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Dr. Atiyeh Salem, DPM
Orthopedist
Dr. Atiyeh Salem is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Salem specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Salem tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
51 years
Experience
Dr. Atiyeh Salem, DPM
- Palos Heights, IL
- Snead State College
- Accepting new patients
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What is the home remedy for ankle pain?
Depends on what type of pain
Could be heel spur
Sprained ankle
Or tendinitis
Could be heel spur
Sprained ankle
Or tendinitis
Should I heat or ice my ankle?
Ankle pain should be warm compression
What cream is good for ankle pain?
Voltaren
How long does it take to heal swollen ankle?
Depends on the cause
6-8 weeks if o jury
6-8 weeks if o jury
My left ankle is swollen?
Could be related to injury
Could be related to circulation problem
Or weight gain or standing for a long time
Could be related to chemical imbalance
Could be related to circulation problem
Or weight gain or standing for a long time
Could be related to chemical imbalance
Can you help with heel injury?
X ray
Depends on injury
Could be muscular
Or tendon related
Depends on injury
Could be muscular
Or tendon related
How long is recovery after heel surgery?
Depends if it was surgical or non surgical
Usually 6-8 weeks
Usually 6-8 weeks
How can I fix my heel pain?
Yes
X ray first
Could be heel spur
Could be plantar fasciitis
X ray first
Could be heel spur
Could be plantar fasciitis
Which gel is best for ankle sprain?
Voltaren
What should I do my big toe nail is about to fall off
The best way is to remove it under local anesthesia and then will regrow normally after 90 days. Antibiotics will be needed.
Comforting a blister?
This is billed from the pressure recurring area. Must do incision and drainage without taking the protective skin.
My ankle is swollen?
I have to see pictures of the foot. Could be because of high blood pressure or kidney problem or vascular insufficiency. The underlying cause must be diagnosed.
Sprained ankle?
Must do an X-ray to see Could be tendinitis or contusion of the joint and not a fracture Need AFO to stabilize the joint and anti-inflammatory.
Burning sensation in sole of both feet?
Depends on your diagnosis. This could be due to diabetes as peripheral neuropathy. Or vascular compression or impingement of a nerve. Might need neurontin after a nerve conduction READ MORE
Depends on your diagnosis. This could be due to diabetes as peripheral neuropathy. Or vascular compression or impingement of a nerve. Might need neurontin after a nerve conduction study.
My ankles are swollen?
This could be due to vascular compromise due to diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. This could be due to strain on the ligament.
Should I see a doctor about this?
Do Xray. Could be tendinitis or inflammation of the sub-tala joint.Must see to confirm.
What should I do with a smashed toe?
The best way to remove the nail is under local anesthesia. Clean the clotted blood with caisson not to traumatize the mail bed. Will regrow in 99 days.
Ingrown toenail?
Must take antibiotics for three days. Must be removed after that and using laser treatment on the side to avoid recurrence.
