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Florida Foot and Ankle Associates
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Dr Ringler is Board Certified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery buy the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He graduated from medical school as Valedictorian and completed a 3 year surgical residency which focused on complex foot and ankle trauma as well as wound care.
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Podiatry
Orthopedic Surgery - Foot & Ankle
Wound care
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United States: Florida
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam Ringleranswered
Podiatry 20 years experience
Diabetic ulcer: Diabetics have increased risk for development of ulcers because of neuropathy which is often seen in uncontrolled diabetics. Neuropathy is a condition... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Bunion surgery: A lot of this depends on what type of procedure performed. The most common procedures usually allow the patient to walk after the surgery although mos... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Sleeping Foot: Do you have any wrapping on the foot? If there is anything causing pressure to a part of if there is swelling this can cause pressure on the nerves a... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Cam Walker boot: Fracture boots usually only come in about 4 different sizes so it'll never be the exact size of her foot. I tend to give boots that are slightly large... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Pulling in arch: A classic presentation of plantar fasciitis is pain in the arch on the bottom of the foot near the heel. It is usually worse in the morning when you ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Ankle Growth Plate: Without an x ray and clinical exam it is hard to say what me be causing this. It is possible it is not even related at all. A history of sprains or ... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Fracture Healing Tim: In most cases, 6-8 weeks should be enough to heal a fracture in the foot. However, if you have certain risk factors (smoker, diabetes, poor circulati... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Ingrown nails: Many times, ingrown nails are actually caused by a deformity at the nail root or matrix. If you have had to remove them several times, chances are som... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Pain 7 months after: Sometimes that pain that was in one part from a fracture can cause pain in other parts is you are walking differently to avoid tender areas. It is al... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Nursing toe fungus: There are many topical forms of treatment ranging from topical cream and nail polish which can help to keep the fungus from spreading. Other treatment... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Foot pain: Some of the most common causes of pain in the feet when laying down are #1 poor circulation #2 neuropathy and #3 pinched nerves in the back.
I w... Read More
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A female asked:
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Bump Ankle: It sounds like there may be a hematoma or blood clot under the skin, but you should get it checked out. Try warm compresses to the area and make sure... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Nail fungus: In my experience, over-the-counter nail fungus treatment is only effective in very mild cases. Prescription medications and to be stronger and more e... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Diabetic ulcer: Diabetic ulcers are usually seen the patient does have poor circulation and poor sensation. Amputation is usually seen either due to poor circulation ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Circulation/diabetes: The best way to increase circulation is exercise. If there is a blockage or decrease in blood flow to the extremity, exercise while allowing her body... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
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Swelling Gout: Nothing in medicine is 100% but most often there is swelling seen with gout. There are certainly people who has less symptoms and it may be cause by ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Refracture: After any fracture, it takes anywhere between 6 months to a year with a bone remodeling process to complete. During this time, it is possible to refra... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Toenail fungus: Toenail fungus is very difficult to treat and there is nothing that works 100% of the time. I usually described for possible treatment options to my p... Read More
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A 69-year-old female asked:
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Foot Drop Tendon: This depends on the tendon and muscles. First, an exam would have to be done to see how well each tendon/muscle component is working and then a deter... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Tea Tree Fungus: This is commonly used as a natural remedies for toenail fungus but my experience is that it is not very effective in moderate or severe cases. It may ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Foot Weight Loss: It is common for people to gain a few pounds after a foot or ankle surgery because it is very hard to get any type of activity. Concentrate on your u... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Short Leg: Yes. Having one side shorter can cause compensations throught the knees, hips, back and neck. A simplme lift to the shoe can help to couteract all o... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Nail Fungus: This lump on the toe under the nail can be skin that has changed shape due to the fungus or possibly some of the fungus itself that is attached to the... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Redness to calf: Although I am not sure of the history of your problem, any redness/swelling in the calf region can be a sign of infection/ cellulitis or vascular prob... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Diabetic ulcer: Diabetic ulcers can be caused by lateral circulation but most commonly are due to lack of sensation/neuropathy. Because patient does not feel pain, t... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Nail fungus: A common description of nail fungus is that the nail becomes either yellow or white. There can be separation from the nail and the underlying nailbe... Read More
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A 66-year-old female asked:
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Diabetic ulcer: Infections can be superficial or deep, simple or complicated and are very variable. When infection reaches the bone very often amputation and removal ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Bone Arch: If it is in the arch closer to the ankle, this may be an enlarged navicular bone. In some people, this bone can be enlarged or even have a 'secondary... Read More
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A 73-year-old female asked:
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Hammertoe Amputation: There are many variables in the bunion and a lot of that depends on the xrays. It would be very uncommon to have the toe amputation as a treatment be... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
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Vinegar nail fungus: This is something i often here patient's say they have tried as a home remedy. While there may be some validity to using vinegar to soften the nail wh... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Pain/weak ankle: Pain may be due to may causes but the weakness should be looked at further. Perhaps you have a problem in the back causing nerve compression and weak... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Ankle Swelling: There are many reasons that the ankle may be swollen. It is hard to give a diagnosis without a full exam. A thorough exam and perhaps an MRI may be ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Toenail fungus: Toenail fungus is simply caused by a fungus which has entered the nail and start growing and spreading. Treatment can range from topical medication to... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Why fungus?: Fungus is everywhere in the environment. If it enters an area where fungus can reproduce (dark, moist, warm) then it can start to grow. Keeping your... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Bunion/Fracture: A lot of that depends on the location of the other fracture but if you will be off the foot for the fracture, it may be a good time to consider doing ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Nail fungus: There are some prescription medicaitons such as a nail polish which contains prescription strength antifungal that can be used topically. Just be pat... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Foot Cast: Yes, but that depends on the location and type of fracture. Some fractures will only need a special hard bottom shoe or sometimes nothing at all. On... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Vicks Nail Fungus: Although i've never read anything about this treatment for nail fungus, I do find several patients would've try this prior to coming to my office. Wha... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 20 years experience
Broken Foot: There are a lot of variables which affect how quickly the fracture heals. Some depend on the patient's health status and others depend on the location... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 20 years experience
Hammertoe: In hammertoe surgery, the pain is usually used to maintain the new position of the toe. Without such fixation, the toe tends to return to its preopera... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 20 years experience
Diabetic ulcer: Diabetic ulcers usually are nonpainful do to lack of sensation (neuropathy) in the feet. An area in which there is redness may indicate increased pr... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Early toe fungus: When it is very mild, topical treatment can often be effective for nail fungus. Topical creams/gels and even prescription nail polish is to be effecti... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 20 years experience
Broken foot: The time the fracture needs to heal depends on the location of the fracture as well as the circulation statusof the person. Some bone seal faster tha... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Bruised Foot: Bruising is blood that has leaked into the skin. Slowly the body will 'absorb' this and it will change colors from purple, to green to yellow. It ma... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Toe callus: Most of the time, calluses are due to friction and pressure from the toes against your shoes. You can keep trimming off the callus skin but on until ... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Fixator metatarsal: While the fixator has lost strength because the pin was removed, it will still help to maintain position while you begin gradual transition to weightb... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Bruise to foot: The most likely cause would be from trauma or stepping on something. If he does not remember any type of injury to the foot, it ma may have been from ... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Floppy Pinky: It is difficult to understand the problem. First I must know if this is an actual physical problem where the toe IS 'flopping' or is it just the sens... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Gym Broken Foot: Until the bones are healed, you will need to stay off of the foot. That mean nothing that involves standing or moving the foot. I usually recommend ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Foot and ankle pain: Most fractures heal within 2-3 months but this may be caused by something completely different than the initial fracture. I recommend he see a foot an... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ringler is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Ringler is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I heard that nail fungus starts in the digestive system. Your advice helps to protect the other nails. Thank you
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thank you so much for helpful information
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Thanks I appreciate the info. Foot is almost healed and I'm walking
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine,
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Completed 2006
Awards
Chief Resident
Humanitarian Award, Ashland University
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
APMA
Florida Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
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