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30 years
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Dr. Troy Watson, M.D.
- Las Vegas, NV
- Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
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What orthopedic shoes are best?
It depends on what you hope to achieve with your shoe wear. There are many excellent brands that I commonly recommend as an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist. Hoka One athletic READ MORE
It depends on what you hope to achieve with your shoe wear. There are many excellent brands that I commonly recommend as an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist. Hoka One athletic shoes are a great cushioned shoe. New Balance also makes a good athletic shoe. I often recommend SAS shoes for patients that need a good work shoe. Vionics and Birkenstock make great sandals and are helpful for patients with plantar fasciitis.
What do I do for a broken toe?
Always a good idea to X-ray your foot and make sure it is not a displaced fracture. Rarely do these need surgery but still worth checking. You can usually get an appointment with READ MORE
Always a good idea to X-ray your foot and make sure it is not a displaced fracture. Rarely do these need surgery but still worth checking. You can usually get an appointment with an Orthopaedic surgeon and they will let you know the treatment plan.
Should I wear an ankle brace?
I usually recommend playing with ankle brace for a few weeks after an initial ankle sprain. If you have had more than a few ankle sprains, then I would play with an ankle brace READ MORE
I usually recommend playing with ankle brace for a few weeks after an initial ankle sprain. If you have had more than a few ankle sprains, then I would play with an ankle brace as much as possible.
What should I do when I twist my ankle?
Typically you want to follow the RICE formula of Rest, Ice, Compression (think ACE wrap) and elevation. I would also recommend X-rays of the ankle to make certain there is no fractures. READ MORE
Typically you want to follow the RICE formula of Rest, Ice, Compression (think ACE wrap) and elevation. I would also recommend X-rays of the ankle to make certain there is no fractures. Hope this helps!
Ankle pain post arthroscopic surgery
You may have some scar tissue or inflammation in your ankle joint that has recurred. 5 years of no pain is a good sign. If I was seeing you I would likely inject your ankle with READ MORE
You may have some scar tissue or inflammation in your ankle joint that has recurred. 5 years of no pain is a good sign. If I was seeing you I would likely inject your ankle with cortisone two see if it was helpful. An MRI can sometimes be helpful. Sometimes a simple ankle injection can return you to normal but a followup with an orthpaedic foot and ankle specialist in your area would be helpful. Visit AOFAS.org and use physician finder if you need help locating a qualified professional.
