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Sudden onset of pain top of foot/front of ankle
Nov 29, 2009 03:10PM in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
it sounds like tendonitis. an MRI should be ordered to evaluate the soft tissue. a removable cast can be worn to help offload the foot and rest the tendons.
Ankle/foot/leg issues and cortisone injections
Nov 29, 2009 03:07PM in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
a cortisone injection should not be causing these problems. if the nerve was injured, it would only affect the nerve tissue distal from the injection site, not proximal. it is possible that you had a slight reaction to the injection. there are many different types of reactions that could occur (albeit it doesn't happen often). i suggest having your podiat...
Plantar plate tear - questions
Nov 28, 2009 06:31AM in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
i would get a second opinion from a podiatrist who is proficient in surgery. a plantar plate rupture calls for surgical repair. this procedure doesn't take long and will allow the plate to heal without scarring. this usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal. patients usually can enter into a physical therapy program for several weeks and can start to run within...
Foot arch Blister
Nov 28, 2009 06:22AM in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
it could be contact dermatitis or shingles. try a test application of cortisone to a small area and see if it improves. if it worsens, it may be some type of fungus. if you don't see any change, seek a podiatrist for a stronger cortisone (Westcort .2%) and apply twice daily. avoid wearing rubber sole shoes or old shoes. soak the feet in epson salts to ...
Tingles in heel
Nov 28, 2009 06:19AM in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
i am assuming that you have been non-weightbearing to the foot b/c of the surgery. when a person steps down for the first time and starts bearing weight, the feelings of tingling are normal b/c of stretching of the soft tissue/ligaments/ muscle. this feeling/sensation should diminish in time. physical thearpy should help. if the pain increases, go back to...
still hurting
Nov 28, 2009 06:15AM in the Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
i recommend getting another xray or MRI to see if the bone had healed. you may have a non-union or delayed union in which the fracture is still present. also, if the fracture was displaced and not realigned, this will throw off the foot's weight bearing capabilities and cause transfer weight to other areas...causing pain. fractures should heal in 8-10 week...