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Dr. Hermoz B. Ayvazian, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Hermoz Ayvazian, DPM, FACFAS, QME, is the lead podiatrist at Glendale Foot and Ankle Podiatry Center, providing expert services for patients in the Glendale and Burbank areas of Los Angeles. Dr. Ayvazian has been practicing for over 27 years and is a well-known and highly respected clinician in the area. He specializes in podiatry, with a special interest in wound care and management, and limb preservation. He is double board-certified in not only foot and ankle surgery, but also reconstructive surgery of the forefoot, rear-foot, and ankle. Dr. Ayvazian is continually looking at ways to improve the practice even further and offer the most comprehensive range of services to patients. Dr. Ayvazian is a physician with extensive experience and skills, and also a strong devotion to providing his patients with not only the best quality care but an environment they can trust.
35 years
Experience
Dr. Hermoz B. Ayvazian, DPM
- Glendale, California
- CCPM
- Accepting new patients
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How long does it take your Achilles tendon to heal?
It all depends on if it is just inflammation versus partial or complete rupture of the tendon. If you are able to rest or immobilize with a cast or cast boot, it may relieve the READ MORE
It all depends on if it is just inflammation versus partial or complete rupture of the tendon. If you are able to rest or immobilize with a cast or cast boot, it may relieve the tension on the tendon. If it is ruptured, whether partial or complete, may require a cast or surgery. Tendons in general heal very slowly. Give yourself at least 3 months for recovery.
Is dipping feet in hot water with Epsom salt supposed to help my heel spurs?
Be careful not yo burn yourself. Warm water will relax the muscle and ligaments. But ice fir short few minutes after. Hot and cold therapy may help.
Do acupressure slippers work for relieving pain?
First need to find the cause. It could be any where from herniated disc to nerve entrapment in the foot like neurons or tarsal tunnel syndrome. Certain feet conditions could READ MORE
First need to find the cause. It could be any where from herniated disc to nerve entrapment in the foot like neurons or tarsal tunnel syndrome. Certain feet conditions could predispose you. Also certain conditions like diabetes, alcoholism, hyperthyroidism. The slippers may help but not a cure. May need MRI and even injection and physical therapy. Certain vitamins may help
Why do I find it hard to flex my toes?
In some cases loss of intrinsic(foot) muscles. In some cases arthritic conditions. Sometimes just tightness in muscles
How can I control the bad smell from my feet?
Soaking in salt water plus small amount if tannic acid( tea) helps. Even over the counter tinactin or desenex sprays help. If not your podiatrist should prescribe you anti perspiring READ MORE
Soaking in salt water plus small amount if tannic acid( tea) helps. Even over the counter tinactin or desenex sprays help. If not your podiatrist should prescribe you anti perspiring topicals to minimize the sweating along with anti fungals and maybe antibiotics. Baby powder in the shoe may also help
Can heel pain be treated surgically?
Often this could be treated successfully with conservative treatments
How do you repair an ingrown toenail?
Simple soaking in warm salt water, applying medication like neosprin if not allergic, and placing a small amount of cotton under the edge of the nail may help. If not unfortunately READ MORE
Simple soaking in warm salt water, applying medication like neosprin if not allergic, and placing a small amount of cotton under the edge of the nail may help. If not unfortunately a minor surgery or clipping by your podiatrist may be the only way to solve the issue
What causes bone pain in the foot?
The pain could be anywhere from micro fracture, contusion, tumor, soft tissue strain, periosteal reaction, rheumatological issues, to medication reasons. X-ray will rule out some READ MORE
The pain could be anywhere from micro fracture, contusion, tumor, soft tissue strain, periosteal reaction, rheumatological issues, to medication reasons. X-ray will rule out some of these diagnosis. Examination will likely clue us on any soft tissue abnormalities. A good history will clue us in some of the causes. Timing of the pain, duration, intensity, and quality all are important factors in determining the cause. Even hereditary factors need to be investigated. Unfortunately not an easy answer.
My foot looks like it has a wart on the bottom of it. How can I get rid of it?
First make sure it’s a wart. If it is and not painful then could leave it alone may go away unless it’s getting bigger or multiplying. Usually warts are painful and require treatment. READ MORE
First make sure it’s a wart. If it is and not painful then could leave it alone may go away unless it’s getting bigger or multiplying. Usually warts are painful and require treatment. OTC acids help but be certain what you are dealing with. This often could be more serious and require biopsy.
I frequently get blisters on my feet when I wear shoes. Why does this keep happening?
Over perspiration, having a high arch foot, athletes foot and overactivity. May require soaking your feet in salt water, trying anti fungals and wearing inserts in shoes
