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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Foot bruising | 1/17/2012 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I am a runner who has been seriously running for about 4 years. At Christmas this year I noticed ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrists say....... Dear ... | ||
| Running after a stress fracture, arch support | 12/28/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: Dr. Tsatsos I'm an 18 year old female who is in decent shape. I'm just beginning to be active again ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Podiatrists say....... Dear Kristen, ... | ||
| groin/leg muscle pain | 12/22/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: GROIN/INNER THIGH TIGHTNESS SYMPTOMS Started 2 months when I was lifting weights, but never felt ... A: These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Laser Podiatrists say....... Dear Pat, ... | ||
| Vastus Lateralis | 12/15/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: About 3 years ago I noticed a numb spot a little bigger than a silver dollar on my leg where the ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Joshua, For ... | ||
| To tape or not to tape | 12/13/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: Good morning, I am a 29 year old woman who has in the last 6 months started a roller derby league. ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & West Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Crystal, ... | ||
| soccer ankle injury | 12/8/2011 | Dr. Mark McDonald,PT,DPT,OCS |
| Q: On October 2nd my daughter, very healthy 15 year old girl playing competetive soccer sustained a ... A: Carolyn, this is a difficult one as this is a prolonged and manifold injury...since I have not seen ... | ||
| numbness and tingling in ankle and top of foot | 11/30/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I am a healthy, 37 year old female. About a week and a half ago, I was on my usual run. No pain ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrist says....... Dear ... | ||
| Thigh Injury - Possible Nerve Damage | 11/29/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter had an injury while playing soccer. She landed hard on her upper left thigh ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Orthopedic Podiatrist says....... Dear ... | ||
| Calf Strain | 11/19/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: Tsatsos. Thank you for taking my question. I am 50, and compete in tennis at a national level. ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Bill, For ... | ||
| Broken Fibula | 11/5/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: My son broke his fibula about 4" above the ankle, clean break, about 5 weeks ago. He has had his ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Timothy, For ... | ||
| Muscles | 11/4/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I slipped and fell while curling, I fell on the hack, which crushed into my right buttock. I have ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Barrie, For ... | ||
| Sore thumb | 10/27/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: Had a fight last night and seem to have injuried my right thumb.what do i do about the pain other ... A: This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says....... Dear ... | ||
| Tilted sacrum,flat feet. | 10/26/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I have flat feet and wear store bought orthodics. My lower back still tightens up and the lower ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Steve, For ... | ||
| medial collateral ligament | 10/13/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I do play rugby and I play also fotball both as a player and as a goalkeeper.About tow months ago a ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear David, For ... | ||
| Knees | 10/11/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: Dr. I an hoping as a doctor I can get the definitive answer from you as there seems to be diferent ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Barry, For ... | ||
| Shoulder Injury | 9/22/2011 | Dr George Tsatsos |
| Q: I've developed a pain in my shoulder, I would say in the rear to mid deltoid, after hitting the ... A: This Chicago Podiatrist, Elmhurst Podiatrist & South Loop Podiatrist says....... Dear Robert, ... | ||
| heel injury | 4/7/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I'm a skydiver, I live in Russia. 8 months ago I broke heel bones of both feet, a talar and a ... A: Natalya, Thanks for the question. I would recommend following up a physical therapist that can ... | ||
| pain is right shoulder MRI shows no problems | 4/7/2011 | Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS |
| Q: first i had consulted a doctor he prescribed some anti inflammatory medicines and physiotherapy for ... A: It may not be a shoulder problem at all. It is common for cervical disc problems like a bulging or ... | ||
| pain is right shoulder MRI clear | 4/7/2011 | Dr. Mark McDonald,PT,DPT,OCS |
| Q: first i had consulted a doctor he prescribed some anti inflammatory medicines and physiotherapy for ... A: Frank, you may be experiencing some scapulo thoracic muscular pain or a rib dysfunction where you ... | ||
| Grade II tear in the posterior horn of medial meniscus | 4/6/2011 | Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS |
| Q: I am 24 year old male. I met with a car accident on 15th January, 2011. In this accident I suffered ... A: You can certainly do more damage to the knee if you play cricket. In any case, doing PT to ... | ||
| Dislocation | 4/6/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: My injury is a little bit complex so I'd like to specify it. On 10th of November I was in school and ... A: Tomas, Thanks for the question. Once you dislocate your shoulder, the chance of it happening again ... | ||
| shin pain | 4/5/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: i ran xc this fall and was fine but then i went straight into swimming and i got shin pain. it is ... A: Ashleigh, Two other things do come to mind. It is possible that it is a stress fracture that was ... | ||
| Heel pain | 4/4/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: When I do an achilles tendon stretch (feet flat on floor, knees bent), I feel a slight little ... A: Tina, Thanks for the question. I recommend foam rolling of the calf muscles prior to stretching. ... | ||
| Atheltic training | 4/2/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: i know this is kinda off topic but i was wondering if you could tell me what as an Athletic trainer ... A: Ashleigh, Thanks for the question. Each day revolves around the health care of the student-athlete. ... | ||
| shin pain | 4/1/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: i ran xc this fall and was fine but then i went straight into swimming and i got shin pain. it is ... A: Ashleigh, Thanks for the question. From what you describe, it sounds like you are experiencing shin ... | ||
| Rib injury | 3/30/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I wanted to inquire about a rib injury. I took a spill while riding my mountain bike, catching a cut ... A: CJ, Thanks for the question. I do not believe this to be a cracked rib, but more likely an ... | ||
| Major Pain in the Heal | 3/29/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I’m 37 years old. I’m in great shape, workout (weights and cardio) and stretch every day (upon ... A: Mike, Thanks for the question. Sounds like you have tried a lot of different approaches to the ... | ||
| My 5th broken metacarpal | 3/29/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: i recently broke, my 5th metacarpal (exact date was Thursday,march 17, 2011 SAINT PATRICK DAY)i ... A: Diego, Thanks for the question. Often we will have athletes with broken metacarpals continue to ... | ||
| foot pain | 3/25/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I do run on a tread mill but have also expereinced this problem when I was not working out. I get ... A: Melodie, Thanks for the question. Yes this sounds like a mild case of plantar fasciatis. It sounds ... | ||
| Post ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft | 3/24/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I had ACL reconstruction surgery 3 years ago. A hamstring graft was used as the new tendon. Whenever ... A: Jaimal, Thanks for the question. There is a debate among surgeons on the choice of graft to use, ... | ||
| rehabilitation for thumb sprain | 3/22/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I sprained my thumb while playing a sport 4-5 months ago, and I am wondering if I can do any ... A: Peter, Thanks for the questions. You can work on flexibility by closing your hand into a fist and ... | ||
| growth plate injury | 3/18/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: My 14 yr old daughter was recently told she has a growth plate injury that will prevent her from ... A: Billie, Thank you for the question. Growth plate injuries are injuries to the end of the bone. ... | ||
| Some serious bruising and swelling on leg | 3/17/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I was playing soccer on Sunday and was kicked pretty hard on the inside of my right leg. I couldn't ... A: Kim, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Thank you for the question! Sometimes people will ... | ||
| Muscle pain | 3/13/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I have played baseball all my life. I'm 34 now, and about 2 years ago I hurt my arm while playing in ... A: Fred, Thank you for the question. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. from what you ... | ||
| Knee Injury | 3/12/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I thought that I had injured my knee last August jogging. It wasn't an acute thing but I gradually ... A: Kristie, Thanks for the question. Usually pain that develops gradually is more of an overuse injury ... | ||
| Elbow | 3/11/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I am a college softball player and yesterday we faced a girl who threw mid to high 50mph. She nailed ... A: Jessica, Sorry for the delay in answering you question. Continue to ice and work on ROM. Since it ... | ||
| Knee Injury | 3/8/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I play Netball to a high local club standard (having played to county and international level in the ... A: Charotte, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Bone brusing or bone marrow edema can take up ... | ||
| Resuming exercise after a long hiatus, Tennis Elbow? | 2/21/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: Sir: I'm a out of shape 56 year old male. 6' 1", 205 lbs. Pot belly and ashamed of it. I used to ... A: Jim, Thanks for the question. I would recommend following up with your physician to make sure you ... | ||
| gender specific injuries | 2/15/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: I need to find out if there are any gender specific sports injuries. Can you help A: Rita, The only gender specific sports injury that I can think of is the female triad. This is a ... | ||
| Sprained hand | 2/14/2011 | Tad Leusch |
| Q: about a month a go or so I lost my balance and fell on my bed and when I did I used my hand to get ... A: Cathleen, Thank you for the question. It is possible that you sprained your hand. Since you have ... | ||
Answers by Expert:
Dr George Tsatsos
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
All questions & injuries relating to the lower extremities. Runner's injuries, skier's foot problems,skaters' foot problems, etc 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
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
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
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
Awards and Honors
Very much into Sports Medicine
Over 30 years experience with sports & martial arts
Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Red Belt in Shidokan Karate
Expert Skier-37 years experience
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