Dr. Rudolf Zak
Podiatric Surgery
Hamilton, NJ, NJ
21 years experience male
Locations
Mercer Bucks Orthopaedics
Hamilton, nj
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Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics
Hamilton, NJ
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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.
Podiatric Surgery
Languages spoken
English, Russian
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105 Answers
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Talus fracture : If you sustained a talar fracture which is caused by major trauma than inherently you could have sustained trauma to other structure in your foot and ... Read More
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Recovery : Typical post op recovery is 6-8 weeks non weight bearing followed by 4-8 weeks of rehab.
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Yes: Some people who have toe deformities like hammertoes or claw toes are prone to corns.
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Drop foot: With proper bracing you can walk again.
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Bunions: Time to get x-rays and see a podiatrist about evaluating it to see if you r a candidate for surgical correction.
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Back pain: Stretch before you go to bed. Especially your hamstring muscle. Throughout the day we are on our feet and constantly on the go. The muscle will ... Read More
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Stress fracture: Stress fracture r usually not picked up on regular x-rays. Your physician can order an MRI to identify a stress fracture.
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Feet stiffness: Sounds like you might have some arthritis. Would get them evaluated by a doctor and get them xrayed.
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PT tendonitis: You could get through it but you will be in a lot of pain and can potentially tear the tendon during training.
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Flat feet : Yes. But i recommend you start with a over the counter orthotic first to see if it helps with any pain than see a local podiatrist to get molded for a... Read More
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Fracture: A fracture is a fracture both would be treated by immobilization unless there is a through and through fracture with displacement than surgery might b... Read More
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Cyst: It's possible to develop a ganglionic cyst of the tendon. But it can also be bursitis.
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Ankle scope: Depending on how involved the procedure is but usually you are immobilized in a splint for two weeks non weight bearing with crutches followed 4 weeks... Read More
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Swelling: It could be from residual swelling that can take several weeks to go down . If it doesn't go down i would talk to your surgeon.
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Hammertoe correction: Depends if you have a rigid or flexible deformity. For a rigid deformity the surgeon can opt to fuse the joint with some firm of hardware placement. ... Read More
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Foot pain : Where is your foot pain ? How long have u had it?
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Pain in ankle: Sounds like you have develop some post traumatic arthritis in that ankle. Over the counter orthotics will probably not help you. I would talk to yo... Read More
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Clubfoot: It depends if there is a neurological component. It also depends on how severe the clubfoot is. Is it reducible or rigid.
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Shin splints: It could be shin splints , stress fracture or periostiitis.
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Shooting pain: Sounds like sciatica. Would have it looked at.
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Bunions: First you will need to get weight bearing x-rays. Based on how severe your bunions are your surgeon will discuss procedural options and post operativ... Read More
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Ankle sprain: Recommended you go back to your doctor to get reevaluated and possible further studies.
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Arthroscopy : It depends. If it is just a scope with debridement than about two weeks. If there are going to drill or clean the a cartilage defect on your talus t... Read More
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Retro heel spur : It's called a retrocalcaneal heel spur. Initially treated by stretching the calf muscle getting fitted for orthotics and physical therapy. I would l... Read More
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S. aureus: S. Aureus is the most common bacteria that cause wound infection.
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Ehlers danlos : It's not as common since ehlers danlos cause loose or laxity in your joints not tightness which occurs with club feet.
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Bruising : Typically after a fracture you will get bruising. The bruising is caused by the fracture bone bleeds into the tissue and create a.
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Warm sensation : You might have a pinched nerve. Talk to your doctor about getting an emg/ncv.
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Broken ankle : With any ankle injury you will develop swelling an pain. With a fracture you could see a black and blue around your heel. Severe pain. And in a se... Read More
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Heel swelling: Yes. Bursitis is inflammation of a fluid filled sack. Along the insertion of the achilles. So anytime you have inflammation of the bursa it will swel... Read More
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White nails. : White nails can be staining from using a dark nail polish or it could be a fungus infection.
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Penlac (ciclopirox): It has a success rate of 6-8%. I haven't seen anyone in my practice with any success.
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Ganglion cyst: The fluid inside is made of synovial fluid. The cyst usually grows off a tendon or joint and has a stem that draws fluid from the tendon sheath or jo... Read More
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Heel pain : I recommend seeing one now to determine if u need further studies. Like an mri.
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Foot cramp: Depends on what kind of foot type you have. If you have a flatfoot or a foot that overpronates can cause the muscle in your foot to fatigue thus caus... Read More
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Sprain: Are u still walking on the ankle or are you immobilized?
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Sciatica: It sounds like you might have sciatica. Recommend you see your doctor for further evaluation.
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Met fracture : Is he/she in a boot? If immobilized typically 4-6 weeks.
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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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Ankle surgery: Some of the potential complications are infection pain numbness. You can have a delay of healing of the fracture. Your surgeon can further explain ... Read More
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Ankle pain: Depends on why you have the ankle pain. I recommend you see a local podiatrist who specializes in sports med.
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Corns: Corns develop by skin irritation over bony prominences. It's layers of.
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Rehab: Usually 6-8 weeks after surgery.
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Pins: Yes. External pins will help stabilize the fracture.
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Fracture : A fracture is a fracture and will have the same symptoms. Of swelling and pain.
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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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Fracture: What kind of fracture do u have and how old is the fracture?
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Piercing: Any jewelry should be removed prior to any surgery. During surgery the surgeon will use an device called a bovie which is electric. If you have any j... Read More
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Heel pain : Stretching out you calf muscles. Ice cup message of the heel in the area of pain for 20 minutes. If the pain continues i recommend you see a local p... Read More
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Ankle sprain: With any severe ankle injury you will develop swelling. Because of gravity a lot of the swelling can end up in the foot which can limit the amount of... Read More
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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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Mar 30, 2015
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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Thank you for your answer it is the hip bursa I have been having injected
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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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