Orthopedics

Recent Answers

2009-11-05 Podiatry - 2nd metatarsal base fracture:

This Chicago Podiatrist says...... Sorry to say , but you need an additional opinion. What is the reason for the fracture??????? Unless it is a fracture from an injury then...... the stress fracture

2009-11-05 Podiatry - Under foot clicking:

This Chicago Podiatrist says...... Probably an accessory ossicle(a small little bone around 1/4 inch) or the flexor tendon. As the toes move the tendon or ossicle "catches" around the metatarsal joint

2009-11-04 Podiatry - Foot Pain:

This Chicago Sports Medicine Podiatrist says...... Please read the disclaimer first. You are supposed to rest it until it gets better-for 3 weeks... but since you have an upcoming race-I am going to

2009-11-03 Podiatry - Ball of foot scarring after surgery.:

This Chicago Podiatrist says.... Go see a plastic surgeon that does post-trauma reconstruction or post-burn. They usually will have the best training in scar revision and difficult scars. Ask your podiatrist

2009-11-02 Podiatry - post surgery ???:

This Chicago Podiatrist will answer this question IN ANY SURGERY-- If a nerve is trapped by a suture-then you need to go in and free it- No guarantee that the symptoms will resolve,but it should improve