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Yena H Do, DPM  
Female, 37
Cambridge, MA

Specialties: skin allergies, foot/ankle trauma, foot pain

Interests: podiatry, advanced flaps, skin grafts
Cambridge Podiatry
(617) 821-6329
2464 Massachusetts Ave #100
Cambridge, MA
My Posts
fibular sesamoid fracture / osteonecrosis
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
if you have osteonecrosis, the MRI will show darkening at the sesamoids. if this is the case, you need to be nonweight bearing to allow the bone to heal. if this continues to become a problem, you have to take out the sesamoid.
Peroneal tendonopathy clicking and pain
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
you should get phsycial therapy to rehab the tendon. the clicking could be the tendon rolling off teh ankle bone. if this is the case, you will need a surgical procedure to hollow out the bone to allow the tendon to sit in and not pop out. oftentimes, this popping occurs from the swelling and usually subsides.
arizona brace
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
no. they don't help much at the end stage...but some patients like the padding.
Ball of foot pain
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
as we get older, we can't bounce back from stresses to our bodies like in our early years. i get this problem after 1 hour of standing in high heels! heels are fine, but once we cross the line of wearing discomfort, keep the heels on until discomfort sets in. then go find a seat! if you know you have to be on your feet for extended periods, try a lower he...
help interpet
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
your sesamoid is split (which is a common finding/anomaly). no history of fracture.
Are 11-yr Foot Moulds for Custom Orthotics too old?
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
yes. get a new casting.
Heel bone
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
you should not walk until healing is noted. usually 6-7 weeks.
Swollen foot
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
you have gout which causes crystalization to the joint which result in pain and inflammation. you need to change your diet: cut out alcohol, organ meat (bologna,hotdogs), shelled seafood, and drink lots of water. get your kidneys checked to make sure they are fine. lastly, if this continues, you will need to be placed on an anti-gout medication (allop...
Flesh around nail
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
it can be cut and cauterized in the office. however, if you give it time, it will go away as long as the nail is not penetrating it.
Foot/Leg pain
Jan 16, 2011 in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
you may have strained your muscle. take an anti-inflammatory like advil. apply heat to the area for 10 min and then end with ice for 10 min. if this doensn't improve, see your doc.