Dr. Rudolf Zak
Podiatric Surgery
Hamilton, NJ, NJ
20 years experience male
Locations
Mercer Bucks Orthopaedics
Hamilton, nj
My office hours
Wednesday: Closed
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Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics
Hamilton, NJ
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SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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.
Podiatric Surgery
Languages spoken
English, Russian
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Broken foot : Depends on the type of fracture and location but typical 6 weeks.
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Split tendon: A partial tendon tear will create inflammation around the tendon which can cause.
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Ankle pain : I recommend you have your ankle looked at. I would definitely get a X-ray to make sure you didn't sustain any fractures. You could have also injured ... Read More
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Heel pain: It could be plantar fasciitis which is usually treated with stretching exercises of your calf muscle and orthotics. You can go online an find some e... Read More
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Ankle turns : It would need to be looked to determine if the cause is functional or structural.
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Ankle pain: Could be a lack of support. You might have a hyperpronated foot that puts stress on your ankle. I recommended you get it evaluated.
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Bone chip: Start by first getting the ankle xrayed if nothing shows up than an MRI would show if you have a bone chip and if you damaged any soft tissue in your ... Read More
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Swelling: With a sprained ankle you can have swelling up to two months. You can help reduce the swelling with an ace bandage.
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Ankle supination: Your can use a brace or get a orthotic made with a heel wedge that correct for the supination.
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Trimal fracture: A trimaleollar fracture is when you fracture you're fibula and you fracture the tibia in two parts. Along the back of the ankle as well as along the i... Read More
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Broken foot: It mean you have a fracture.
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Gout: Before starting any medication i recommend seeing a doctor to determine if Colchicine is the medication for you. It is a very aggressive med with lot... Read More
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Bruising : It can last several weeks up to a month . It depends on how severe the fracture was.
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Bunion: If they r painful i would recommend surgery. But i would not recommend you electively amputate your toe.
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Pain: I recommend you see someone to first identify your problem to properly treat it.
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Toenail: It depends if there was any damage done to the nail bed and or if you have a fracture as well. Because than an er visit is warranted. If u just tor... Read More
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Ankle pain: Recommend you see a doctor to get evaluated. You might need some studies to evaluate your ankle to see what the cause of your pain.
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Fracture: If displaced might need surgical repair. Will take about 6 weeks to heal before you can apply any weight followed by rehab for 4-6 weeks.
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Avn: If a patient of mine had avn of the talus or the navicular and were having pain than i would recommend fusion.
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Talus fracture: If it is an acute fracture. I would recommend you don't.
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Corn removal: There are always risk with surgery. You can have recurrence of the corn. You can also develop an infection. Your surgeon will also discuss all the ... Read More
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Toe healing: Can u provide some more info regarding what exactly is wrong with your toes ?
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Tendon repair : Initial rehab starts with getting range of motion back than progress to strengthening and balance of your leg. Typically it takes about three months.
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Claw toes: It usually due to compensation in your foot. Typically you might have a tight calf muscle and the muscle in front of your leg are trying to flex your... Read More
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Bone spurs: It depends on where the spurs are. It also depends if they can be removed by an open technique or thru arthroscopy.
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Bunion surgery: Sounds like transfer pain. Can occur from residual joint stiffness after your bunion surgery.
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Bunions: Wearing proper fitted shoes. Any shoes with a narrow toe box, like must of women's shoe can contribute to developing a bunion.
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Ankle recon: It depends if you r having soft tissue work or bone work or both. Usually anywhere from 6-8 weeks immobilized followed by 2-3 months of rehab.
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Diabetic ulcers: Honey. There is a product out called medihoney. Which is medical grade honey that helps heal ulcers.
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Ankle recon: When you have tried all conservative care and still have significant pain in your ankle.
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Burning hands : It depends on if you have any medical conditions like diabetes. If so it is a symptom of diabetes and elevated sugars. I would also recommend you... Read More
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Pain on top of foot: It can be related to a tight calf muscle try stretching your calf/gastrosoleal muscle before getting out of bed with a towel. You can look it up on th... Read More
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Abps : They usually do both. That designation just means they r board certified in foot surgery or foot and ankle surgery.
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Brittle bone: Its called a DEXA scan.
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High arches: I would see a podiatrist first to determine which is better. Depends if you have a rigid high arch or do u get some collapse of the arch when you sta... Read More
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Medial ankle pain: It depends. Did they sprain their ankle ? Also do they have flat feet? Cause a teen with flat feet can develop posterior tibial tendonitis.
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Driving / sprain: Assuming it's your right ankle. It depends if you are a a cam boot or lace up brace and how severe your sprain. Usually you can drive with a sprain.... Read More
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Corns: Corns develop by skin irritation over bony prominences. It's layers of.
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Pins: Yes. External pins will help stabilize the fracture.
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Rehab: Usually 6-8 weeks after surgery.
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Ankle fracturw: A fracture usually takes 6-8 weeks to heal. Than about another 4-6 weeks of rehab. So around three months before you can wear heels.
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Fractite: With proper immobilization. A fracture usually heals from 4-6 weeks but can take up to 8 weeks to heal.
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Shin splints: Yes if they r worn out. If sneakers lose there cushion and support you can develop shin splints.
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Toe pain: Need more information about your toe pain. Like which one how long any trauma .... Etc.
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Jan 23, 2013
Great well trained Surgeon with great bedside manners.
Dec 30, 2013
Caring, knowledgable physician.
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Dr. Zak is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! MRI 3mnth back-torn talocalcaneal lig,partial torn post.talofiblar lig
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
ool of podiatric medicine
Graduated 2002MD
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine,
Graduated 2002MD
Residency
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 2005
Affiliations
American college of foot and ankle surgeons
Cooper university hospital
Virtua health
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