Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Jonathan Kletz
There are ways to remove ingrowing toenails. The best way is to remove portion of the toenail and take a chemical called phenol to destroy the nail root to try to prevent regrowth of a portion of the toenail. You can also get the entire toenail removed as well. Almost all podiatrist will do this. Thank you Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas2143408885.
There are multiple types of exercises you can perform for ankle pain. Most of them are range of motion exercises. Depending on the severity in which type of structural issue have with depending on which exercise. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Ankle swelling can be caused by many different conditions. It can be as basic as diet such as salt or can be secondary to injury, inflammation or some type systemic health issue such as congestive heart failure or high blood pressure. Recommend to get ankle evaluated by a physician. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. This results in a joint where bone articulates with bone resulting in significant pain and impairment. This could be secondary to trauma, overuse, or other causative factors. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Initially, symptoms may occur only following exercise, but over time may become constant. Other symptoms may include joint swelling, decreased range of motion, joint stiffness in the morning, difficulty walking, and the sensation of the joint "locking up". Recommended initial treatment options are anti-inflammatories, RICE, shoe gear modifications, bracing, steroid injections, and orthotics. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Ankle swelling and stiffness can be associated with arthritis. This is usually consistent with osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis. Pain with activity, stiffness with activity and swelling are not uncommon. There are other conditions such as capsulitis tendinitis that can cause similar symptoms. Recommend evaluation by a physician. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It depends on what type procedure that is being performed. Procedures that require less surgery healed quicker than more complicated procedures. I would check with your doctor doing the surgery give you a better estimate. Thank you and good luck. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Swelling of the ankle can be caused by many different things. Sometimes exercises alone will not help ankle swelling. Sometimes support stockings, anti-inflammatory medication might be needed. Would recommend getting an x-ray of the ankle to determine what may be causing swelling. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
There are many different treatment options for heel spurs. Orthotics, stretching exercises, anti-inflammatory medication, injections, physical therapy and surgery or different ways to address heel spur and plantar fasciitis. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to is a heel bunion. If you mean a bump on the back of your heel that can be fixed with conservative treatment such as anti-inflammatory medication and arch supports. Sometimes surgery is needed to remove the bump. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
yes, a heel spur/pain can be cured. There are conservative treatments which include stretching exercises, arch supports, anti-inflammatory medication and injections. If this does not help, then physical therapy and surgery can be considered. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Sprained ankles take different times to heal. Depending on the severity of the sprain. The more severe/more damage to the soft tissue the longer it will take to heal.
A bruise will dissipate in time on it's own. Depending on the severity of the bruise will determine how long it will take to heal.Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM, FACFASDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City.214-340-8885
Bunions do not require surgery. If they do become painful and affects your daily activities then surgery can be considered. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Bunions usually occur due to the way that the foot functions. Sometimes shoe gear can accelerate the process. Exercise itself does not usually cause a bunion to develop. It is usually due to the mechanics of how the foot functions. Avoiding titer shoes can be helpful. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
There are many different treatments for heel spur. Stretching exercises, oral anti-inflammatory medication, topical pain gels, physical therapy, injections and arch supports can be very beneficial in alleviating pain. Sometimes surgery is needed. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
A heel spur is usually associated with a condition called plantar fasciitis. There is a ligament on the bottom of the foot that gets inflamed and becomes painful. Stretching exercises, anti-inflammatory medication, arch supports and a frozen water bottle can be helpful. Sometimes injections of steroid are needed to help reduce inflammation and pain. On extreme cases surgery is needed. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
They make different devices to help straighten hammertoe, but they do not work in permanently straightening the toe. I hammertoe is caused by an imbalance of tendons. The only way to permanently straighten the toe is through some type of surgery. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Surgery for a hammer toe is elective and does not need to be done. If you're having pain or other issues with it then surgery is one option to treat the problem.Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM, FACFASDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City.214-340-8885
Ankle ligament injuries can heal themselves. Depends on the extent of the injury and severity. If it's a mild sprain in overtime this can eventually resolve. A more extensive injury can take longer or possibly might need additional treatment. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Arthritis is a permanent condition. Certain exercises can be better than others. The more active the joint is the worst the arthritic condition can get over time. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885