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plantar fibroma
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
41 years experience Podiatry
See below: It is an accumulation of dense tissue usually found on the plantar fascia.
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Steroid injections: A plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot or lump in the arch of the foot. It is inside the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that goes from the heel to the ... Read More
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
Depends if it is : Painful or not. One can leave it alone assuming the diagnosis is confirmed. Treatments may include topical verapamil, cryotherapy, steroid injections, ... Read More
Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered
14 years experience Podiatry
Plantar fibroma: Treatment ranges from conservative to surgical. Conservative treatment consists of orthotics that accommodate the mass, use of topical verapamil, or i ... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Prabhat Sinha answered
9 years experience Internal Medicine
Surgical resection : Surgery can remove fibroma
you can try getting cortisone injection to relieve pain
voltaren cream can help.
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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered
14 years experience Podiatry
Plantar fibroma: Treatment ranges from conservative to surgical. Conservative treatment consists of orthotics that accommodate the mass, use of topical verapamil, or i ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chakshu Gupta answered
23 years experience Pathology
NO: Although used loosely, a fibroma is more common, usually single or multiple and localized, with a simple removal being curative. Fibromatosis is used ... Read More
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Thomman Kuruvilla answered
22 years experience Podiatry
Scar tissue: This is the usual nightmare for plantar fibroma excision. If this occurs i usually start aggressive physical therapy with steroid injections. I also a ... Read More
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Addagada Rao answered
56 years experience General Surgery
Consider Surgery : If all other non operative measures fails , then you have only option , surgery , consult dpm . Or ortho surgeon
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
It's correct: Particularly if told by the doctor.
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wenjay Sung answered
14 years experience Podiatry
Yes you can: Stretch or find a physical therapist that can help you with a stretching routine. The most common stretch is called the "runner's" stretch or "wall s ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Edward Hellman answered
29 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Fairly: What you are describing is not uncommon and is likely a hammertoe. Don't hesitate to be seen to discuss treatment options.
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Haven't heard of it: Potaba is potassium para-aminobenzoate, and has been used for scleroderma, for dupuytren's contractures, and for peyronie's disease of the penis. Pota ... Read More
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