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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| toe pain | 7/14/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| 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 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| 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 ... | ||
| lateral edema right foot | 7/7/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Katz, I have been living with foot edema that begins midline on the top of my foot for the last 6 ... A: There are several options. You may want to see a podiatrist again and have a standard x-ray to look ... | ||
| hyprocure | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I was dx with plantar fascittis three years ago. After going through a myriad of treatments, I ... A: It sounds like you are doing well. You've had some pretty fast relief and should get better over ... | ||
| foot pain | 7/4/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: My foot hurts me on the side of my foot on the left it feel like a bone around the area where you ... A: It sounds like you strained your foot but it is also possible that you may have a stress fracture or ... | ||
| toenail bleeding...no pain | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I believe that I have somehow injured my toenail. It's been about a month and a half. It started ... A: This sounds like an injury to the side of the nail and it can come from cutting improperly. In some ... | ||
| foot laceration | 7/1/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: i have lacerated my foot about 5 weeks ago. a glass bottle went through the bottom and cut into ... A: This could be a serious problem. Some of your symptoms sound like a blood clot in the leg. This ... | ||
| cuboid, first cuniform and fourth metatarsal fractures | 6/30/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Just two nights ago i broke my foot during a dance recital. I was wearing jazz shoes which have no ... A: I'm sure you have already received treatment however, this may be a serious injury. This may be ... | ||
| 4th Metatrasal break | 5/29/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: i broke my the metatarsal over two years ago and the only treatment had till last October was ... A: I would first try orthotic devices that are customized to support the foot better. If you continue ... | ||
| rheumatic | 5/28/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: the doctor examination results is that my bones are swallen under my feet and i have rheumatic . A: I'm not really sure about your question. However, it sounds like you have arthritis of the foot and ... | ||
| painful lump on side of heel. | 5/27/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Around 12 weeks ago i noticed a lump appearing on the side of my foot which was and still is very ... A: It does sound like there is something compressing the nerve based on your symptoms. There may be a ... | ||
| calcaneus injury | 5/26/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I suffered a small fracture on my right calcaneus on April 25,2009 after I fall from a stair and my ... A: Physical therapy would be helpful. Don't do too much exercise just a little. Sincerely, Marc ... | ||
| mucoid cyst contains synovial joint fluid | 5/25/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I believe I have one of these cysts on my second toe. The end of the toe has now hardened and it is ... A: It is not necessary unless there is pain or if it worsens. Sincerely, Marc Katz, DPM Tampa, FL ... | ||
| ankle trauma | 5/23/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: ..Two weeks ago, I injured my ankle. A large case holding a pop up tent fell back and slid on it's ... A: It is likely a soft tissue injury or bruise. However, if the pain continues, I would get an MRI to ... | ||
| Pain and swelling in both ankles | 5/20/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I had a virus a few weeks back and ended up with viral pneumonitis. I woke up two mornings ago with ... A: It is fairly common to have excess body fluid with any lung inflammation. That fluid can end up ... | ||
| Foot irritation | 5/19/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: About 3 days ago my left foot began feeling as if I had a sock bunched up under it. There seems to ... A: You should see a podiatrist for an xray to make sure there is not a metatarsal stress fracture. It ... | ||
| toe pain | 5/18/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: The last few nights I have had extreme pain in my big toe - sharp! I am on Synthroid and I am being ... A: I would ice the area. If still painful I would see a podiatrist. Sincerely, Marc Katz, DPM ... | ||
| stress fracture of second cuneiform | 5/16/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Dr. Katz, I am a 48 yr. old female. 2 1/2 years ago I injured my left foot by stubbing my first ... A: I would consider physical therapy to promote healing. In some cases a cast may be appropriate. I ... | ||
| Toe pain | 5/15/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Dr. Katz, This concerns toe pain in the toe adjacent to my big toe. History - I've never had any ... A: You may have arthritis but it sounds like you have soft tissue inflammation on the bottom of the toe ... | ||
| fractured calcaneous | 5/14/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Katz, about 6 weeks ago I had ORIF surgery on my right calcaneous. I haven't had any pain since the ... A: You are already ahead of the game if you have done so well at this point. Yes you can have full ... | ||
| Diabetic Neuropathy | 5/13/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I have now had tingling in both feet for about two weeks. This seems to have come on quickly, and I ... A: The symptoms of neuropathy can come and go. Typically, they worsen with poor blood sugar control. ... | ||
| freezing neuroma | 5/12/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: My mother is in excruciating pain and has 2 neuromas in one foot. Can you recommend anyone to do ... A: Sorry, I don't know anyone in the area. In some cases after cryosurgery there can be swelling that ... | ||
| Swelling, pain on top of the foot | 5/11/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I was running and I came down on my left foot hard with my foot slightly turned inward and heard a ... A: You have either have a tendon or soft tissue tear on the top of your foot or could have a fracture ... | ||
| sever foot pain on top of my feet | 5/8/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: for 2 weeks now I have been suffering from sever pain on top of my right feet. I can hardly walk, I ... A: If the pain is that severe I would see a podiatrist. You may have strained the heel, plantar ... | ||
| Right Foot Pain | 5/7/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I'm currently experiencing pain on the top of my right foot. If I wiggle my toes, it hurts on the ... A: It sounds like inflamed tendons in your foot. If it is still bothering you I would seek another ... | ||
| fat pad atrophy | 5/6/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I am writing about my husband's recent diagnosis of fat pad atrophy in the feet. He is only 35 years ... A: Silicone padding works well for fat pad atrophy. The thick gel insoles seem to work well. Fat pad ... | ||
| high arches in child | 5/5/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: My nine year old daughter had wide feet, and high arches, so finding shoes is a constant struggle, ... A: THis may be inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. This can come from typical activities ... | ||
| Side of foot pain | 5/3/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: The other night when I was walking, I went to take a step I landed on the side of my foot. After ... A: I would see a podiatrist for an exam and x-ray. You may have a fracture or torn tendon/ligament. ... | ||
| Ligament damage + bone out under foot | 5/2/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: You suggested getting an MRI & seeing a podiatrist but in the Ireland/ UK podiatrists don't do ... A: It sounds like you have several overuse type problems. I would consider physical therapy and ... | ||
| Chronic atypical heel pain | 4/30/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I am becoming desperate for relief from chronic heel pain. I am a triathlete and am very active. I ... A: I don't think your pain is atypical. You have lateral sural pain because the nerve is being injured ... | ||
| tibial tendonisis - surgery? | 4/29/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Since being dx with plantar fasciitis, three years ago, I have been wearing custom orthotics, good ... A: I would seek several other opinions before having this surgery. I think you need to be sure that ... | ||
| triple arthrodesis | 4/28/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: three years ago I had a triple arthrodesis due to flat foot deformity on left foot. Now, I have ... A: Whenever you have fused joints the pressure will get shifted to other parts of the foot and there ... | ||
| triple arthrodesis | 4/26/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I had a triple arthrodesis two years ago for a ruptured Achilles tendon which led to posterior ... A: This is a common problem after triple arthrodesis. Often a nerve is injured or scarred and leads to ... | ||
| my foot | 4/25/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I work 10 hrs a day on my feet and i am a big girl so my feet get a lot of strain. Normally they ... A: I would see a podiatrist for an xray and exam since you are having significant pain. It is ... | ||
| Feet on fire | 4/24/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I have been having problems with my feet. At night they feel like they are on fire. Not just when I ... A: First there is an important fact that you need to understand. You do not have borderline diabetes ... | ||
| smaller toe jumps over big toe | 4/23/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: The smaller toe next to my big toe jumps over my big toe and has caused a big knot to form on the ... A: You will likely need surgery. You will need to talk to your dr about the surgery. I have no way of ... | ||
| Lisfranc | 4/22/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Here's the long story: In December of 2007, I tripped (over a black cat) while wearing poorly ... A: Based on the injury and all of the treatments, I would say that you will likely develop further ... | ||
| Toenail Removal | 4/21/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Dr. Katz, I am very new on the subject of foot care. But I am having a problem. I have been ... A: It sounds like a fungal infection of the toenail. There are pills and many over the counter ... | ||
| 6 weeks post cryosurgery | 4/20/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: Katz, Thank you for taking the time to read this. 6 weeks ago I had cryosurgery. Treated was a ... A: It is unusual to have pain after cryosurgery at 6 weeks. However, in some cases there can be no ... | ||
| plantar fasciitis/tarsal tunnel | 4/19/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
| Q: I was dx with plantar fasciitis 3 years ago and have tried taping,soft cast,stretching, custom ... A: There are several tests that would be beneficial. One is an MRI and the other is a nerve conduction ... | ||
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Podiatry
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Dr. Marc Katz
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Expertise
Medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle. Pain Management of the Foot & Ankle using Advanced Cryosurgical techniques. Woundcare, diabetic ulcers and limb salvage. Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment. Specialized techniques for heel pain relief.
Experience
Podiatrist in private practice for 22 years in Tampa Florida
Education/Credentials
I am a board-certified (ABPS)Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and a certified Foot Cryosurgeon
Organizations
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Florida Podiatric Medical Association
American Professional Wound Care Association
Cryostar certified in Foot Cryosurgery
Education/Credentials
Graduated Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988
Residency training Arkansas Foot Clinics
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