Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Jonathan Kletz
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
It depends on the severity of the bursitis. There are several different treatment options. Each person responds to treatment differently.Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM, FACFASDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City.214-340-8885
There are many type of activity that can aggravate a sprain. Always stay away from high impact activity in activity that causes lateral movement such as basketball, tennis. Sometimes just normal daily activity can aggravate condition as well. Wearing a brace can be beneficial to prevent reinjury. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Heel pain can go away. The heel spur will always be present unless of it is surgically removed. Arch supports, stretching exercises and other modalities can be beneficial in reducing pain. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Treatment of ankle arthritis can be performed in many ways. It depends on the severity. Mild cases can be treated with oral anti-inflammatory medication. Also ankle support/brace can be beneficial as well. Other cases require injection to help reduce inflammation and pain. In more extreme cases can require surgery.
Wearing appropriate shoes and using orthotics can be beneficial to try to prevent recurrence. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
There are many treatments for heel pain and heel spurs. Conservative treatment includes orthotics, stretching exercises, oral anti-inflammatory medication, steroid injections and physical therapy. Sometimes surgery is needed to alleviate pain as well. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It depends what causes the ankle pain. If there is structural damage then sometimes repair to the structural damage needs to be performed. Other times Physical Therapy can help. Anti-inflammatory medication, braces can be beneficial. I suggest that you see a specialist for evaluation.Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM, FACFASDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City.214-340-8885
It depends on the type of surgery and the amount of repair that is necessary. I suggest you ask your ankle surgeon.