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| Ankle Problems | 8/9/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Dr. Katz, over the past 3 years I have had 3 foot surgeries (repairing torn ligaments, taking off a ...
A: It sounds like you must have some serious foot and ankle problems based on the surgeries you've had ...
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| orthotics for the foot | 8/8/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Unfortunately i was not blessed with good biomechanics. I had a right ankle injury when i was a ...
A: I have a diffrent opinion regarding orthotics for the foot. If they are too hard, I believe there ...
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| hyprocure implant? | 8/6/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I had a hyprocure implant about 9 weeks ago. The doctor suspects that the implant MAY have Moved a ...
A: If the implant has moved you may need it removed. This is especially true if your symptoms ...
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| Injured toenail half-way off | 8/5/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: About 2 months ago, I accidentally smacked my pinkie toe on my coffee table while walking past it. ...
A: I would not tear the toenail off. This could lead to injury of the growth area of the nail and ...
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| Permanent correction of Ingrown toenail | 8/4/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I had very bad ingrowing nails on both first and second toes. I had these surposidly permanent ...
A: These are 2 methods of permanent ingrown nail removal. If you had a podiatrist do the chemical ...
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| numb ankle | 8/2/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: hello dear doctor i am 40 years old i am on medication because uric acid is affecting my knees ...
A: This sounds like a foot problem that is coming from a back problem. I would see a neurologist and ...
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| burining senation on bottom of foot | 8/1/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: When I do a fast walk, my right foot starts a burning sensation on the ball of my foot. Can you ...
A: The pain in your foot may be nerve related and is common in runners and fast walkers. In some ...
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| Foot Injury | 7/31/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: About 1 year ago a was installing a ceiling fan and I dropped a drill (which was in my hands at ...
A: I would see a podiatrist and have a foot x-ray for a diagnosis. Physical therapy could be helpful ...
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| Pain in toes and foot | 7/30/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: What can cause pain in the pinky toe and the toe next to it and also radiates through that side of ...
A: Your foot pain sounds like it is the result of a nerve problem. This will not show on x-ray. In ...
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| it hurts to move my foot. | 7/29/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: just in the past few month, its been harder to move my right foot.now its very agonizing to move it ...
A: I would get another opinion from a podiatrist to see why your foot is still hurting. Take your ...
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| Pain on top of foot | 7/28/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I am looking for some answers concerning a new onset of pain on top of my left foot. It all started ...
A: It sounds like you might have strained or torn your posterior tibial tendon. I would try and get ...
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| modified kidner | 7/27/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: What is recovery like from a modified kidner? I know that I will be non weight bearing in a cast for ...
A: Everyone is different when it comes to pain after foot surgery. I usually have my patients take ...
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| foot injury | 7/26/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Katz: He's my issue in mid June I injured my foot and ankle It was dark out and missed stepping ...
A: Since it has been 5 weeks some major healing must have taken place. Even if you have multiple ...
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| lifted toenail | 7/25/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: toenail of large toe has been jammed under water trough causing lifting from nailbed and imbedded ...
A: You may already have a fungal infection or a mild bacterial infection of the toe and the toenail. ...
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| SORE FEET | 7/23/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| whole foot pain | 7/23/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| buring sensation plus discomfort | 7/23/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| Left side of foot 5th metatarsal pain | 7/23/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I have been to a podiatrist for a number of years with several different troubles. I have had ...
A: Some of your symptoms sound nerve related since you feel the pain radiating back to your heel. This ...
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| Foot Clicking While Walking | 7/22/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| born with only 1 toenail | 7/22/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| inflamed tendon | 7/22/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| swelling at 6 months post neuroma surgery | 7/22/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| my ankle pain | 7/22/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I really hope u can give me some advice. I'm 28 weeks pregnant and I missed my step goin down on ...
A: I would certainly see a dr and have an x-ray. You can use ice for now but you need to make sure ...
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| toe problem | 7/21/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| foot/calf problem | 7/21/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| SORE FEET | 7/21/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| foot/calf problem | 7/20/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| inferior extensor retinaculum problem???? | 7/20/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| Left Big Toe | 7/20/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| feet pad atrophy cures? | 7/19/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| ingrown toenail | 7/19/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| Pronation and Orthotics | 7/19/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| toe pain | 7/18/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| Post Surgical Procedure Hallux Rigidus | 7/17/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| Pain in top of foot beneath scar from neuroma removal | 7/17/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| ankle/ tendon pain | 7/16/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| 3rd broken foot bone in 14 months | 7/15/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| Overpronation and children | 7/15/2009 | 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: Does anyone in your family have low arches with knee or back pain? If not-then I wouldn't worry ...
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| Still pain in ankle over a year after surgery | 7/15/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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| Still pain in ankle over a year after surgery | 7/15/2009 | Dr George Tsatsos |
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 ...
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