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When I was fifteen years old, I had a terrible accident where my horse fell on me, shattering my leg bones. After nearly six months of rehab, I was able to walk normally thanks in great part to excellent care and medical technology which lead me into a career in medicine.
I received an English degree from the University of Utah and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University. I then trained for 4 years at the University of Pennsylvania, with an emphasis in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. I am well versed in all conditions of the foot and ankle. I treat all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics.
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Podiatry
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A female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Could be many things: The pain could be due to a temporary nerve injury caused by the blunt trauma (known as neuropraxia). It could also be bruising that is causing nerve ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Alt treatments: There are alternatives to joint replacement. Most joints can be improved with an arthroscopy, which is a camera and an instrument placed through very... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
See a Podiatrist: If you have a toenail that is partially detached it needs to be treated to prevent further injury. I recommend you see a podiatrist for evaluation an... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Athlete's foot: Itching and skin flaking on the foot is characteristic of athlete's foot which is caused by fungus. There are various over the counter remedies for t... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Sciatica?: This sounds like a nerve irritation in your back or leg that is causing tingling and pain. This nerve irritation can be caused by arthritis or a bulg... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
Lateral ankle instab: Lateral ankle instability is caused by frequent sprains of the ankle or by genetic inheritance. The hallmark signs are looseness or popping of the an... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Not likley: The only way to get rid of hallux rigidus is surgical correction. However there are many non surgical treatments to help the joint including orthotic... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Raynaud's phenomenon: This problem could be caused by many things but it sounds like Raynaud's phenomenon which is a problem with the circulation in the fingers. I recomme... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
See a podiatrist: I recommend you see a podiatrist for treatment. Your ankle needs to be supported with either a boot or a brace. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Not In My Experience: Prp was thought to be a revolutionary cure for most types of tendinitis. But, studies have shown it to be no more effective than just using the needl... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
Yes: The body is able sometimes to "wall off" a foreign substance, such as glass, and it can then stay inside for many years without causing problems. How... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
See your doctor: Although pencils no longer have lead in them, a pencil wound can cause an infection and should be seen and treated by a doctor. You also need a tetan... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
Swelling can linger: With severe ankle injures, the swelling can linger for several months in some cases. If swelling is your only symptom and you are able to do all your... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Xray: An xray is the best way to know if you have a bone spur and it can also evaluate for a bunion. A bunion is not just an enlargement of bone on the sid... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Complicated answer: Raynaud's can be caused by a variety of disorders, or it can be a phenomenon with no known cause (idiopathic). The fingers and toes are nearly always... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Might be your feet: Sometimes pain in the ankle is actually coming from the foot. That throbbing pain you describe is likely caused by poor walking mechanics unless you ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Not an infection: Cracked heels are caused by excessive buildup of dead skin. When the dead skin gets too thick the friction causes tearing of the living layer of the ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Moisture problem: This sounds like your feet are sweating excessively causing your feet to wrinkle and get white like they do if you sit in the bath tub for too long. ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Probably not: Plantar fasciitis can be chronic and very difficult to get rid of with conservative care in some cases. There area lot of treatments including ortho... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
Probably swelling: There is probably still a little swelling, at least enough that it is hard to see the veins. Swelling is common after a sprain for up to 3 months. I... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Trauma: Most bumps or ridges in the nails come from traumatizing them. It doesn't have to be major trauma like dropping something on them, but can be from sm... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Bone: Because bone has marrow in it (which produces the body's healing cells), it heals much more quickly than joint cartilage. Once joint cartilage is dam... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Several things: There are several problems that can cause these symptoms including Achilles tendinitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and a blood clot among others. It is i... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
No: Having the nails on your skin is probably not harmful but the fumes produced when applying the nails can cause harm to yourself and your baby. I reco... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Sprain or Fracture: This is likely either a sprain or a fracture of your ankle. I recommend you see an orthopedist and get an xray.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
See a specialist: Puncture wounds, if deep enough, can cause many problems including a bacterial infection and tetanus. It is important to have the wound evaluated by ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Ingrown nail: If it is not getting better it may need to be removed by a podiatrist. This usually involves numbing your toe and removing the corner of your nail to ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Yes: A numbing shot in the foot usually has anesthetic (like you get at the dentist) and cortisone to help with the inflammation. The body doesn't process... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Varicose Veins: Most likely she is talking about varicose vein surgery. Varicose veins can be collapsed so that they stop filling with blood. In people with diabete... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Depends on cause: There are several causes of splitting nails, including repetitive micro-trauma, brittle nails, nail fungus and skin conditions such as psoriasis. Tre... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
It Depends: A sprain is a tearing of the ankle ligament which can be very painful and take longer to heal in some instances than a broken bone. But there are cer... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
X-rays: Height is determined by the length of the long bones in the leg and the spine. X-rays will show if the growth plates are still open and give a genera... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
No: There has been no link between cracking your knuckles and arthritis. Cracking your knuckles decreases the joint pressure and allows more motion. How... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Yes: Hydrogen peroxide is helpful in killing the bacteria that cause a toenail infection. However you should see a podiatrist to determine if you have an ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Plantar Fasciitis: Pain on the bottom of the heel near the arch which hurts in the morning is the classic symptom of plantar fasciitis, which differs from achilles tendo... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
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Neuroma: The symptoms you describe sound like a neuroma, which is an enlargement of the nerve between the metatarsals (the bones behind the toes). When it get... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Yes: Sprains are commonly dismissed as being no big deal. A sprain is a tear of the ligaments around your joints and it can be incredibly painful and caus... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Joint issue: A prominent navicular can be from either an enlargement of the bone or from a malalignment of your midtarsal joint. Usually it is a combination of bo... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Achilles Tendonitis: Achillies tendonitis is a chronic inflammation of the tendon caused by repetitive stress. It is not usually due to a traumatic event. I recommend yo... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Brace: A brace is a more secure way to protect your ankle from re-injury. Eventually taping will be ok but at the beginning it is best to have good support.... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Send me a pic: I would be happy to take a look at pictures. Many skin rashes can look alike but most are treatable with topical medications. It depends on the rash... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Ignore: Keep your feet dry
Change socks regularly
Spray shoes for fungus.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Achilles Tendonitis: This sounds like Achilles tendonitis. Your Achilles tendon is connected to your heel bone the muscle connected to it goes all the way to your knee. ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
It depends: There are several causes of foot cramps and the cause needs to be identified to treat it properly. Many muscular cramps are caused by dehydration and... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
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Yes!: A flat foot causes increased stresses along the arch, which over-stretches the plantar fascia and causes tearing away from the heel bone, which leads ... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Shin Splints: It sounds like shin splints, which is a pain along the shin bone where the muscles pull against it. This is often due to a walking pattern that is ab... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hadfieldanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Hot compress: Hot compresses to an area of folliculitis can help soothe and decrease the size. You should see your doctor if symptoms persist and you may need some... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
Hard as Nails: There is a product called "Hard as Nails" that helps to strengthen them. You can also use clear coat acrylic nail polish which will help.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
See a Podiatrist: There are many complex foot issues that can be improved with conservative and surgical treatments. Most foot problems have multiple treatment options... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 15 years experience
May Be the Arteries: There are many causes of discoloration of the ankles and feet. Ruling out a blood clot is good but those usually occur in the veins. Having pain and... Read More
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May 28, 2014
I would highly recommend Dr. Hadfield to anyone suffering from foot and ankle conditions. He is humble, well trained and well versed in all foot and ankle conditions. He has a great bedside manner a...Read More
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Dr. Hadfield is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Hadfield is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Your answer was very helpful I have very little arch I will follow up
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for answering both questions! Saw Dr., no break on xray.
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This saved my life. Thank You! Thanks i have one question how serious dose ingrown toenail have to be
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine,
Graduated 2008MD
Residency
PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2012
Awards
Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society
Stirling-Harford-DiPrimio Honorary Anatomical Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
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