Dr. Allan Evangelista

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

AnkleSpecialist ASAP: Please see an ankle specialist, who will most likely order an MRI to confirm his or her examination. Depending on the severity of the damage and your ... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

How do you prepare for a strayer procedure?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Preop Protocol: Just like most surgeries: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight, etc. Some details may vary from one surgeon to another. For me, Strayer is a 20-minu... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I have these tiny red dots that have formed on the top of my feet and on my legs near my ankles. they look like tiny pin pricks they don't hurt or itch?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

? Folliculitis: Please see a dermatologist to rule out skin orders, such as folliculitis.

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A 59-year-old male asked:

Awhile ago i had a bad itching on my right ankle kept itching until it bled then the back of my angle went black but now it's spreading all over ankle?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Vein problems.: You may have vein problems. Please consider seeing a vascular doctor.

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A 59-year-old female asked:

Going to order a cam walker, have a broken foot, 5 met bones, the size for small is 6 to 8 and i wear 7 1/2. med is size 8 to 12. which should i pick?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

NWB cast is better.: Small-size camwalker boot. But, i would recommend strict nonweightbearing (nwb). Better yet, a nwb below-the-knee cast will provide more stability and... Read More

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A 55-year-old male asked:

Experienced short while sharp pain on my left leg and was too painful to walk. doctor said slight injure ligament. but with 4 months physio, not recover?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

May need 2nd opinion: Please talk to your doctor about getting more tests, such as mri, ct, ultrasound (to eliminate blood clot in the leg), bone scans, etc. Or, you may al... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

What is the difference between muscle pain and nerve related pain like a pinched nerve? what would the 2 feel like ?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Mixtures of the 2: Muscle pain (sharp, dull, achy) and nerve pain (burning, numbing, tingling) can be mixed into a combined syndrome effect. Please see a musculoskeletal... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

How many days does it take for a hairline fracture to get cured?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

6-8 weeks: 6-8 weeks can be the average.

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Had plantar wart on bottom of foot. used dr. schols. now doesn't look active but skin is hard and looks dead. i shave it down but comes back the same?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

? Wart on Foot: Most foot and/or skin specialists can confirm this to be wart in their offices (via exam or biopsy) and then treat this in the office with medicines u... Read More

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A 50-year-old member asked:

Hi doctors, was just wondering what is ankle foot orthosis(afo)?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

AFO brace.: It is a form of ankle brace connected to an arch-support-type shoe insert or device, called orthosis (adjective: orthotic).

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Hairline fracture foot child no cast?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Yes and no.: It will depend where the broken bone is and the stability of the hairline fracture. If it is in an unstable region, a cast (and possibly nonweight-bea... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

My right back calf muscle feels tight and sore and numbness tingling in foot and ankle area?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Tarsal tunnel issue: Tarsal tunnel syndrome (with numbness and tingling in the foot and ankle area) can be caused by hyperpronation ("flattening of the foot arch") due to ... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with bunions, calluses & corns.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Ignore: If wearing wider-width shoes, orthosis, ; shaving your calluses don't work, surgery may be needed.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I can't put any pressure on my heel. this has been going on for a week. everytime i put pressure on it it feels like needles going through my foot.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Foot Doc Needed.: You most likely have plantar fasciitis with baxter's nerve entrapment. If resting, over-the-counter (otc) ibuprofen, icing, and prefabricated orthosi... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

Can ankle superior extensor retinaculum be replaced/reconstructed? 1 year ago after fasciotomy remaining retinaculum completely tore away/bowstringing

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Yes.: Yes, it can be repaired, replaced, or reconstructed.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I have wart under my foot for past one week and i started applying duo film .first coat the skin went now puse started coming.and the wart has not gon?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Foot Infection: Please see a Foot Specialist ASAP, because you most likely have an infected foot-- which is a common side effect from using over-the-counter acidic wa... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What complications are asociated with a strayer procedure?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Negligible Risks: Calf muscle weakness and musculotendinous junction rupture are 2 possible risks or complications, but these are are rare and circumvented by physical ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Sprained my ankle while ago. doc said i injured ligaments. psysical therapist said they can't do anything else to help me ankle still hurts now what?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Severe Ankle Sprain: You may have a moderate to severe ankle sprain, which at times need some form of immobilization (e.g., cast or walking boot) with or without nonweight... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I just broke my ankle and i have a boot now for four weeks. am i suppose to sleep in my boot?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Walker boot or cast : Yes. Or, you can have a short-leg (or below-the-knee) cast applied to your fractured lower extremity during your bone healing process.

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A female asked:

I tripped and hurt my foot this morning and it hurts super bad just to walk or stand. also thr part that i hit on something is blackish...

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Bruise vs. Fracture: You may have a bone bruise, bone contusion, stress fracture, fracture, etc. Please see a foot specialist ASAP to be sure.

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A 39-year-old male asked:

Constant pain in my right foot usually when resting or sitting, usually compression on the top of the foot eases the pain?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Fracture vs.Athritis: This could be anything, but it may be a fracture, stress fracture, inflammation from arthritis, etc. I recommend that you see a specialist ASAP.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Been having pain in my right leg but it's not severe pain. some times it feels like my nerves jumping & some slight stings. not much calf pain. ideas?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Nerve vs. Blood Clot: Please see a specialist in foot and leg to make sure it's not a blood clot or nerve impingement.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

3 yr f has a chilblain on toe should i worry about lupus / or underlying condition . she seems healthy . led saw her said idiopathic sometime help?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Genetic orNeurologic: To probe deeper, this could be due to a genetic (e.g., aicardi-goutieres syndrome) or neurologic problem (e.g., cree encephalitis or pseudo-torch synd... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What are the long term effects of using whey protein? any harm in taking it long term provided i'm taking it in correct amount after weight training?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Whey Protein: With the right dose and use, whey protein is generally safe. Well-balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables is also a good regime. Whey protein... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I just started running and when i run, only, my shins really hurt. the sides get really sore, almoat like shin splints......any adivce?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Need to stretch: You need to stretch your calf muscle--- e.g., runner's stretching exercises, before and after running or exercising. If your symptoms persist, please ... Read More

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A 57-year-old female asked:

Have progressive bulgar palsy. i was told it was caused by cancer. i had cancer in one lymph gland and it has been removed. how can it cause palsy.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

? Metastasis: Progressive bulbar palsy syndrome may likely be caused by cancer of the lymph gland via metastatic spread. Please see a neurologist.

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A 48-year-old female asked:

I am taking terbinofine for 7 months but tericophyton is still exist %10, what can i do?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Visit a DPM foot doc: Please see a doctor of podiatric medicine (dpm) specializing in the stubborn fungal infection. Other professionals you may see is a dermatologist (md ... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Hit pinkytoe/top of foot hard. swelling/pain/bruising & not getting better. red/purple/blue bruising everywhere. can't bend&feels locked.visit a doc?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Yes, visit a doc....: Please see a foot specialist ASAP to make sure it is not broken, dislocated, tendon disruption, nerve damage, etc.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I broke my growth plate in my ankle in half going into the joint and crushed my foot 9 years ago i am 20 now. it still constantly hurts what can i do?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Traumatic Arthritis: I suggest that you see an ankle specialist to further define your problem and start some conservative treatments. If none of the conservative treatmen... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

How long should bruising last on a broken bone in the foot?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

It varies.: It varies from person to person and other factors, such as nature of the injury, etc. A typical range could be 2 to 8 weeks.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I stubbed my pinky toe and pulled the nail back badly. there is a black blood blister under & around the nail. this was 4 days ago. any suggestions?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Onycholysis/Fracture: See a foot specialist to make sure you just have an onycholysis (i.e., loosened toenail) and you do not have fractures of the toe, infection from nail... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with plantar fasciitis.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Ignore: Rest, icing, sretchings, PT rehab, orthosis, night splint, antiinflammatory medicines, & injections.

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A female asked:

Are some skin types prone to damage during hair waxing? are people with lighter skin more at risk of any sort of damage during hair waxing?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Yes.: Skin type and age can be factors.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

What is the best diet for gout patients?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Low-purine Diet : Low-purine diets-- i.e., diets low in beans, meat extracts, kidneys, liver, sweetbreads (tripe, menudo, etc), bacon, , turkey, sardines, smelts, herri... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I feel pain in my right leg and lower back. .. i take lot's medicine and physiotherapy. i m very tense about the problem,?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Lower Back Pain: Please see a lower back specialist (e.g., orthopedic spine specialist or neurosurgeon) to rule out nerve impingement, bulging disc, degenerative disc ... Read More

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A 52-year-old male asked:

How do i know if i have bone spurs on my heel. every morning when i get up i cannot put weight on my left heal because it feels like there is a knife sticking in it. it eases off after a while but, never completely goes away. is this a sign of a bon?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Plantar Fasciitis: You have the classic signs of plantar fasciitis (with or without Baxter's nerve entrapment), regardless whether or not you have a bone spur on the bot... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

20yr female who is still pigeon toed.3 years ago i got shoe insoles to help correct but i still walk inwards. am i at risk later, should i see new dr?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

You may need surgery: At your age, special insoles (or also called, orthosis) may not correct your problem-- and, it may only manage your deformity. Correction of your "pig... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

How long will it take to put full weight on foot after cast comes off?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Immediately with PT : Depending on the casting duration and reasons why a cast was implemented, you should be able to put full weight on your foot with pt rehab and utilizi... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Why does my leg hair change color for no reason?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Hypopigmentation.: Hair pigments can change throughout our lifespan. You may see a dermatologist for a more thorough examination.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What can i do to reduce muscular leg size?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Inactivity/light wts: Inactivity will shrink down a muscular leg (but this will also make it more flaccid), while working it out with light weights and more repetitions wil... Read More

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A female asked:

Is hair waxing more effective than threading? i know all about hair waxing but threading is new to me. does threading provide better results?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Variable results.: The results can be variable with each technique.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I am having ankle fracture surgery tomorrow and they're putting a plate in. how long does this surgery take?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Fx and Dr dependent: It will depend on the type of fracture and the skill of the surgeon. One hour to 2 hours will be an average estimate.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

I have a broken ankle, foot still swollen 2 weeks out of cast, what to do?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

PT after bones heal: Make sure your broken bones are healed. Then, start pt rehab asap.

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A 60-year-old female asked:

Had foot surgery three weeks ago the incision on my heel hurts i have a cast inside it feels sticky is this normal?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Pain is normal, but.: Pain with recent foot surgery is normal. But, please follow up with your surgeon to make sure your cast is okay and you are healing nicely.

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A male asked:

I broke my foot in 2 places 4 weeks ago - no surgery required. i am in a aircast boot and haven't felt any pain, is this a good or bad sign? thanks

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Good sign, but.....: No pain is generally a good sign. But, not all fractures are the same, because some are stable (real fractures versus stress fractures) and some are u... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

How can i tell if i have an ingrown toenail?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Ingrown toenail.: You will usually have pain along the sides and tips of your toenail borders, if you have ingrown toenail. And, if these borders are also red and swoll... Read More

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I recently tore my achilles tendon. i haven't gone to the doctor but it doesn't look like a complete rupture. can i heal it without seeing a doctor?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

MRI + Exam = Best: You may be okay. But, to avoid potential complications down the road, it is best to see an ankle specialist for proper examination and get an MRI to f... Read More

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A 53-year-old female asked:

Could you tell me why my left calf muscle is going numb only when lying down? is this a sign of clotting?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Need a Specialist: Please see a specialist to make sure it is not a nerve impingement from your lower back, blood clot, muscular spasms due to calf muscle tightness, etc

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A male asked:

I have tingling that runs down the top of my foot a little past the ankle down to my second or third toe only happens when touched ex drying foot?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Nerve Impingement: You likely have some form of nerve impingent, neuritis, or lower back spinal issues due to possible soft tissue mass, bone spurs, arthritis, etc. Plea... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

2big toes permanently numb for 2 yrs. now my lower spine/back isnumb. the only sensation i feel is pressure.. why?

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 21 years experience

Lumbosacral Spine: The nerves that innervate the big toes start from your lower back spine-- i.e., lumbar spine (L4 and L5) and sacral spine (S1). Impingement to these n... Read More

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