have any low back pain or knee pain,change in sleeping position habits, or change in shoes ... | |
| cuboid bone pain | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I suffered an avulsion fracture on the cuboid bone 13 weeks ago and severely sprained my ankle. I ... A: My advice still holds Since you are not overweight, then it is the standing and physical activity. ... | |
| cuboid bone pain | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I suffered an avulsion fracture on the cuboid bone 13 weeks ago and severely sprained my ankle. I ... A: The cuboid takes a long time. Get cork and leather orthotics (orthoses) with possible soft ... | |
| cuboid bone pain | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I suffered an avulsion fracture on the cuboid bone 13 weeks ago and severely sprained my ankle. I ... A: The therapy would help promote any additional healing. The injection will help with the pain and may ... | |
| bleeding around cuticles of toenails | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband has been sick since Feb. He has had nonA,B,C,D...hepatitis associated aplastic anemia, ... A: Make sure that his toes don't hit the tips of his shoes. This can loosen the toenail and cause the ... | |
| neuroma surgery | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I had neuroma sx about 3 weeks ago to my left foot 2nd and 3rd interspace. Since then I have ... A: Although 3 weeks is not a long time and surgeries of the foot may be sore for up to 4-6 weeks-This ... | |
| Sharp pain on top of foot | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a fairly active, 64 year old man with a recently appearing problem you may be able to provide ... A: Sounds like the muscles tighten when you lay down and then they compress a nerve leading to your ... | |
| SORE FEET | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me out.Just to give you a short history of my feet: I was diagnosed with ... A: Your feet have probably changed or the issue causing pain has changed slightly and so you may need a ... | |
| whole foot pain | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a nurse and have worked on my feet for long shifts for years without any foot problems. Within ... A: You didn't mention your age.Sometimes vague arthritic pains can be secondary to approaching ... | |
| buring sensation plus discomfort | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had a burning sensation in my foot for several months that seems internal not external. Foot ... A: Go to a smarter podiatrist. Make sure he/she is certified by the American Board of Podiatric ... | |
| Foot Clicking While Walking | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My right foot has a clicking sound every time I walk bare feet, but I don't ever feel pain. I was ... A: Very vague symptoms-tough to answer-Here goes Clicking can be caused by small bones that glide in ... | |
| born with only 1 toenail | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: i am now 29years old and live in scotland, i was born with only 1 nail and that was on my big toe on ... A: If you are willing to travel-come by and we can have a Scotch! But seriously----I emphasize with ... | |
| inflamed tendon | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Tsatsos, Thank you for your time and service. I went to the doctor yesterday but he seemed so ... A: The sandal stretched your leg and inflamed your peroneal nerve Wear shoes with a medium heel--this ... | |
| swelling at 6 months post neuroma surgery | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: 6 months ago I had a neuroma removed. my doctor said that the tissue is remodeling itself and that ... A: It can take up to 9 months for internal healing to be close to finished. Sounds like some physical ... | |
| toe problem | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I was born without a toenail in each of my feet. WHat is the reason and is there a way to do ... A: I know that you marked personal-but the information may help others and you will not be identified ... | |
| foot/calf problem | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I an being treated for planters fasciitis on my left foot, i have received two injections and my ... A: I am an advanced skier and martial artist I'm fully aware of how the body is connected. Not because ... | |
| SORE FEET | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me out.Just to give you a short history of my feet: I was diagnosed with ... A: OK First let's send that podiatrist back to school!!! When you are pregnant the body releases the ... | |
| foot/calf problem | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I an being treated for planters fasciitis on my left foot, i have received two injections and my ... A: Can definitely be caused by the back surgery. Following this kind of surgery there is sometimes ... | |
| inferior extensor retinaculum problem???? | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I hike alot but can't find hiking boots that I can tighten properly so that my feet don't slide ... A: Forget the double socks-too hot and causes friction Superfeet will not help you-only because they ... | |
| Left Big Toe | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: A while back (probably at least 8 months ago) I had damaged my left big toenail at the cuticle. It ... A: This is an easy one! It takes 6-8 months for a new toenail to grow. You probably have a new nail ... | |
| feet pad atrophy cures? | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm 51 years old and have been a cashier for the past 18 years on my feet so the fat pad has ... A: This is a wear and tear condition made worse by increased weight and standing. Weight loss is the ... | |
| ingrown toenail | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: My son had an ingrown toenail completely removed on June 30th, 2009, we soaked the toe and kept it ... A: The majority of the redness should resole within 3 days after the procedure. Please follow up with ... | |
| Pronation and Orthotics | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: If my shoes start to wear out, I get terrible cramping under the ball of my foot. It actually feels ... A: Shoes are cheaper than orthotics Orthotics work a lot better than shoes-and they are custom made to ... | |
| toe pain | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: The 3 middle toes on my right foot pain constantly. And when I flex them down, it pains on top as in ... A: Sounds like a neuroma. That is an area of thickening of the nerve as it rubs between the 3rd and ... | |
| Post Surgical Procedure Hallux Rigidus | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I had joint replacement on my big toes in both feet last Nov and Dec. Thec surgery was performed by ... A: OK I've replied to a few questions so far THIS ANSWER IS FOR EVERYONE AND ALL FUTURE QUESTIONS I ... | |
| Pain in top of foot beneath scar from neuroma removal | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: For the past week, I've been experiencing deep pain in my foot below the scar site of a neuroma ... A: I really think you should return to the surgeon who did the surgery and describe your pain and ... | |
| ankle/ tendon pain | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Tsatsos, about three months ago, i fractured my ankle.I had been doing regular excercises because i ... A: The bone you are talking is the talus. The fork is called the posterior process. The Achilles tendon ... | |
| 3rd broken foot bone in 14 months | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My 11 year old daughter is an advanced dancer. She has been dancing for 8 years. Last April she ... A: This it not normal at all!You are lucky that these fractures have healed without any apparent ... | |
| Overpronation and children | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I am so happy to find this site. My child is 10. I had noticed years ago that her feet "flat" and ... A: Does anyone in your family have low arches with knee or back pain? If not-then I wouldn't worry ... | |
| Still pain in ankle over a year after surgery | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I had Arthroscopic ankle sugery and a Brostrum repair over a year ago. I had fractured it, torn ... A: Sorry--I did read about the surgery-It was late when I was replying OK here goes-- Bronstrum repairs ... | |
| Still pain in ankle over a year after surgery | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I had Arthroscopic ankle sugery and a Brostrum repair over a year ago. I had fractured it, torn ... A: Didn't mention what kind of surgery was done Sounds like you may need a repeat xray and maybe a CAT ... | |
| toe pain | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: i have been experiencing some pain in my toe(the one next to my small toe). when i walk on it, it ... A: Sounds like a neuroma. That is an area of thickening of the nerve as it rubs between the 4th and 5th ... | |
| Overpronation and children | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am so happy to find this site. My child is 10. I had noticed years ago that her feet "flat" and ... A: Generally speaking, it sounds like your child needs orthotics (also known as orthoses). An orthotic ... | |
Podiatry
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Dr George Tsatsos
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All questions related to surgery, orthopedics and medicine of the foot and ankle-Adults and Children. Second Opinion specialist in Foot and Ankle problems including fractures and revision surgery. 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, 1980-201.
HOSPITAL & SURGICAL AFFILIATIONS:
Bethany Hospital, 3435 W. Van Buren, Chgo., Il.- Podiatry staff since 1979-2010
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, 2008-2010
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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