Dr. Yong J Zhu DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
188 Mountain Ave Hackettstown NJ, 07840About
Dr. Yong Zhu is a podiatrist practicing in Hackettstown, NJ. Dr. Zhu is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Zhu 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.
Education and Training
NY college of podiatric medici DPM 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
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Dr. Yong J Zhu DPM's Expert Contributions
5 Common Conditions Seen By a Podiatrist and Treatment Options
In a podiatry office, A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine provides comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of foot and ankle conditions that affect people of all ages. In this article, we will discuss five common conditions and how they are treated to alleviate the misery of foot pain and give patients...
How do you get rid of a bruise on your ankle?
The answer is "it depends" on the cause of the bruise. root cause has to be treated before the bruise is rid off. please seek consultation with local podiatrist. READ MORE
What should I do my big toe nail is about to fall off
Your condition should be seen in a podiatrist office asap. READ MORE
How long does it take for a cortisone shot to work on a heel spur?
The answer is "it depends". depends on the severity of the spur/inflammation/fasciitis etc. recommend you to seek a consultation and ask these questions to the doctor that is treating you. READ MORE
Why does my Achilles tendon hurt?
Hi, there are many reason why the achilles tendon and surrounding area has pain. tendonitis, nerve irritation, inflammation of ankle joint, flat feet, tight tendon/ligament, bone spur etc...therefore, I recommend that you seek a local podiatrist consultation for evaluation. READ MORE
How do you fix a hammertoe?
The answer is dependent on the severity of deformity of hammertoe. There are many different procedures. please consult a local podiatrist on an assessment with treatment options. READ MORE
Does a foot bunion need surgery?
This is dependent on whether the bunion bothers you or not in terms of pain or interrupt quality of life activities or can't fit shoes, etc.... Or simply want to prevent the problem from getting worse. READ MORE
What can you put on a bunion to stop hurting?
Unfortunately, there are no definitive remedies to stop a painful bunion other then surgery because likely the pain is due to malalign joint which is the root cause of the bunion. the conservative ways are pain creams, bunion pads, change shoes, insoles, therapy, etc... these are temporary reliefs. I recommend you to see a local podiatrist to seek treatment options. READ MORE
What exercises to avoid with a bunion?
hi, unfortunately, there are no exercises to prevent a bunion. A bunion is a structural deformity of the big toe drifting towards the second toe, and a bump on the side of the big toe joint also develops. a bunion can only be fixed and realign, once realign, then there are ways to prevent it from coming back. if you need more education, please look into my youtube channel. FEETNBEYOND of NJ. READ MORE
Does heel spur need treatment?
The answer is it "depends", depends on the symptoms, pain, discomfort, interrruption to you quality of life, shoe gear, working ability, etc... please consult a podiatrist if needed for full range of options. READ MORE
What medications help with ankle pain?
The answer is depending on what is the root cause of the pain. medication such as pain creams and oral medication can only help with the pain, but not addressing the root cause will likely have the pain reocurred at later time. So I would recommend for you to see a local podiatrist or orthopedic doctor to find the root cause. READ MORE
Is it possible to correct my ankles?
Yes, there are solutions. Please go to Alignmyfeet.com, or google hyprocure procedure, find a local doctor that does this. hope this helps. READ MORE
What does gout pain in the ankle feel like?
From hearing from my patients, it is like your ankle is on fire, one of the worse pain you can experience. READ MORE
Can I walk on a sprained ankle?
Usually doctors do not recommend continue to use a body part that is injured, we recommend a full diagnosis first. READ MORE
Do I need an x-ray for a sprained ankle?
Depends on the sympotoms, location, type of sprain, disruption on life activities, duration of injury...please consult your doctor. READ MORE
Is walking good for ankle arthritis?
Depends on what other treatment you already implemented, if walking is your only answer, then may not be good. READ MORE
How long does an ankle ligament injury take to heal?
The answer is it depends on the ligament damaged or injured, extend of injury, and history of flare ups. THe worst it is the longer the treatment. the more flare ups in the past, the more treatment is needed. etc...please address this with your doctor. READ MORE
Can I fix a swollen ankle at home?
The answer is "it depend" , depend on the root cause of the swelling, so please consult a doctor on this. READ MORE
How long is the treatment for ankle bursitis?
The answer is it depends on the reason for the bursitis, extend of bursitis, and history of flare ups. THe worst it is the longer the treatment. the more flare ups in the past, the more treatment is needed. etc...please address this with your doctor. READ MORE
What treatments are effective for ankle sprain?
The answer is it depends on the reason for the sprain, extend of sprain, and extend of structure dammage. THe worst it is the longer the treatment. please address this with your doctor. READ MORE
What is good for ankle pain?
The answer is it depends, it depends on the root cause of the pain. if that is not known, there is no way to know what is the best treatment. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Amyloid beta protein (1-40) forms calcium-permeable, Zn2+-sensitive channel in reconstituted lipid vesicles.
- Pyoderma gangrenosum with lung injury.
- Fresh and nonfibrillar amyloid beta protein(1-40) induces rapid cellular degeneration in aged human fibroblasts: evidence for AbetaP-channel-mediated cellular toxicity.
- Effects of inhaled low molecular weight heparin on airway allergic inflammation in aerosol-ovalbumin-sensitized guinea pigs.
- Epidemiological survey of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and alpha-1-deficiency in China.
- [Reversal of multidrug resistance by cyproheptadine in KBV200 cells].
- [Analysis of new type composite antioxidant by HPLC/APCI-MS].
- [Pulmonary angitis and granulomatosis].
- Green fluorescent protein as a visual selection marker for papaya (Carica papaya L.) transformation.
- XAFS studies of Rh nanostructures on porous silicon.
- Rearrangements in the second intron of the RARA gene are present in a large majority of patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia and are used as molecular marker for retinoic acid-induced leukemic cell differentiation.
- A preliminary report on the intervention trials of primary liver cancer in high-risk populations with nutritional supplementation of selenium in China.
- [The profile of T-lymphocyte subsets' populations in 4 different kinds of pulmonary disorders].
- A multi-scale view of skin thermal pain: from nociception to pain sensation.
- [Mesothelioma and mesothelial hyperplasia].
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