David L Kahan, DPM

06/28/2019

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06/28/2019

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Arthritis/Hallux rigidus
Ankle Trauma
Peroneal tendon tear or split
Ligament sprain or tear
Sub-talar arthritis or instability
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Plantar fasciitis/Heel Spur Pain
Chronic Foot Pain
Achilles tendonitis
Neuroma

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11/08/2017

Agree with Dr. Pool's answer to "I am experiencing foot pain. The following also describes me: Swollen foot. What should I do?"

Dr. Pool responded: See your doctor. See your doctor for an exam. Impossible to say without more details or a picture. ..

10/31/2017

Agree with Dr. Keith's answer to "Ingrown toenail over year big red both sides now has blisters forming and nail spurs are penetrating skin all the way thru to the skin like splinters."

Dr. Friedlander responded: This is potentially. a serious condition that can lead to life threatening infections and even systemic infections that could kill you. Make an appointment to see a podiatrist or other health care professional for immediate evaluation and treatment before more serious issu...

10/31/2017

Agree with Dr. Anyanwu's answer to "This morning I got punched in the nose, I think had a concussion, didn’t get it checked as I didn’t pass out, I feel fine but dunno if I should sleep?"

Dr. Anyanwu responded: You. Can still have concussion without passing out. Rest and avoid any contact sports. Report to your doctor any

10/31/2017

Just answered: "My 8 y/o son is complaining of random joint pain. At first it was his foot, which stayed painful for 3 weeks, now his..." See answer on

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Dr. Kahan respondió: Pediatric joint pain. Please be evaluated by pediatrician and have blood work done to rule out juvenile arthritis. Not likely, but it does exist and it...

10/31/2017

Just answered: "Ankle pain, swelling and randomly bruising. Being told I'm too young to have any "problems". I've had multiple fractu..." See answer on

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Dr. Kahan responded: Chronicle ankle pain. You should be seen by a "real doctor." You may need an MRI to assess soft tissue damage in the ankle. "Problems" are usually not age determin...

10/31/2017

Just answered: "I have a bad pain under my foot after running, but only sometimes and then it goes away after a few days. It only com..." See answer on

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Dr. Kahan responded: Running foot pain. Please be more specific as to where the pain is. That is paramount to answering your question. Thanks

10/31/2017

Agree with Dr. Stachler's answer to "My husband is complainig that 2 of his toes only the tip oh them are completely dead. what could that be? please help"

Dr. Stachler responded: Numbness of the toes. Is your husband a diabetic? Peripheral neuropathy (numbness of the toes) is common in these patients.…

10/31/2017

Just answered: "Does the length of a volleyball knee pad affect leg growth? Which one,short or long,is more harmful to the leg over ..." See answer on

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Dr. Kahan responded: Volleyball Knee Pad. Absolutely NOT! Unless the pad has a padlock that attaches to the knee or leg bone you should be safe. :)

10/31/2017

Just answered: "Plantar wart on my sole of my feet have tried everything even surgery. It is now causing back and hip pain as I work..." See answer on

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Dr. Kahan responded: Plantar Wart?. The "wart" should be confirmed by being cut out again or seeing a podiatrist to confirm that it is actually a wart. There are many "mimickers" of warts on the foot.

08/03/2017

Just answered: "For stress injury to 2 out of 5 metatarsal in my foot, how long will I have to wear a cam boot for?" See answer on

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Dr. Kahan responded: 3-5 weeks. Figure on 3-5 weeks. Be sure to see your doctor at 4 weeks to be sure all is well.

07/12/2017

Agree with Dr. Keith's answer to "There is a grading systerm that gives a grade to the type of achilles rupture you have. Why would I not be given one?"

Dr. Keith responded: Partial or complete.. Simply stated, the tendon is either a partial tear or completely ruptured. The treatment varies, of course, on a host of factors. These factors Include, but are not limited to, severity, location, age, general health and activity levels.

07/09/2017

Just answered: "It is on my trunk. Not on toes?" See answer on

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Dr. Kahan responded: Mystery question. What is on your trunk that is not on your toes?

07/06/2017

Agree with Dr. Keith's answer to "What is the definition or description of: Big toe bent?"

Dr. Keith responded: Bent out of shape.. A bent big toe can be described as angular deviation of the big toe. The "bend" can involve either one or both bones in the toe, the joint between them or possibly the ball of the foot. The bending can occur in any direction, but a side-to-side deviation is p...

07/04/2017

Agree with Dr. Hellman's answer to "1 week, 6 days after and achilles rupture, a podiatrist put a cast on with toes pointed downwards. How long in general does that cast have to stay on?"

Dr. Kahan responded: 6-10 weeks. What did your podiatrist tell you? Could be 6-10 weeks. Partial or complete tear? Partial tear he might transition you to a walking cast around 4-5 w...

07/04/2017

Agree with Dr. Abbott's answer to "I have a lump right under my 5th metatarsal on the arch, no feeling there either what is it?"

Dr. Abbott responded: The question is:. whether these are actually lumps or growths--such as a Morton's Neuroma--or whether they are bony prominences which are common in the area you describe. A Talor's

07/03/2017

Agree with Dr. Goldman's answer to "What are the names of the different rehab protocols for an Achilles Tendon Rupture?"

Dr. Goldman responded: No name . Ice, crutches, elastic bandage, elevation, anti inflammatory MEDS, heel lift Exercise,