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Dr. Christian Robertozzi, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Christian Robertozzi is a podiatrist practicing in Newton, NJ. Dr. Robertozzi is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Robertozzi diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
43 years
Experience
Dr. Christian Robertozzi, DPM
- Newton, NJ
- California School of Podiatric Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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How long after ankle surgery can I walk normally?
That depends on what surgery you have done and what is being repaired. Speak to your surgeon who know best about his postoperative course of treatment.
How long will my ankle dislocation hurt?
Without knowing the severity of the dislocation and more about your pain threshold, it is not possible to put a time frame on it. If you can be very specific about the injury and READ MORE
Without knowing the severity of the dislocation and more about your pain threshold, it is not possible to put a time frame on it. If you can be very specific about the injury and tell me what you feel your pain threshold is, then it would be possible to give you a ballpark time frame.
Can a heel bunion be fixed?
I've never heard of a heel bunion. But if you are referring to is a bump on the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts, then the answer is yes. It can be surgically READ MORE
I've never heard of a heel bunion. But if you are referring to is a bump on the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts, then the answer is yes. It can be surgically removed like a bunion. It is called a Haglund's deformity.
How long does it take for a cortisone shot to work on a heel spur?
It depends on the type of cortisone that is used. There are rapid acting and slow release. In either case, it is not instantaneous. It is a slow gradual process that can go away READ MORE
It depends on the type of cortisone that is used. There are rapid acting and slow release. In either case, it is not instantaneous. It is a slow gradual process that can go away in days or take weeks depending on the severity of the pain. Usually there are noticeable decreases in the pain, usually over days.
How do you get rid of a bruise on your ankle?
If your definition of a bruise is the same as mine, blood that has leaked out of a broken blood vessel from an injury, then you have to let your body slowly absorb it back. Every READ MORE
If your definition of a bruise is the same as mine, blood that has leaked out of a broken blood vessel from an injury, then you have to let your body slowly absorb it back. Every person will do that at a different rate. Also, the size of the bruise will make a difference in how fast it gets resorbed.
How do you fix a hammertoe?
There are many surgical procedures that are used to fix a hammertoe. However, they all accomplish the same thing. That is to make the toe straight.
Can hammertoe be fixed with surgery?
Yes it can.
Can I exercise with ankle arthritis?
For the most part, the answer is yes. If the arthritis is mild to moderate, there should be enough motion in the joints to exercise. The bottom line is how much pain is there when READ MORE
For the most part, the answer is yes. If the arthritis is mild to moderate, there should be enough motion in the joints to exercise. The bottom line is how much pain is there when you're exercising? The pain will limit your exercise. In severe arthritis, the pain and the limited motion may prevent you from exercising.
What activities to avoid with a sprained ankle?
You should be wearing a brace to limit the motion in the ankle, so the ligaments have a better chance of healing properly. You should do as little as possible. No sports or lower READ MORE
You should be wearing a brace to limit the motion in the ankle, so the ligaments have a better chance of healing properly. You should do as little as possible. No sports or lower extremity training that puts weight on the sprained ankle.
What should you avoid after heel surgery?
It depends on what type of heel surgery you have.
How can I strengthen my ankles?
Sit next to a wall or some other object that won't move with pressure put on it. Push the outside of your foot against the wall. You will feel the muscles on the outside of your READ MORE
Sit next to a wall or some other object that won't move with pressure put on it. Push the outside of your foot against the wall. You will feel the muscles on the outside of your leg tighten up. These are the muscles that prevent ankle sprains. Count slowly to ten. Relax. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
How long after toe surgery can I wear shoes?
It depends on what was done and your pain tolerance. Your doctor can give you a better idea based on what was done.
Will heel spur heal on its own?
The heel spur will not dissolve on its own. However, the inflammation that is caused by the ligament or muscle attached to the bone that caused the heel spur, can resolve on its READ MORE
The heel spur will not dissolve on its own. However, the inflammation that is caused by the ligament or muscle attached to the bone that caused the heel spur, can resolve on its own.
What is the best treatment for heel spurs?
It all depends on where the heel spur is located. Is it on the bottom of the heel or is it in the back? If it is on the back of the heel, when does it hurt? Is the skin where READ MORE
It all depends on where the heel spur is located. Is it on the bottom of the heel or is it in the back? If it is on the back of the heel, when does it hurt? Is the skin where it hurts red? Does the area appear swollen or puffy? Does it hurt when you walk? Is it sore when you get up out of bed in the morning? Is it sore when you get up after sitting for a long period of time? The answer to those questions would allow me to provide a better answer.
What is the treatment for broken foot toe?
If the bones are not separated, then splinting the toe to its neighbor for 6 weeks is the treatment. If the x-rays show that the bones are separated and not well aligned, then READ MORE
If the bones are not separated, then splinting the toe to its neighbor for 6 weeks is the treatment. If the x-rays show that the bones are separated and not well aligned, then surgical correction to reset them is recommended.
How long after ankle surgery can I run?
That depends on the type of surgery you are having done.
How soon after ankle surgery can I drive?
That depends on what was done.
Can an ankle brace help with pain?
It all depends on what is causing the pain. If it is tendinitis or a sprained ankle, the ankle brace would be helpful but may not be the only care you need. If on the other hand READ MORE
It all depends on what is causing the pain. If it is tendinitis or a sprained ankle, the ankle brace would be helpful but may not be the only care you need. If on the other hand the pain is caused by a tumor of one sort or another, then the brace is no good. Plus waiting to get a definitive diagnosis may not be in your favor.
Infected area under foot - wart?
From the picture, it looks like a wart, but rom your description it has been self- treated which may very well have altered the true look of the lesion. It's not a matter of cleaning READ MORE
From the picture, it looks like a wart, but rom your description it has been self- treated which may very well have altered the true look of the lesion. It's not a matter of cleaning it, but rather getting rid of the wart which is caused by a virus. You can start by using over the counter wart medication; however, it would be best to see a podiatrist and make sure that it is a wart before putting medication on it.
Swelling in feet and ankles
The scenario you tell makes it sound like you have what is called venous insufficiency. However, you are very young to have that problem. There is a test that can be done to READ MORE
The scenario you tell makes it sound like you have what is called venous insufficiency. However, you are very young to have that problem. There is a test that can be done to test for it called a venous duplex that can be ordered by a podiatrist.
