Dr. Antonella Cella, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
19-21 Fair Lawn Avenue Suite 2A Fair Lawn NJ, 07410About
Dr. Antonella Cella is a podiatrist practicing in Fair Lawn, NJ. Dr. Cella is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot and ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Cella 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.
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How do you treat a swollen heel?
A swollen heel can signify many things. The first step is to get an x-ray. At Cella Foot and Ankle Specialty we would take x-rays as well as utilize an ultrasound machine to verify if there are any significant pathologies. A clinical exam would be needed to assess the situation. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with ankle pain?
First, the reason for the ankle pain has to be determined. Acupuncture will not help with ankle pain, it may soothe some of the symptoms temporarily but you must keep in mind, that if there is ankle pain, there is a valid reason. See a podiatrist who will assess the situation, take X-rays and send you for an MRI. READ MORE
What should I do with a smashed toe?
You should probably see a doctor when you get a chance because you may have a fracture of the bone and the nail may have to be removed. For now, all you can do is to continue what you're doing and soaking in epson salt and lukewarm water READ MORE
Do you get anesthesia for ankle surgery?
Yes, you need anesthesia if you are having ankle surgery. Usually it is general anesthesia. READ MORE
Ingrown toenail?
YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. FROM THE PICTURE YOU SENT ME, YOU HAVE AN INFECTION AND IT COULD BECOME SERIOUS WHERE IT CAN GO TO THE BONE. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from a bone spur surgery?
It depends what type of bone spur you are talking about. If it is a bone spur under your heel and a plantar fasciotomy is performed as well, you should recover and be back in your shoes in 3 weeks. If the spur is on the back of your heel where the Achilles Tendon is, then it would require 6 to 8 weeks to recover. READ MORE
When is ankle surgery necessary?
This is not a simple question, but I am going to try to answer as best as I can. The only reason to have ankle surgery is if you had trauma where you tore your ligaments or your tendons. Another reason would be because you have an unstable ankle and you are chronically spraining your ankle. I hope this answers your question. READ MORE
Toenail surgery?
I never have my patients wait after toenail surgery. I do the procedure and I tell them to take it off (the bandage) that night. Then I tell them to set their foot in epson salt and water for 10 minutes. READ MORE
How long before you can walk after hammertoe surgery?
You should be able to walk after hammertoe surgery immediately as long as you wear a surgical shoe. If you have a pin, the pins are usually removed 4 to 6 weeks depending on where they are placed, and again, you can still walk with a surgical shoe for that time period. READ MORE
How do I know if my fracture is healing?
You need to see your doctors so they can take another X-ray and they will be able to tell you if the fractures healed. That is the only way to know that a fracture is healed. READ MORE
What can you never do after ankle surgery?
If you have a good ankle surgeon, you can pretty much do anything you want after surgery. If you're talking about total ankle implant, you are limited. You cannot do jumping or excessive activity. READ MORE
Why do I still have pain after ankle surgery?
It is normal to still have pain after ankle surgery due to the fact that it is a big surgery that requires opening of the entire ankle and there's a lot of scar tissue and the body needs to heal properly READ MORE
Will I be able to bend my toe after bunion surgery?
Yes you will definitely be able to bend your toe after bunion surgery. The important thing is you find a good surgeon to do the surgery. Unfortunately there are many out there who blotch the surgery and people do end up with the toe that does not function. Make sure to do your research, look at all reviews, and when you choose the correct physician you will have a very good outcome and will be happy. I have been practicing for 20 years and all of my patients are able to move their toe and women are able to wear high heels. All my patients are able to do all the things they weren't able to do before surgery. READ MORE
How long should I wear an ankle brace after a fracture?
Depending on your fracture, you were placed in a below knee cast or a walking boot. If this is the case, and then were given an ankle brace, then the brace is to be worn for 2 to 4 weeks. READ MORE
How can I relieve my ankle pain?
You should be seen and examined. An MRI may be necessary to help diagnose. READ MORE
Knots on the bottom of my feet?
From the picture, it looks like you have something called metatarsalgia. You may need custom orthotics, injections. READ MORE
Can a broken big toe that happened 35 years ago cause problems years later like varicose veins?
No, a broken big toe cannot cause varicose veins, but if you has an intra-articular fracture, meaning a break in the joint, then you could get osteoarthritis secondary to the trauma. READ MORE
How do you get rid of ankle pain after surgery?
Hi, Ankle pain after surgery could mean a lot of things. I suggest getting an MRI and X-rays to assess the situation. The reason I am saying this is because you should NOT be having pain after ankle surgery. The whole point of a surgery to the ankle is to stabilize and to make you pain free. So, if you are experiencing this you need to see if there's something else underlying, if the surgery was unsuccessful, or simply you may need more physical therapy. I hope this helps. READ MORE
Foot pain?
This could be a multitude of things. X-rays need to be taken, blood work done, and then you could be better evaluated. READ MORE
Sprained ankle?
Difficult to see image, but if I am looking at it correctly, I believe it is a small fracture, but again, image is fuzzy. READ MORE
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- Virtua West Jersey Hospital
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