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Connecticut Foot Specialists, PC
East Granby, CT
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I visited a podiatrist as a child and always wanted to enter the field of medicine and practice Podiatry. I treat all patients like family. I will treat most things conservatively and offer all treatment options.
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Podiatry
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Wagneranswered
Podiatry 20 years experience
Podiatrist: I would recommend reviewing online comments, check the apma.Org and abps.Org websites.
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Nerve block: Depends on the type of anesthetic used and mixture. Could range from a couple of hours to greater then 12. Good luck.
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Alternatives: Depends on symptoms, radiographic impression and history. Typically conservative therapy includes medication, icing, pt, orthotics, medication either ... Read More
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Pain after surgery : Difficult to say without know the type of surgery and the reason for the surgery. Typically an orthotic can help to reduce the pain within the middle... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Cotton procedure: Depends on your gait and symptoms. Consult your surgeon.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Pain: May be an issue with the posterior tibial tendon or tarsal tunnel syndrome. Good luck.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Cream: One can use a Lidocaine cream, a menthol based cream, or something prescribed like voltaren or emla (lidocaine and prilocaine).
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Stitches: Stitches commonly itch as healing occurs. If they are dissolvable they can turn slight red near the skin. If there is any pus contact your doctor imme... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Foot surgery: It really depends on the surgery performed and the patients risk factors and past medical history. Most elective surgery is performed as an outpatient... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Stress fracture: The foot must be immobilized with limited activity for a period of 4-6 weeks. Use of ice and NSAID therapy is recommended.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Bump: Difficult to say without a picture or description.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Pain: Typically this is caused by some type of pinched nerve either out in the ball of the foot or around the ankle and should be evaluated by your podiatri... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Pain: There is a joint at the base of your pinky toe. The joint my be swollen or inflammed. I would wear loose fitting shoes, apply ice twice a day for 10-... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Ankle swelling: There may be some swelling inside or around your ankle. Usually swelling in the ankle joint occurs under the outside of your ankle below the lateral m... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Healing: A cut that is deep may take a little longer on the bottom of the foot. The skin edges should be reapproximated as best as possible to speed up the hea... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Stabbing pain: Typically this is caused by a nerve sensation. It is difficult to tell without a better description of the pain. You may be pinching a nerve or have ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Athletes foot: Antibiotics are used only if a secondary infection is present otherwise anti fungal medication would be used like otc lamia ok or a gold bond. A presc... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:
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Tendon issues: A couple of options which depend on your ambulatory status. 1. Bracing to support your foot and ankle. 2. Surgical tendon grafting with implant once i... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Leg swelling: Dehydration can certainly affect kidney function which may then have an affect on your swelling. Also problems with your venous network or heart can c... Read More
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Lymph node: There are lymphatic channels but no nodes in your feet.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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UTI: Diabetics with or without a UTI have to pee frequently.
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Diabetes: Diabetes is an increase in blood sugar that is caused by the bodies inability to produce Insulin or as a result of Insulin resistance. There are many... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Swelling: Typically knee surgery can affect the venous outflow from the lower limb and cause swelling below the surgical site. Also if compression dressing or w... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Broken blood vessel.: Depends on what caused the broken blood vessels. Further information would be helpful.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Black lines: This could be caused by your skin color with melanin within the nail root. If there is one line or so and your light skinned i would have it looked a... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Twist: If severe pain and symptoms with standing or the inability to stand or walk see a podiatrist. If mild tenderness or swelling wear a supportive sneaker... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Outside pain: Most likely caused by tight fitting shoes pushing on the bone on the outside near the pinky toe. Check your shoes. Otherwise more information on what ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Sweat soles: No it does not mean you have diabetes. It means your anxiety level may be high to cause your sweat glands to produce more sweat. It's typically a horm... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Red feet: Tis is typically caused by some form of a vascular issue. Either decreased circulation so when she stands up there is an influx of blood flow into the... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 20 years experience
Painful nail: If there is a crack at the base of the nail causing pain your podiatrist can easily treat this with a procedure in the office. Usually the crack will... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Loose weight : Watch your caloric intake, perform upper body exercises and cardio.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pain killers. : I would not call it immunity. I would call it a tolerance. So the more pain medication you take your body builds a tolerance over time. This may requi... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Lump: When was the surgery? It could be a cyst or neuroma. Is the lump soft or hard? I would recommend seeing your podiatrist for a full work up. Good luc... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Anxiety: It is very normal to have anxiety or be nervous. Good luck.
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Navicular bone : This is difficult to answer without knowing what type of procedure being performed and for what pathology.
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Miscarriage: I have not heard not read studies regarding this. I would discuss with your primary or obgyn.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Flat foot surgery: This all depends on the clinical and radiograpic findings present and what your surgeons surgical plan is. Good luck.
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Surgical difference : A cheilectomy is used to improve motion and performed on the top of the joint. That procedure is used for limited joint motion. A bunionectomy is a co... Read More
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Foot sores: They are not contagious. If the sore is infected with bacteria they can be passed from one to another.
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Pain: Could really be 3 reasons. 1. Nerve compression in you back causing pinching in the sitting position. 2. Could be decreased blood flow when your kn... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Clipboard: As long as there was no break in the skin and the toe did not change in position this sounds normal. It may take up to 4 weeks for the swelling to res... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Numbness: The numbness like this is typically caused by a pinched nerve on the top of the foot. Either a bone spur pinching the nerve or even tight laced shoes ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Graft: I have seen the patellar tendon used as a graft in your situation. Consult your orthopedist.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dark spot: Depends i. What is causing the dark spot. It could be sock lint so simply removing the lint will help. If it is the start of fungus starting a topical... Read More
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Pus: Use peroxide and warm water soaks. Perform gentle massaging of the skin away from the toenail. I would consult your pediatrician or podiatrist right a... Read More
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Wound: Please seek medical attention for any wounds that are present or develop. The chance of infection and delayed wound healing are decreased by seeking m... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Screw : There is no need to have the screw removed unless there is loosening, another procedure near the screw needs to be performed, allergic reaction or irr... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Feeling: If the lack of feeling is on the inside or outside of the ankle it may be from injury to the nerve, scar tissue if partially ruptured, or secondary to... Read More
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Foot care: Foot care to a podiatrist means properly evaluating the foot for lentil problems. It also means evaluating the circulatory status, neurological status... Read More
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Back: Pt and exercises are good no matter what age. Those exercises will strengthen and improve support which will help you now and in the long-term.
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Dr. Wagner is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you, spur is sharp and located where fascia begins, just want to make sure pain is gone.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! This is exactly what happened to me. I had to undergo 3 surguries.
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Thanx!MRI 3m back-torn talocalcaneal lig,partial torn post talofibular
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Medical/Graduate school
Rosalin
Graduated 2003MD
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Residency
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Podiatrist, Second Place, Connecticut - Summer
2013
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