Your Every Step

ALL ABOUT YOUR BROKEN TOE

Dr. Edwin Oghoorian — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:55:48 +0000

We have beengetting a lot of emails lately regarding broken toes. So we decided to address the issue on this weeks blog. As always you can send your emails to info@youreverystep.com

A broken bone is called a fracture.

What is a fracture? A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in the bone as a result of blunt force or trauma to the involved toe or toes. A foot X-ray is necessary to positively identify a fracture. A fracture sometimes can’t be seen on X-ray for 2 weeks if no displacement or movement of the bone has occurred at the fracture site. After 2 weeks new bone growth at the fracture site, which occurs during the repair or healing process, is now visible on the X-ray.

How long does it take a broken bone to heal? The average time for bone to heal in a healthy individual is 6 weeks.

What can delay the healing of a broken bone? Motion at the fracture site. Smoking. Any systemic disease that reduces blood flow to your hands and feet (Cardiovascular, Raynaud’s). Any systemic disease that impairs your body’s repair process (Diabetes).

What is the treatment for a broken toe? Tape. Simply taping the broken toe to the toe next to it. This decreases the motion, which decreased the pain. A cast is not used for toes. Sometimes a special shoe is needed if discomfort is present in open toed shoes or sandals. Dr. Oghoorian can show you how to apply the tape by yourself and how often you can bathe or shower, as the tape will need to be changed after each session.

How long before I can comfortably wear a shoe again? Not for 6-8 weeks. If the toe is not broken, you can probably get a shoe on your foot without too much discomfort after about 2 weeks.

DELAY IN BLOG

Dr. Edwin Oghoorian — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:46:26 +0000

We apologize for not having any posts in our blog for the last few months. We have been having a temporary problem with our blog which prevented us from posting. We will continue the blog and will start to answer … Continue reading →

WHAT IS A PODIATRIST

Dr. Edwin Oghoorian — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:00:26 +0000

Podiatry is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower leg disorders. The practitioners of Podiatry are known as Podiatrists and hold a D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) degree. There have been reported cases of people practicing as foot specialists as far back as 3000 years ago in ancient Egypt. However, the term Podiatry came into use in the United States in the early 20th century. But, the profession and its scope of practice have changed significantly in the last 50 years.
To become a Podiatrist, one must complete 90 semester units at a University level and/or complete a bachelor’s degree. In addition, they are required to take the MCAT (medical college admission test). Then they must apply and be admitted to one of the nine Podiatry schools. The D.P.M. degree takes 4 years to complete. The completion of the degree is followed by a 2 to 3 years of residency training which includes Podiatric medicine and surgery as well as general medicine, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, dermatology, radiology, pathology, behavioral medicine, and physical medicine.
Today, Podiatrists treat everything from fungal nail infections to foot and ankle fractures, to foot and ankle surgeries. We treat every aspect of the foot and ankle and some aspect of the lower leg. We treat dermatological conditions including ingrown nails, fungal nail infections, warts, wounds, and even perform biopsy of suspicious lesions. We treat muscle and skeletal problems including foot and ankle sprains, foot and ankle fractures, and tendon and muscle repair. We treat diagnose and treat neurological conditions such as diabetic neuropathy. And we also diagnose and treat vascular conditions such as venous stasis.
So the next time you have any foot and ankle problems, call a Podiatrist. They will help you to get back on your feet quickly and back to enjoying your life. If you have any other questions regarding this issue or want a recommendation on a Podiatrist near you, please feel free to Email us at info@youreverystep.com
Dr. Edwin Oghoorian

Introduction Blog

Dr. Edwin Oghoorian — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:26:46 +0000

Greetings dear patients and guests and welcome to the new blog section on our website. Starting October 3^rd , 2011 we will be posting various foot and ankle information and answer questions in this blog section every 2^nd and 4^th Monday of the month. If you have any particular topic that you would like to have information about or if you have a specific question, please feel free to e-mail us at Info@youreverystep.com and we will do our best to answer your questions or post information regarding your equested topic. Many of you may not know what a Podiatrist is or does. Our first post will answer this question for you. The first post will be reposted at least once every 2 months for those who miss it or join our blog late.

Dr. Edwin Oghoorian, FACMSP, FAPWCA

New Blog Page.

admin — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:51:26 +0000

We will soon post a ton of useful information here so check back soon for some quality info.