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Dr. Eric Lui, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

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Dr. Eric Lui, DPM
  • Hartford, Connecticut
  • Medical School - New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Broken toe?

Go to an urgent care center for x-rays.

Can you walk after big toe fusion?

You will be able to walk once the fusion site is healed. You may be on crutches for 6-8 weeks post operatively

Bunion operation?

This is a question that is more appropriately directed to your surgeon

What are the treatment options for plantar fasciitis?

Calf stretches 3 times a day or more. Super feet orthotics. Coldwater soaks. Physical therapy. Cortisone injection. Custom orthotics.

Is my toe fine or do I need to go to the doctor? (would prefer not to)

Hello. You have a subungual hematoma which will grow out with the nail with time. No treatment is needed unless you have pain. An infection will manifest as pain/redness/swelling. READ MORE
Hello. You have a subungual hematoma which will grow out with the nail with time. No treatment is needed unless you have pain. An infection will manifest as pain/redness/swelling.

Foot infections?

Hello. Those look like plantar warts.

My ankle is swollen?

If there is no history of injury it may be gout.

What helps heel pain after ankle surgery?

Hello. You probably have an altered gait due to the ankle surgery. Try physical therapy.

Burning sensation in sole of both feet?

Hello, I'm not sure that sural neuropathy would cause burning in the sole of your foot. The posterior tibial nerve innervates the sole of your foot. I would see a foot specialist READ MORE
Hello,


I'm not sure that sural neuropathy would cause burning in the sole of your foot. The posterior tibial nerve innervates the sole of your foot. I would see a foot specialist to see if you have tarsal tunnel syndrome.

My ankles are swollen?

hello. swollen ankles can be due to many things. You do have a history of high blood pressure. This could be due to sodium in your diet. Please see your PCP.

Best course of action for month old toe injury?

Hello. I am sorry to hear about your injury. I would start with a xray. If that is negative then a mri is a possibilty. You could have a fracture or an injury to a ligament READ MORE
Hello. I am sorry to hear about your injury. I would start with a xray. If that is negative then a mri is a possibilty. You could have a fracture or an injury to a ligament about the 2nd toe joint. I would see a foot specialist

Planters wart?

See a podiatrist to have them removed.

Feet go purple with white blotches?

I would recommend getting evaluated for raynauds disease.

Foot pain?

It could be something called sinus tarsi syndrome. See a specialist for evaluation and treatment

My toe bump?

It’s probably a corn. See a foot doctor for treatment

I need help with my feet?

You could have athletes foot

Bunion surgery?

Hello,

Pain from surgery should normally improve over 2-3 months. It really depends what procedure was done.

What anesthesia is used for ingrown toenail surgery?

Normally local anesthesia in the office.

I have a red line on my toenail?

Hello, Any pigmented line in the nail can be concerning and should be evaluated by a doctor. Melanoma is always a differential diagnosis. The fact that it has not changed in READ MORE
Hello,

Any pigmented line in the nail can be concerning and should be evaluated by a doctor. Melanoma is always a differential diagnosis. The fact that it has not changed in 3-4 years is encouraging.