Dr. Vadim Glukh
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Willoughby Hills, OH
25 years experience male
Locations
North Eastern Ohio Podiatry Group, LLC
Broadview Heights, OH
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Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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North Eastern Ohio Podiatry Group, LLC
Willoughby Hills, OH
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Bio
Foot and Ankle Surgery, certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in the forefoot surgery, certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, certified by American Board of Wound Healing, founding Fellow of the Academy of Physicians for Wound Healing, FACFAS, FAPWCA.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Podiatry
Wound care
Languages spoken
Russian
Doctor Q&A
252 Answers
59 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 39-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 25 years experience
In short - yes: It is rather unusual to have it only there, but the tophaceous gout is noted there on occasion. However, other diagnoses could need to be ruled out, e... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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It could: But residual arthritis is likely.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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May be from fungus: Athlete's foot may produce blisters in the foot web spaces, and the hands may have a reaction to the same condition, known as "id reaction".
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Xray 1st: The fact that one simply can bear weight on the injured ankle would not mean it is not broken.
Xray assessment could help to rule out a fracture.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Infection: it is usually a diagnosis of infection of the soft tissues with specific body response such as increased swelling, redness, possibly and abscess, feve... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Jock itch: This could be helped by the use of the antifungal spray or powder, but one should be aware of any sensitivities to the clothing fabric, detergents, et... Read More
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A member asked:
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Sometimes: In certain cases we prescribe shoes that help to re-align the malposition of the foot bones/ joints.
However, shoes are often culpable for causing fo... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Difficult: It may only be your personal involvement with the exercise program that could help, but even then it may not - always a challenging situation.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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HEALTHIER THAN SOME: Exercise whithout a doubt prepares our bodies for the challenges of life and disease much better than the couch potato life style...It improves circul... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Less likely: Without the nicotine, its action is apparently less detrimental on the wound healing, but may severely affect the compliance of the individual and aff... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Chronic changes: This could be due to some chronic inflamed tissues of the ankle joint, or a traumatic ganglion cyst formation - to name a few. Have a specialist check... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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2-3 wks for bruises: If nothing is broken, 2-3 weeks would be expected to resolve the issues.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Neurology, braces: If the neurology did all they could, the conservative measures could be very helpful in the form of bracing - the custom braces could be made relative... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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May take long: Some tick bites may lead to lyme disease, and on many occasions, the insect's jaws or even a head could remain lodged in the skin and cause a persiste... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Suppressed immune : The immune system is suppressed in these patients, the inflammatory response is down, therefore the wounds easily become chronic and non-healing, with... Read More
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Detailed evaluation: Followed by possible serial casting to gradually realign the bones properly - the immediate course of therapy that should be taken without major delay... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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It may: Any painful condition may create the predisposition to a hike in the blood pressure - especially if the blood pressure is not managed effectively.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Red/ painful?: If the redness is spreading, the area feels like a bag of fluid - see a physician.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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The same thing: Athletes foot is caused by the fungus and the topical medicine needs to be effective to make it better.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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To see your foot: And hopefully feel better after all.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Sprain: Mild to moderate whiplash injuries are not uncommon on those wooden roller coasters which may lead to abnormal sensation, along with trivial muscle sp... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: Sometimes we could do it "on the spot".
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Yes it could: Usually this is exactly what they teach you as a student:
bright red blood - look for the source of bleeding close by: a fissure or a hemorrhoid.
A ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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It could if infected: The ones behind the ear could be swollen if ear infection is present.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Size?: A large chip could involve repair, a small could be left alone... Someone has to look at you, the xrays/ ct/ mri, and find the most appropriate venue ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Renal function check: If dehydration brings kidney function decline, under certain condition, it could be possible.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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One of many:: It could also be a flatfoot issue, impingement of the cuboid, a stress fracture, just to name a few.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Circulation check: Circulation in the smallest blood vessels of the finger tips and toes could be to blame - this may be helped by completely stopping any caffeine use f... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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May be unrelated: The legs and feet may be having some neuropathy, a sign of diabetes, while chest pain could be from heartburn/ stomach, of even heart related - see yo... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Not directly: However, the knee injury could have been accompanied by the ankle injury that was initially overlooked.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Small bubbles pop: Implosion of small low pressure "bubbles" in the joint fluid causes that sound.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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To reduce swelling: It helps to reduce swelling and therefore pain, unless you have some circulation problems - check with you physician.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Deep hematoma?: Sometimes a bruise is a hematoma, and if left untreated it can get infected - have a physician check it out.
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Reconstructive surge: Bowleggedness may be corrected by the use of the ilizarov devices/ external fixation frames by a qualified surgeon.
The pigeon toes come in different... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Like any mass...: The baby is a mass growing in your pelvic region, and it causes pressure on some of the blood vessels obstructing the blood flow from your legs back ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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What to avoid: Avoid any alcohol drinks, red meat, gravy, beans, livers, intestines, brains.
Recommended meat is limited to just chicken breast and some fish
regular... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Several things:: Chronic fatigue of the tendon, tendinitis - one needs to pre-stretch prior to running, drink plenty of fluids and see your foot doctor specializing in... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Need evaluation: A brace is a minimum that seems necessary.
Come and see your foot doctor to know your options and prevent complications.
We are local and will be happ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Antifungal is better: Topical steroids cause the athlete foot become worse as they do not treat the infection component.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Discuss with dr: Your surgeon should tell you exactly what they did and what you should do and expect in the next several weeks after your surgery.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Rule out: Rule out direct weight bearing on the fracture area, see your doctor for xrays and evaluation as non-union is a possibility.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Multiple areas: Knee
bunion
ankle
midfoot
elbows
shoulders
great toes
lesser toes.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Indirectly: A chronic infection may predispose one to phlebitis and even the deep venous thrombosis, especially when coupled with other issues.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Arch supports...: Custom orthotics, proper consultation with the foot dr.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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8-12 weeks: Initially and then 1-2 years gradually afterwards.
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Swelling,...: Swelling bruising, pain to touch/ pressure/ on weight bearing/ on walking/ on moving - all or any combination of the above.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Suppressed immunity: Steroid medications administered systemically are known to greatly suppress the immune defenses against infections.
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Yes: If they bother you - by all means.
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Ankle is: "high" refers to the degree of the sprain, the severety, not the height.
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Yes, it could: Chronic gout is found in many joints, while acute pain may also occur in more than one joint.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Glukh is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Glukh is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Interesting! I will look it up. I hope it's not a dangerous condition!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you very much sir for a quick reply and for life saving info
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Graduated 1998MD
Residency
PHS Mt Sinai Medical Ctr - East
Residency
Dunlap Memorial Hospital
Awards
Top Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, First Place, National - Summer
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
Euclid hospital, Euclid, OH
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