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Dr. Steven Bennett Caplan, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Steven Caplan is a podiatrist practicing in Owings Mills, MD. Dr. Caplan is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Caplan diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Dr. Steven Bennett Caplan, DPM
- Owings Mills, MD
- Accepting new patients
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I have a weird growth on my ankle. What could it be?
It could be a spider bite! If it stays to enlarge, see a Podiatrist, as I operated. On one that was the size of a softball!
What shoes should I wear for hammertoe?
Cut a hole in your shoe where the hammer toe hits the shoe. You will be able to find it by the bulge in the shoe!
My grandfather's wound is not healing. What should we do?
Try Bag Balm. You can get it at Walgreens I’ve the counter. Apply at nite then wipe off the next day with Hydrogen Peroxide then reapply!
I have a lot of heel pain in the mornings after going for a walk. What can I do to treat it?
Loss of weight, Ice, Ibuprofen if you do not have high blood pressure and a Cortisone shot will give instant releive!
My feet sweat a lot. Is that normal or is it a problem?
Not normal. What helps is Charcoal orthotics and powder in the shoes!
Right below my big toe hurts when putting on my shoes. What should be done?
Probably Sessamoiditis, which would require foot surgery! But padding should be applied at first.
I have what looks like a blister but it isn't going away. It's also painful. What should I do?
Never remove the blister, as this would cause infection, but pop the blister with sterile pin and drain the pus until it stops!
I have flat feet and running is becoming painful. What should I do?
Orthotics. Also if you have children that have this and under 6, they wear orthotics for 1 year and the arch will form!
How can I prevent corn in my feet from happening again?
Corn pads without medication will help!
Is foot amputation the only solution for gangrene?
That is answered by a Vascular Surgeon! He will do a Vascular workup that will determine what is causing the problem!
My foot still hasn't healed after I fell last month. What should I do?
It’s probably a Sprained Ankle! Which was not treated properly. Remember the word Rice, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. But remember true elevation is above the heart. Also READ MORE
It’s probably a Sprained Ankle! Which was not treated properly. Remember the word Rice, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. But remember true elevation is above the heart. Also Advil 800 Mgs if you don’t have high blood pressure helps!
