Dr. Daniel Drapacz, D.P.M.

YES

Yes. it is contagious. The sooner you seek professional treatment the better.

Running will not worsen your flat feet though you may develop pain in your arches. You may want to try a pair of custom molded orthotics to prevent further arthritis damage due to your condition.

The soft tissue around the ankle can take up to three weeks to heal. It's always best to have an X-ray and see a doctor because a severe ankle sprain can cause chronic problems on the ankle if not treated correctly within the first three weeks.

Most likely something occurred during the procedure so they were not able to complete the work properly also it is possible to have further damage from the procedure. It's probably best to go to the same doctor or to seek a second opinion and have the ankle reevaluated You should be pain-free immediately after surgery, and the recovery is approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
If you're experiencing pain this long after surgery, something is probably wrong.

A corn is a problem in the skin caused by a bone prominence. A corn cap or pedicure may remove the hypertrophied skin temporarily. To get rid of the corn permanently you may require a minor outpatient procedure to smooth the bone.

You should see a ankle and foot specialist for "stress" X-rays in order to rule out fracture and/or ligament injury. An MRI maybe indicated.

Dr. Drapacz

Wall weight can be a contributing factor it is most likely not the reason for you to be suffering this debilitating pain. All too often that is a quick and flippant answer provided by primary care
or internal medicine physicians that don't have a clear understanding nor have done a thorough history and physical. There are a range of factors that can be part of the differential diagnosis from orthopedic problems to arthritic problems. I would encourage you to see a lower extremity specialist for a thorough consultation to determine what is the source of your discomfort.

Ankle sprains are frequently under treated resulting in long-term sequelae. You need a foot and ankle specialist to determine if it is a grade I or II sprain/tear. Furthermore 20% of these injuries have an osteochondral defect or fracture associated with it and require an MRI. Failure to seek appropriate acute tear often results in long term injury, frequent re-sprains, of permanent DJD/osteoarthritis. The correct diagnosis is often missed in the emergency room. Seek the care of a Foot and Ankle specialist immediately.