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All medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle. Specializing in Pain Management of the Foot & Ankle using Advanced Cryosurgical techniques. Also woundcare and limb salvage.
I am a Podiatrist in private practice for 17 years in Tampa Florida Organizations American Board of Podiatric Surgery Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, Florida Podiatric Medical Association, American Professional Wound Care Association, Cryostar certified in Foot Cryosurgery Publications http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Heel-Pain-and-Treatment-Options&id=270285 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Relief-for-Foot-Pain-Due-to-Diabetic-Neuropathy&id=438090 http://ezinearticles.com/?Permanent-Relief-for-Ingrown-Toenails&id=387593 http://ezinearticles.com/?Foot-Cryosurgery-for-Plantar-Fasciitis,-Heel-Pain,-Mortons-Neuroma-and-Neuropathy&id=261571 Education/Credentials I am a board-certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and a certified Foot Cryosurgeon
This is my chosen profession and I enjoy helping others.
I hope to give people valuable information that will improve their lives. Too often, when people see their Drs. they are rushed and do not get a chance to ask questions. Hopefully I can help.
25% of bones in the human body are located in the feet! The feet can be one of the most indicative signs of an individual's health. Early symptoms for diabetes, arthritis and circulatory problems can often show themselves initially in the feet. The average person walks about 10,000 steps a day.
Hi Jerry, I treat many complex pain conditions of the foot and ankle with cryosurgery. I can tell you that it takes years of experience to treat these types of conditions and this would not be an easy
Hi Chris, I would see a podiatrist. It sounds like you may have an infection. You may require an antibiotic and other treatment. Sincerely, Marc Katz, DPM Tampa, FL Advanced Podiatry http://www
Hi, I would recommend cryosurgery before alcohol injections. Alcohol may cause changes to the nerve that make cryosurgery less successful and typically will require more than one treatment. Sorry
Hi Patsy, You can certainly have a ganglion cyst in the foot around tendons and joints. On MRI these may appear as white or black depending on the type of images that were being examined. It is possible
Hi Jennifer, The pain that you have sounds like a neuroma or neuritis. This is nerve inflammation due to compression of the nerves. Walking and certain shoes can aggravate the problem. I would be

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