Dr. Steven Bernstein
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fort Lee
34 years experience male
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Elevate feet: There is pitting and non pitting edema
if you can push in the swelling its pitting so get a consult from your internist for high blood pressure
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Get exam: Get exam and X-ray by a foot and Ankle specialist
Probably MRI as well
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Ankle sprain: Ankle sprains usually heal in less than a week
go with the saying...
"an ankle sprain is not ankle sprain if it lasts longer than a week"
there... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Swollen feet: Beer bloats you more than whiskey.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Hardware: Can go either way.
Depends on if the hardware is bothersome after you heal the fracture.
Plates and screws are used to hold the bones in place til... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Fx vs sprain: Fractures and sprains are very different conditions
fractures involve the bones and sprains involve the soft tissue such as ligaments
each are u... Read More
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A female asked:
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Steel plate: The steel plate prevents the metatarsal from bending
this increases healing of the bone.
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A 75-year-old male asked:
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No: Need an emg/ncv test to determine if the toes are affected by the disc issue
neurontin is usually rxed for neuropathic local pain.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Talus fracture: Must get an mri
you may have a delayed union of the talus or other issues
recommend a scond opinion.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Gout: You can not have alcohol during gouty attacks.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Ankle xrays: Should not cost you more than $150 for a complete ankle series.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Red spots: Question...
Did you have surgery on your fractured ankle?
If so, it can be a latent infection
either way, please seek an orthopedic consult.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Foot surgery: Most foot surgery involves out patient centers.
The more complex procedures or procedures that involve medically ill patients such as diabetes usua... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Torn ankle ligament: At least for 2-3 weeks in a camwalker.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Tailors bunion: Surgery is indicated if you have pain and life style changes as a result of the tailors bunion.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Re injury: Sounds like the metatarsal may be still broken.
You need an xray before you keep full weight bearing.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Venous stasis can cause neuropathic pain in the feet.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Foot swelling: Do you have a reason the foot swells?
If not then compression socks, might help.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Ankle sprain: Need a full ankle consult
has this happened to you before?
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Ankle fx: Will take 4-6 weeks to properly heal.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Osteomyelitis: Usually a bone culture as well a bone biopsy is performed for a bone infection.
Anything is possible as far a bacterial infections
did your foot... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Shin balls: Usually these balls are herniated muscle and fascia.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Ligament repair: The chrisman snook ankle ligament repair is pretty much a historic type of ankle surgery.
It has a long recovery and the most common issue post ope... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Jones fracture: If you have a true jones fracture, this may take up to 8-10 weeks to heal. It depends as well on the amount of displacement of the fracture.
Elevatin... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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TTS and veins: First you would need a circulation test including the veins
then consult a vascular surgeon for the compression and an ankle specialist.
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Bunions: Get a physician consult only if your bunions cause you pain.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Dislocated toe: Sounds like the doctor was successful in relocating your toe.
24 hours or 24 days?
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Fractured ankle: Your entire ankle may hurt or just a part of the ankle such as the inside or outside of the ankle.
You need an exam and an xray
seek a consult wit... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Infection: Start warm water soaks in epsom salt
consult your doctor
you may need an antibiotic.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Numbness: Please seek a medical consult.
Can indicate anything from an entrapped nerve in the feet.
But more likely indicates a lower back issue since the... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Hallux limitus: Good question....
Without seeing you and seeing your xrays/records it is hard to give an accurate opinion.
However, the procedure that is propos... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Consult: It would be best to consult an orthopedic surgeon.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Sprained ankle: Usually takes 2-4 weeks for a sprained ankle swelling to resolve.
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A 69-year-old female asked:
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Drop foot: Yes. Surgery can be performed to correct the drop foot
usually an ankle fusion vs tendon transfers would be indicated.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Avulsion fx: Answer is yes.
It will take about 4-6 weeks to heal. You need to be in a camwalker boot for at least 3 weeks.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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No: Plantar fascitis may actually feel better in high heels.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Not common: Did you have cancer?
Mets can go to the feet and ankles but are not common.
However, chemotherapy can cause ankle pain
if you suspect this, get a... Read More
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A female asked:
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Ankle sprain: R= rest
i= ice
c= compression (ace wrap)
e= elevate.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Bruising: Bruising 2 weeks post operative is a concern.
Please consult your surgeon.
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A male asked:
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Lis francs: 18 months is too long of a recovery
please get an xray and a consult to determine if the hardware needs to be removed and/or a lis francs fusion nee... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Could be anything: Please get a consult from a podiatric or orthopedic surgeon.
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A 68-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Stenosis cancause neuropathic pain in the extremities.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
MRI: Get an mri
you may have an unstable ankle with stretched out or torn ligaments.
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A male asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Need foot orthotics: You may want to be fitted for custom foot orthotics.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Hammertoes: Corns usually signify that you have hammertoes
depending on how severe they are you may need either just shaving of the skin or may need a hammertoe ... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Gout: Gout can cause gouty arthritis in the joint it affected. This may lead to chronic pain.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Broken ankle: It usually is set right away unless you have moderate to severe swelling or fracture blisters.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Foot drop: It sounds like from what you are saying...That you are making a recovery
depending on what caused your foot drop...Depends on your recovery and muscl... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 34 years experience
Heel pain: Can be tarsal tunnel syndrome vs plantar fascitis.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Bernstein is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bernstein is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I do notice I cannot last long in Heels but I love to wear them. Is there a certain type I should wear?
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have physical therapy again tomorrow and will talk to the therapist and call the dr afterwards.
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have tried shoe inserts, massaging, night splints, and stretching . don't know w
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University
Graduated 1989MD
Awards
Top Podiatrist, Third Place, New Jersey - Winter
2013
Top Doctor, Third Place, Hackensack Region, NJ - Summer
2013
Top Podiatrist, First Place, New Jersey - Summer
2013
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