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About Dr George Tsatsos
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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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foot pain11/21/2009
  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 foot11/19/2009
  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 ankle11/18/2009
  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 Foot11/17/2009
  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 injury11/16/2009
  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 pain11/15/2009
  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 pain11/14/2009
  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 foot11/13/2009
  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 fasciitis11/12/2009
  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 fracture11/5/2009
  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 clicking11/5/2009
  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 Pain11/4/2009
  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 heels11/2/2009
  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 HEALING10/24/2009
  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 foot10/23/2009
  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 Pain10/22/2009
  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 fractures10/22/2009
  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 heel10/21/2009
  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 Toe10/19/2009
  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 Pain10/18/2009
  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 surgery10/18/2009
  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 toe10/17/2009
  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 surgery10/16/2009
  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 care10/15/2009
  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 toe10/14/2009
  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 ...
weightloss10/13/2009
  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/Bunions10/13/2009
  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 ago10/12/2009
  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 bones10/11/2009
  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 ...
weightloss10/10/2009
  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 fall10/9/2009
  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 pain10/8/2009
  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 ago10/4/2009
  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 pain10/3/2009
  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 injury10/3/2009
  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 wart10/2/2009
  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 wart10/1/2009
  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 painful9/30/2009
  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 Shoes9/28/2009
  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 Nail9/27/2009
  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 kinder9/26/2009
  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 kinder9/26/2009
  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 Foot9/25/2009
  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 pain9/25/2009
  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 toenail9/24/2009
  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 bottom9/24/2009
  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 edge9/23/2009
  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 feet9/5/2009
  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 toe9/5/2009
  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 foot9/4/2009
  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 on9/4/2009
  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 Walking9/2/2009
  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 toe9/1/2009
  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 fracture8/31/2009
  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/pttd8/30/2009
  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 foot8/30/2009
  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 swelling8/29/2009
  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 funny8/28/2009
  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 negative8/27/2009
  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-breaking8/27/2009
  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 pain8/25/2009
  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 ...
Tendonitis8/25/2009
  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 clicking8/24/2009
  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 pain8/24/2009
  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 surgery8/23/2009
  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 tingling8/22/2009
  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 pain8/22/2009
  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 pain8/21/2009
  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 pain8/21/2009
  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 toenails8/20/2009
  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 surgery8/20/2009
  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 foot8/19/2009
  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 FEET7/23/2009
  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 pain7/23/2009
  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 discomfort7/23/2009
  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 Walking7/22/2009
  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 toenail7/22/2009
  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 tendon7/22/2009
  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 surgery7/22/2009
  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 problem7/21/2009
  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 problem7/21/2009
  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 FEET7/21/2009
  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 problem7/20/2009
  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 Toe7/20/2009
  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 toenail7/19/2009
  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 Orthotics7/19/2009
  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 pain7/18/2009
  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 Rigidus7/17/2009
  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 removal7/17/2009
  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 pain7/16/2009
  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 months7/15/2009
  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 children7/15/2009
  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 surgery7/15/2009
  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 surgery7/15/2009
  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 pain7/14/2009
  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 children7/14/2009
  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 ...

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