- AminoFix injection for Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendonitis
- Arch Pain
- Bunions And Bursitis
- Certified Wound Care Specialist
- Comprehensive Foot And Ankle Surgery
- Congenital Foot And Ankle Deformities
- Corns And Calluses
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Flat Feet
- Foot And Ankle Fractures
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Hammertoes
- Laser treatment for fungal nails
- Heel Spurs
- Metatarsal Disorders
- Pediatric Foot And Ankle Problems & Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Foot And Ankle
- Sports Related Injuries
- Traumatic Surgery Of The Foot And Ankle
- Treatment Of Charcot Foot And Ankle Deformities
- Treatment Of Ingrown, Fungal And Thickened Nail Conditions
Welcome to the Patient Information Center! Here you will find information about the most common foot and ankle ailments. Click on any of the issues below to find out more about specific problems and what treatment options are available. Here you will also find links to interesting websites pertaining to podiatry. If you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us through the website or give us a call!
Common Ailments
- Achilles Tendon Disorders
- Acute Inflammation
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain
- Bunions
- Cavus Foot
- Charcot Foot
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Crossover Toe
- Diabetic Complications and Amputation Prevention
- Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Equinus
- Flexible Flatfoot
- Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gout
- Haglund’s Deformity (pump bump)
- Hallux Rigidus
- Hammertoes
- Heel Pain
- Ingrown Toenail
- Lisfranc Injuries
- Malignant Melanoma of the Foot
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle
- Pediatric Flatfoot
- Pediatric Heel Pain
- Peroneal Tendon Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
- Plantar Wart (Verruca Plantaris)
- Posterior Tibial
- Puncture Wounds
- Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle
- Sesamoid Injuries in the Foot
- Tailor’s Bunion
- Tarsal Coalition
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Toe and Metatarsal Fractures
Helpful Information & Links
The path to board certification by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) begins after graduating from an approved podiatric surgical residency program after which our doctors pass a rigorous written examination to become board qualified. Next, doctors spent up to 6 years of their initial practice time collecting various patient cases which demonstrate to the ABPS their decision-making, competency, and skills as a foot and ankle surgeon. After submission of these cases, detailed review, and acceptance to the ABPS, doctors sit for the ABPS oral examination held in Chicago, IL.
- Dr. Paradoa has satisfied requirements by the ABPS to become board certified in Foot, Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
Our patients can feel confident that they are being treated by a foot and ankle surgeon who has dedicated years of her education, training, and experience to achieving board certification status by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
The American Board of Podiatric Surgery website has a wealth of information about podiatry and the requirements that must be met.
A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is to the foot and ankle what a dentist is to the mouth, or an ophthalmologist to the eye — a doctor specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders resulting from injury or disease. A DPM makes independent judgments, prescribes medications and performs surgery. The human foot has a complex interrelation with the rest of the body which means that it may be the first area to show signs of serious conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Since the podiatric physician is often the first to detect symptoms of these disorders, he or she becomes a vital and sometimes lifesaving link in the health care team.
The American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons is a professional society of thousands of foot and ankle surgeons. Their website contains a plethora of information about advances in podiatry and connects its members to share that knowledge.
FootHealthFacts.org is the official consumer website of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. This is a wonderful resource of information! From what foot injuries Olympians have suffered from during the 2012 London Olympics to a growing trend in lawn mower accidents, you will find interesting, informative and compelling articles in the world of Podiatry.
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What Is Acute Inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s normal protective response to an injury, irritation, or surgery. This natural “defense” process brings increased blood flow to the area, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. As the body mounts this protective response, the symptoms of inflammation develop. These include:
- Swelling
- Pain
- Increased warmth and redness of the skin
Inflammation can be acute or chronic. When it is acute, it occurs as an immediate response to trauma (an injury or surgery), usually within two hours. When it is chronic, the inflammation reflects an ongoing response to a longer-term medical condition, such as arthritis.
Although inflammation can be caused by an infection, they are not the same and are treated differently. Your foot and ankle surgeon can best determine the cause of your inflamed tissue.
Treatment
To reduce inflammation and the resulting swelling and pain, injured tissue needs to be properly treated. The earlier you start treatment, the better.
Initial treatment for acute inflammation in the foot or ankle consists of RICE therapy:
- Rest: Stay off the foot or ankle. Walking may cause further injury.
- Ice: Apply an ice pack to the injured area, placing a thin towel between the ice and the skin. Use ice for 20 minutes and then wait at least 40 minutes before icing again.
- Compression: An elastic wrap should be used to control swelling.
- Elevation: The foot or ankle should be raised slightly above the level of your heart to reduce swelling.
Elevate the Leg Properly
In addition to the above measures, your foot and ankle surgeon may prescribe a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, or another type of medication.
If Pain Persists or Becomes Worse
The symptoms of inflammation typically improve within two or three days. If your pain and discomfort do not improve after three days, call your doctor or go to an emergency room to determine whether a more serious problem exists.
As with any medical problem, it’s important that you follow your doctor’s instructions carefully regarding your injury or postoperative care.
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