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Dr. Franklin Kase, D.P.M

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

Dr. Franklin Kase is a podiatrist practicing in Burbank, CA. Dr. Kase is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Kase 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.
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Dr. Franklin Kase, D.P.M
  • Burbank, CA
  • California College of Podiatri
  • Accepting new patients

What helps heel pain after ankle surgery?

The best thing to do for heel pain after ankle surgery is ice the area for 20 minutes of each waking hour. It is also important to be evaluated to determine that there’s nothing READ MORE
The best thing to do for heel pain after ankle surgery is ice the area for 20 minutes of each waking hour. It is also important to be evaluated to determine that there’s nothing else going on in the heel which could be causing pain. Other recommendations besides eyes are we’re good supportive shoes preferably with some kind of orthotic control and support. We are very good athletic shoes which gives the ability to support The foot and ankle. But icing is still very important to reduce any swelling and inflammation. You can also take Aleve two pills twice a day with food so you don’t get an upset stomach and assuming you’re not allergic. Anyway that would be my initial recommendations. I would certainly follow up with your surgeon and discuss the matter with him as well or her.

Sprained foot?

Make sure you are wearing good supportive shoes. You may need to be braced or taped. I would see a sports Podiatric physician in your area and get an X-ray of each foot. Ice 20 READ MORE
Make sure you are wearing good supportive shoes. You may need to be braced or taped. I would see a sports Podiatric physician in your area and get an X-ray of each foot. Ice 20 minutes of each hour. If you don’t have stomach problems, take 2 Aleve every 12 hours with food. Any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, discontinue.

Good luck,

Dr. Kase

When do pins come out after bunion surgery?

If there is a pin sticking out of your foot, then it comes out in 3-4 weeks after confirmation by X-ray that the fractured bone is healing well. I use screws in bunion surgery, READ MORE
If there is a pin sticking out of your foot, then it comes out in 3-4 weeks after confirmation by X-ray that the fractured bone is healing well. I use screws in bunion surgery, which do not come out unless irritated by shoes, long after healing has occurred. 

Franklin Kase, DPM, FACFAS

How long does it take to recover from big toe surgery?

It depends on what kind of big toe surgery you are having. There are hundreds of procedures that are done on the big toe, but I assume you are referring to the most common one, READ MORE
It depends on what kind of big toe surgery you are having. There are hundreds of procedures that are done on the big toe, but I assume you are referring to the most common one, which is a bunionectomy. If that is the case, again it depends on what kind of bunionectomy you are having done. It’s dependent upon whether the first metatarsal and or the great toe itself is fractured and internally fixated or you are having a fusion of the first metatarsal cuneiform joint as such in a Lapidus procedure. However, keeping those factors in mind, the recovery of the most common big toe surgeries is anywhere between four and six weeks to get into tennis shoes. It can take longer and in some procedures can actually be less. In any event, most procedures require physical therapy postoperatively. I usually tell patients they will be walking on their heel the day of surgery and They will be running in three months following surgery. I know that is a large range, but it is procedure dependent.

Can Haglund's deformity be cured without surgery?

Haglund’s the foreman he is a structural deformity of the calcaneus in which there is enlargement of the posterior superior lateral process of the calcaneus. The irritation that READ MORE
Haglund’s the foreman he is a structural deformity of the calcaneus in which there is enlargement of the posterior superior lateral process of the calcaneus. The irritation that one gets from Haglund’s deformity in many cases can be treated non-surgically with the use of padding, shoe modification or a custom foot orthotics that balances the rear foot. Sometimes, if there is an associated bursitis, a Cortizone injection can be used provided that it is nowhere near the Achilles tendon . If those measures are unsuccessful, then Surgery is the best option. But I can tell you, that in many cases, a properly made functional foot orthotic device will allow resolution of Haglund form of the symptoms.

How long does it take your Achilles tendon to heal?

In answer to your question, the Achilles tendon takes a very long time to heal because it has a very poor blood supply. That is why it is important to rest it and limit vigorous READ MORE
In answer to your question, the Achilles tendon takes a very long time to heal because it has a very poor blood supply. That is why it is important to rest it and limit vigorous running and heavy exercise activity until it is not tender upon direct pressure. Treatment includes physical therapy, deep cross friction massage, foot orthotics to take pressure off the Achilles tendon, the consistent wearing of running shoes or shoes with a slight heel elevation, ice, and gentle stretching. If you do any activity that causes pain, stop doing it. Also, walking or running uphill is the worst. Try to stay on level ground. It can take weeks to months to completely heal.

What kind of foot wear can I wear at home all day?

You can wear any indoor slipper you wish. In my opinion, the best slipper however is VIONIC slippers. They provide the foot with the best biomechanical support. FYI, Corns and READ MORE
You can wear any indoor slipper you wish. In my opinion, the best slipper however is VIONIC slippers. They provide the foot with the best biomechanical support. FYI, Corns and callouses are actually bone problems, not skin problems. I recommend that you see a board certified podiatry physician for a proper evaluation to determine the cause of the corns and callouses. You may need X-rays to determine which bones are involved. That way, the podiatry physician can recommend a proper treatment to prevent the corns and callouses from coming back. 

Franklin Kase, DPM, FACFAS

How do I help my son who's ankle surgery is delayed?

I’m sorry your son has an injured ankle. I question however why he needs surgery at the age of 10 years old. Has he been immobilized in a cast or cast boot? Also has he had physical READ MORE
I’m sorry your son has an injured ankle. I question however why he needs surgery at the age of 10 years old. Has he been immobilized in a cast or cast boot? Also has he had physical therapy to strengthen his ankle and is he wearing some kind of brace if so. It is very unusual to have surgery to repair at sprained ankle at the age of 10. If it is a displaced fracture that’s a different story. I would say sincerely question why he is having surgery at the age of 10 for a sprained ankle. I would recommend obtaining a second opinion.

How do you know a child's foot is broken?

The only way to determine that a child’s foot is broken is by an x-ray. The clinical signs would be swelling and tenderness over the suspected fractured area. Initial treatment READ MORE
The only way to determine that a child’s foot is broken is by an x-ray. The clinical signs would be swelling and tenderness over the suspected fractured area. Initial treatment should include icing, elevation, and avoidance of walking on that foot until an x-ray can be obtained. I would recommend going to a board-certified Podiatric physician for evaluation as soon as possible.

My heels are in pain all the time?

The first thing to do is to determine what the reason is for the heel pain. If it is related to plantar fascia -itis or some other local condition or if it is related to some systemic READ MORE
The first thing to do is to determine what the reason is for the heel pain. If it is related to plantar fascia -itis or some other local condition or if it is related to some systemic condition. The best way to determine that would be to go to a board-certified podiatrist and have a full evaluation including x-rays. There after, if it is determined that you have a local condition like plantar fasciitis there are many treatments available. Some of these include stretching exercises, wearing more supportive shoes, icing, taking an anti-inflammatory medication, wearing a good pre-fabricated foot orthotic, taping the foot in a certain way to relieve stress on the plantar fascia, Cortizone injection, custom foot orthotics, and in the worst case scenario shockwave therapy or surgery. This would be determined by your podiatrist.

Why is one of my toes smaller than the others?

It is a congenital difference and is ‘normal,’ meaning that no treatment is necessary.

What can I do about my nail infection?

If you have an infection in your toe which is related to an ingrown nail, then the best treatment is to remove the offending nail Marjan and not necessarily the entire nail. It READ MORE
If you have an infection in your toe which is related to an ingrown nail, then the best treatment is to remove the offending nail Marjan and not necessarily the entire nail. It should be looked upon that the ingrown nail is a foreign body and like any foreign body it needs to be removed. Medication alone will not be adequate.

How do you repair an ingrown toenail?

An ingrown toenail is a foreign body and has to be removed like a foreign body. It requires going to a Podiatric physicianp, having him numb your toe and removing the offending READ MORE
An ingrown toenail is a foreign body and has to be removed like a foreign body. It requires going to a Podiatric physicianp, having him numb your toe and removing the offending border. If you have had recurrent ingrown nails however, it is recommended for him to do a permanent removal of the offending nail border which is an easy office procedure.

Why are my feet dry and cracked?

I would highly recommend you do see a podiatrist as there are certain topical medications that you can apply to your feet which will significantly improve them very rapidly. The READ MORE
I would highly recommend you do see a podiatrist as there are certain topical medications that you can apply to your feet which will significantly improve them very rapidly. The podiatrist also can give you information about certain proper hygienic techniques to keep your feet from becoming dry and cracked.

I keep getting bunions--what should I do to prevent them?

It is not common to get recurrent bunions if the original surgery has been done properly, preferably by a board certified foot and ankle podiatric surgeon. I would recommend READ MORE
It is not common to get recurrent bunions if the original surgery has been done properly, preferably by a board certified foot and ankle podiatric surgeon. I would recommend that you seek one out and get a second opinion. In doing bunion surgery for more than 30 years, as hard as it is to believe, I have never had a recurrent bunion requiring a second surgery. Now it is possible that some patients have gone to another foot/ ankle surgeon, but I think I would have found out about it(requiring medical records, x rays, etc.). That has never happened.
If the correct procedure is done, it is unlikely you will develop a recurrent bunion. Also following bunion surgery, properly fabricated custom foot orthotics are very effective in decreasing the forces that contribute to bunion formation.

Do bunion correctors work?

In answer to your question, bunion correctors only give the appearance of correction but do actually nothing to correct the bunion deformity which is a structural bone and joint READ MORE
In answer to your question, bunion correctors only give the appearance of correction but do actually nothing to correct the bunion deformity which is a structural bone and joint problem. If you feel better with a bunion corrector, that’s fine, but please don’t delude yourself into thinking that it is accomplishing anything more than giving possibly some temporary relief and a better cosmetic appearance. Once you stop using the bunion corrector, the toe will revert back to its original position. I highly recommend that you go to a board certified Podiatric physician and have a weight-bearing X-ray taken so that you can see the actual position of the large toe joint. Then appropriate treatment can be discussed and rendered.

Dr. Frank Kase

I have an ingrown toenail. How would it be removed?

There are two ways to remove an ingrown nail. If it is infected, then after local anesthetic is performed at the base of the toe, the offending nail margin is removed. A small READ MORE
There are two ways to remove an ingrown nail. If it is infected, then after local anesthetic is performed at the base of the toe, the offending nail margin is removed. A small dressing is applied that day and the next day you’re in a Band-Aid. If this is a recurrent ingrown nail and it is not infected, a local anesthetic it is again, performed with the base of the nail, the offending nail margin is removed, and phenol chemical is applied to the base of the nail to eradicate the root of the nail and thus prevent an ingrown nail from ever recurring in that area. Again, a small dressing is applied and the patient is in a Band-Aid the next day.

I get cramps in my foot very frequently. What could be wrong?

It could be due to a variety of causes: 1. Tight calf muscles 2. Decreased calcium or potassium 3. Tight sheets on the bed contracting toe muscles 4. Decreased magnesium I READ MORE
It could be due to a variety of causes:

1. Tight calf muscles
2. Decreased calcium or potassium
3. Tight sheets on the bed contracting toe muscles
4. Decreased magnesium

I would recommend daily stretching of the calf muscles, eating a banana or orange daily, or taking supplemental calcium. If it doesn’t resolve the cramping, see a podiatrist or family doctor.

Why do I keep getting blisters even after switching shoes?

Getting blisters on the back of your feet is usually due to the shoes rubbing against the back of your feet where there may or may not be a bone spur. This should be evaluated READ MORE
Getting blisters on the back of your feet is usually due to the shoes rubbing against the back of your feet where there may or may not be a bone spur. This should be evaluated by a sports podiatrist who can make a proper diagnosis and determine message to relieve your blister formation. It may be as simple as changing the shoes you wear or possibly making some kind of an insert to go into your shoes.

Why do my feet hurt every time I run?

There can be many reasons that you have pain in your feet when running. It could be related to the shoes you are wearing that may or may not be supportive enough. It could also READ MORE
There can be many reasons that you have pain in your feet when running. It could be related to the shoes you are wearing that may or may not be supportive enough. It could also be due to the fact that you are not doing adequate stretching preparation for the run and or possibly running on a hard surface like sidewalk or concrete. This can also lead to problems. I would recommend you see a sports podiatrist as soon as possible to reduce the chance of injury and allow you to enjoy a comfortable run.