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Dr. Arman Kirakosian, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
<p>Dr. Arman Kirakosian is a board certified podiatrist practicing in San Bruno, CA. Dr. Kirakosian is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Kirakosian diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet and ankle. 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. Kirakosian is a residency director at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco. He is also the team podiatrist for San Jose Quakes of the MLS and Sacramento Republic FC of USL. </p>
20 years
Experience
Dr. Arman Kirakosian, DPM
- San Bruno, CA
- California School of Podiatric
- Accepting new patients
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What helps with a bunion on the side of the feet?
Wearing wider shoes and orthotics will help you walk better and slow the progression. You can use topical tiger balm or biofeeeze if it is painful. After conservative treatments READ MORE
Wearing wider shoes and orthotics will help you walk better and slow the progression. You can use topical tiger balm or biofeeeze if it is painful. After conservative treatments fail then need to correct with surgery!
Does a foot bunion need surgery?
Not all bunions need surgery. They can be managed for the first 6 months with conservative treatment then if still painful can discuss surgery Orthotics and motion control stable READ MORE
Not all bunions need surgery. They can be managed for the first 6 months with conservative treatment then if still painful can discuss surgery
Orthotics and motion control stable shoes can help but not fix the bunions. I suggest surgery only if it is painful during activities and it’s is slowing you down
Orthotics and motion control stable shoes can help but not fix the bunions. I suggest surgery only if it is painful during activities and it’s is slowing you down
What exercises help with ankle swelling?
The best exercises are stretching with resistant bands and circle the ankle joint. Use compression socks up to the ankle or knee high between 10-15mmHg.
Can weight lifting cause ankle pain?
It can. Need to have ankle support while lifting and making sure it is strengthened. I like malleo train ankle braces
What treatments are available for a heel spur?
Heel spurs are not the major issue. It can be tendon or fascia problem Start wearing insoles super feet green or blue and eccentric foot and ankle exercises with resistant bands READ MORE
Heel spurs are not the major issue. It can be tendon or fascia problem
Start wearing insoles super feet green or blue and eccentric foot and ankle exercises with resistant bands and icing with frozen water bottle by rolling on the area
Start wearing insoles super feet green or blue and eccentric foot and ankle exercises with resistant bands and icing with frozen water bottle by rolling on the area
How do you fix a hammertoe?
By doing a small procedure. Can be fused at the joint or just by releasing a tendon that is causing the tension. It all depends on where the deformity is located. See a podiatrist READ MORE
By doing a small procedure. Can be fused at the joint or just by releasing a tendon that is causing the tension. It all depends on where the deformity is located. See a podiatrist to determine
Ingrown toenail removal months later
The nail can be looked at and sometimes can be caused from trauma after surgery. I would recommend having the nail grow out and start treatments with topical products such as Jublia READ MORE
The nail can be looked at and sometimes can be caused from trauma after surgery. I would recommend having the nail grow out and start treatments with topical products such as Jublia which needs to be prescribed or use tee tree oil and Vicks vapor
How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?
If you sprained the ankle depending on the stage of the sprain. It can take 1-2 weeks or 2-4 weeks or 6 weeks but can start exercises with resistant bands and range of motion and READ MORE
If you sprained the ankle depending on the stage of the sprain. It can take 1-2 weeks or 2-4 weeks or 6 weeks but can start exercises with resistant bands and range of motion and use red light therapy
Will i always have a limp now
Have you seen a doctor to have them do evaluation and mri to further evaluate
How long will my ankle dislocation hurt?
Usually any trauma will last between 3-6 months
There are red laser treatments and physical therapy you can do. Also make sure the ligaments are not fully disrupted
There are red laser treatments and physical therapy you can do. Also make sure the ligaments are not fully disrupted
Can heel spur be cured?
It can be removed but I would recommend evaluating to see if it is the tendon or fascia causing the problem.
Is the spur on the back of the heel?
Is the spur on the back of the heel?
Can heel spurs be fixed with medications?
Heel spurs can’t be fixed with medication Heel spurs in the back of the heel or bottom ? Most of the time it’s the tendon or fascia that is the problem. Do eccentric exercises READ MORE
Heel spurs can’t be fixed with medication
Heel spurs in the back of the heel or bottom ?
Most of the time it’s the tendon or fascia that is the problem. Do eccentric exercises and use resistant bands to exercise and ice with a frozen water bottle by rolling it
Heel spurs in the back of the heel or bottom ?
Most of the time it’s the tendon or fascia that is the problem. Do eccentric exercises and use resistant bands to exercise and ice with a frozen water bottle by rolling it
Infected area under foot - wart?
It is best to see us to remove the wart or apply another layer of cantharone which is a more powerful solution to get rid it. We need to diagnose first of it is a wart vs a corn READ MORE
It is best to see us to remove the wart or apply another layer of cantharone which is a more powerful solution to get rid it. We need to diagnose first of it is a wart vs a corn
What is wrong with my feet
It could be fungal infection. We send the nail to the lab to determine if it is indeed fungal. In the meantime can use the tree oil or Vicks vapor
