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Dr. Aldijan Sabic

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Aldijan Sabic is a podiatrist practicing in CHANDLER, AZ. Dr. Sabic is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Sabic 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.
9 years Experience
Dr. Aldijan Sabic
  • CHANDLER, AZ
  • Kent State Podiatry School
  • Accepting new patients

I have a weird growth on my ankle. What could it be?

This could be a deformity due to trauma or a tumor, or cyst.

What shoes should I wear for hammertoe?

Shoes do not solve this issue, but avoiding tight shoes obviously will help decrease the pressure as you already know. Hammer toes happen due to tendon or joint issue. If hereditary, READ MORE
Shoes do not solve this issue, but avoiding tight shoes obviously will help decrease the pressure as you already know. Hammer toes happen due to tendon or joint issue. If hereditary, then it is more common to get this deformity, which will progress and get worse if left untreated.

My grandfather's wound is not healing. What should we do?

This is urgent to get checked by a podiatrist with wound care experience. This ulcer will progress and get worse if left untreated, and the infection may lead to infection in his READ MORE
This is urgent to get checked by a podiatrist with wound care experience. This ulcer will progress and get worse if left untreated, and the infection may lead to infection in his blood and he may risk loosing his foot or life if it is not treated ASAP.

I am not able to flex my foot. Why?

You may have a bone spur preventing the motion of a joint or tendonitis.

My foot still hasn't healed after I fell last month. What should I do?

You may have partially torn a ligament or have a stress fracture. This will progress and get worse if left untreated.

My feet sweat a lot. Is that normal or is it a problem?

This is a common problem that some patients have, and it can be easily treated. This will progress and get worse if left untreated and may cause fungal toenails and other skin READ MORE
This is a common problem that some patients have, and it can be easily treated. This will progress and get worse if left untreated and may cause fungal toenails and other skin problems and infections.

Right below my big toe hurts when putting on my shoes. What should be done?

This could be a stress fracture or a partial ligament rupture which will progress and get worse if left untreated.

I have what looks like a blister but it isn't going away. It's also painful. What should I do?

This can turn into a severe infection if not treated. If the pus makes a tunnel down to bone, it may get the bone infected and then the only treatment may be amputation of that READ MORE
This can turn into a severe infection if not treated. If the pus makes a tunnel down to bone, it may get the bone infected and then the only treatment may be amputation of that bone and 6 weeks of daily IV antibiotics.

I have a blue spot on my heel which looks like a blood clot. What could this be?

This can turn into a severe infection if not treated. If the pus makes a tunnel down to bone, it may get the bone infected and then the only treatment may be amputation of that READ MORE
This can turn into a severe infection if not treated. If the pus makes a tunnel down to bone, it may get the bone infected and then the only treatment may be amputation of that bone and 6 weeks of daily IV antibiotics.

Can you have surgery for nerve pain?

You can have surgery for anything, but will it actually work is the question. These surgeries have very little chance of working. There are multiple conservative options that work READ MORE
You can have surgery for anything, but will it actually work is the question. These surgeries have very little chance of working. There are multiple conservative options that work well. I have a specific topical medication that works really well for my patients with your diagnosis. Also, insurances cover this medication.

How do you manage bone spurs?

These can be managed conservatively most of the time. Depending on the location and severity. There are multiple conservative options that work well. Different shoes may help READ MORE
These can be managed conservatively most of the time. Depending on the location and severity. There are multiple conservative options that work well. Different shoes may help some, I can make custom inserts if needed, or could be something as simple as a certain stretch that I would recommend, these are just a few options.

How can you tell the difference between a fracture and a dislocation?

X-ray. You can also have both at the same time.

What causes bone pain in the foot?

It is usually biomechancs of your foot. It may be even that your fat pad is diminishing or a tendonitis. There are multiple conservative options that work very well.

How do I help my son who's ankle surgery is delayed?

Sprained ankles usually do not need surgery. Even if there was a fracture, most of these can be treated conservatively entirely.

Can nerve damage be repaired in the foot?

Very unlikely surgically.

How do you test for ankle instability?

These tests are very hands on and it is impossible to teach you over written words. Sprained ankles or instability usually do not need surgery, unless left untreated for some time. READ MORE
These tests are very hands on and it is impossible to teach you over written words. Sprained ankles or instability usually do not need surgery, unless left untreated for some time.

What causes pain under your foot?

It could be due to biomechanical issues or overuse.

What's wrong with the bottom of my feet?

It could be due to biomechanical issues or overuse, which are both easily treated, so you can continue to enjoy life without lower extremity pain.

I have twisted my ankle on a walk and don't know how to fix it?

A stress fracture is likely and is easily treated, so you can continue to enjoy life without chronic lower extremity pain.