Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Jonathan Kletz
Chiropractic care can be beneficial in helping all different types of musculoskeletal issues. It depends on the type of ankle injury and what the extent of the injuries/damage to the ankle and its surrounding tissue. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
There are many different types of dislocations of the ankle joint. It depends on the amount of injury/damage to soft tissue structure such as ligaments, joint capsule and tendons. This is best to be evaluated by a specialist and possible MRI to determine extent of damage. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Ankle pain can be caused by many different reasons. Getting x-rays and an evaluation of the ankle joint can be very beneficial in determining the cause which will eventually determine the best treatment for your condition. I recommend you see a podiatrist or specialist. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Flatfoot deformity is usually something that you're born with or can occur over time due to tendon tear or injury. If you're looking to correct the problem that no a chiropractor cannot fix the problem. The chiropractor can help reduce pain associated with condition. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Many different things can cause ankle pain. It could be as simple as tendinitis, inflammation of the joint capsule or it could be arthritis. I would recommend evaluation by a specialist. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Treatment for ankle sprains vary. It depends on the degree of sprain. Mild sprains to be treated with anti-inflammatory medication, ice, elevation and reduction in activity. Sometimes an ankle brace can be used to help stabilize the joint and reduce stress on injured ligaments. If there is a tear, then this would be treated completely different. I recommend getting your ankle evaluated by a physician. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It depends what is causing the heel pain. If it is plantar fasciitis then a frozen water bottle for cold therapy, stretching exercises and arch supports can be beneficial. Sometimes anti-inflammatory medication can be taken as well to help reduce inflammation and pain. It is due to trauma that I would recommend x-ray.
It depends on what is causing the heel pain. Massaging of the heel can be beneficial to help alleviate some discomfort. Sometimes other modalities are needed such as injections, arch supports, stretching exercises and physical therapy. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Depends on the cause of the heel pain. If you have plantar fasciitis sometimes oral anti-inflammatory medication can be effective in reducing inflammation and eradicating problem. Other causes the field pain may require more than just medication. Recommend you see a podiatrist. Thank you Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Keeping foot elevated, applying ice and reducing activity can help with throbbing discomfort after surgery. You can check with your surgeon to see if he can take anti-inflammatory medication. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It depends what ankle pain is coming from. If it's arthritis, trauma or inflammation of the joints are several different ways to treat it. Having ankle evaluated will be the best way to work on improving your ankle pain. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It depends on the extent of the damage that was done to the ankle and how well the fracture has been fixated. I would suggest you speak with your surgeon to ask him when you start walking on your. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
After having a dislocated ankle depends on what ligaments and structures were injured. The more soft tissue injury the longer recuperative time can take. MRI can be determined to see if there is soft tissue tears or ligament tears. This is best to be evaluated by a physician that treats this type of injury. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It depends what is the cause of the heel pain. Massage can be beneficial and improving blood flow and releasing tension.Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM, FACFASDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City.214-340-8885
There are many reasons to have ankle pain. I would recommend that x-ray of the ankle to determine if there is any bone issues. Also I would have ankle evaluated by a specialist to see if there is any ligament or tendon issues as well. Once the cause of the problem is identified then appropriate treatment can be given. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Treatment for arthritis varies. Depends on the degree of pain. Also depends on the amount of bone changes that are associated with condition. Anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy can be beneficial to help reduce discomfort. Sometimes steroid injections can be beneficial as well. On other occasions surgery to either remove bone spurs, bone fragments or other types procedures can be performed. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Ankle pain can be caused by many different reasons. Arthritis, tendinitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the joint are just to name a few causes. I would recommend seeing podiatrist and having an x-ray to evaluate your ankle pain. Thank you Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
The type of postoperative dressing is usually up to the physician. Each physician has a different type of dressing they like postoperatively to stabilize the surgical area. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Typically we developed a subungual hematoma the discoloration under the toenail can last for several months. As time goes by the discoloration will change colors and will slowly grow out as the new nail grows out. Typically with infections you have swelling, drainage, and/or pain. If you're concerned about possible infection I would have it evaluated by a physician just to make sure that there is nothing else wrong. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
After a big toe joint fusion you can walk. Usually depending on which joint of the big toe is fused they will angle it to a certain degree so that walking can occur.