Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Antonella Cella, DPM
Difficult to see image, but if I am looking at it correctly, I believe it is a small fracture, but again, image is fuzzy.
Unfortunately it cannot be cured without surgery, but it can be maintained with little to no pain with conservative treatments.
It will take 4 to 6 weeks.
If you still have motion, fusion is not the answer. Injections with other types of conservative treatments can be accomplished.
It feels like an electric shock the minute you put your foot down and bear weight.
The bunion can be fixed alone through osteotomies. There are different types of osteotomies meaning that the bone can be cut in different ways depending on the angle of deformity. Also, if the flatfoot is very severe it is probably best to fix the bunion through the mid-foot in order to elevate the arch.
We ask patients to keep their foot elevated so as to decrease swelling because swelling can cause complications such as incisions not healing and softly tissue not healing.
You need to be evaluated. I would start you with X-rays and an MRI for now. You could wear an ankle brace to help you.
When major causes plantar fascitis.
I don't like talking bad about another surgeon. But your surgeon does not seem to be giving you the correct information. Non absorbable are the best, I did training in plastics as well as foot and ankle and I only use non absorbable sutures. You may need revising of the incision.
This one is a difficult one to answer. Mostly because there are many different diagnosis for what you are describing. You could have vascular disease, neuropathy, diabetes, or any other muscular problems. X-rays, MRI, and blood work need to be done to evaluate and give you a better answer.
6 to 8 weeks and friends on what you had done
Yes. A podiatrist specializes only in foot in ankle. All ailments of the foot and ankle including vascular, dermatology common neurology common orthopedics is handled by a podiatrist. I hope this answers your question.
This is not a simple question to answer. The reason being that there are many different types of sports related foot pain. Treatment depends on the diagnosis and reason for the foot pain. But, if I were to begin somewhere, I would say that good alignment must be accomplished of not only your feet, but ankles, knees, hips, and spine as well. This is done through a series of X-rays that are evaluated. The use of custom made orthotics from a well reputable laboratory as well as the correct prescription from the specialist, such as myself, is required. Depending on the type of pain, there are specific and targeted types of sports strapping that can be provided, as well as ultrasound techniques, and electrical stimulation to the foot and ankle. I hope this answers your question.