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Dr. Eric Lui, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

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Dr. Eric Lui, DPM
  • Hartford, Connecticut
  • Medical School - New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Leg pain burning in ankle?

Hello,


This could be a case of sciatica or nerve root impingement in your lower back.


Dr. Lui

Ankle injury?

Hello, You should be fine riding roller coasters and water rides. The amount of walking will be the bigger issue. It could cause the ankle pain to flare. Good luck and enjoy! READ MORE
Hello,


You should be fine riding roller coasters and water rides. The amount of walking will be the bigger issue. It could cause the ankle pain to flare.


Good luck and enjoy!

What happens if you leave an ingrown toenail untreated?

If you leave it it will get more painful and can get infected.

Is a walking boot better than a cast?

Hello. A cast is better than a walking boot. It is more immobilizing.

Painful big toe?

Hello,

I would recommend getting X-rays done at an urgent care and wearing a stiff-soled shoe.

Dr. Lui

Working an 8-hour shift with wet feet?

Hello, I imagine your feet must be severely macerated from being wet all day. I would give them a couple of days to completely dry out and go from there. If there is no improvement READ MORE
Hello,


I imagine your feet must be severely macerated from being wet all day. I would give them a couple of days to completely dry out and go from there. If there is no improvement then I would seek medical treatment.

Can you walk after ankle surgery?

Hello,

Most ankle surgeries require 8-12 weeks of NWB. I would need to know what procedure you are having done.

How long does it take for foot fractures to heal?

Hello. Foot fractures can take 4-6 weeks to heal. Vitamin d is important for bone healing.

How long does it take to realign a sprained ankle?

Hello. Do you mean rehab a sprained ankle? I normally immobilize ansprained ankle until most of the pain and swelling resolves. I then send the patient to physical therapy. READ MORE
Hello. Do you mean rehab a sprained ankle? I normally immobilize ansprained ankle until most of the pain and swelling resolves. I then send the patient to physical therapy. It depends on the severity of the sprain.

Sprained ankle?

Hello,


Without actually seeing the x-rays it is hard to say what the spike or hump is. It could be a bone spur.


Dr. Lui

Do podiatrists treat toenail fungus?

Hello,


Yes we do. There are oral and topical options.


Dr. Lui

Does a podiatrist take care of foot deformities?

Hello,


Yes podiatrists can take care of foot deformities. We perform many surgical procedures of the foot and ankle to correct deformities.


Dr. Lui

Weird bumps on my feet?

Hello,


What do these bumps look like? Are they blisters? Do they itch? If they do it could be a form of athletes foot.


Dr. Lui

How do you get rid of bone spurs in your heel?

Hello,


The only way to get rid of a bone spur is to have it surgically resected.


Dr. Lui

How long do you wear a cast for a fractured ankle?

Hello. Normally the cast remains for 8-12 weeks

What does a pinched nerve in the foot feel like?

Hello. A pinched nerve can result in numbness, tingling or electrical type pain.

How long should I wear an ankle brace after a fracture?

Hello. An ankle fracture takes 8-12 weeks to heal. Patients are normally sent for physical therapy after. A brace can be used during the rehab period.

Can you walk after toe surgery?

Hello. Most times with standard hammer toe repair you are allowed to walk immediately after surgery in a flat surgical shoe

What are the symptoms of heel bursitis?

Hello, Heel bursitis manifests with pain to the plantar central aspect of the heel when walking or standing. If this describes your situation, then you should wear well-cushioned READ MORE
Hello,

Heel bursitis manifests with pain to the plantar central aspect of the heel when walking or standing. If this describes your situation, then you should wear well-cushioned shoes at all times and not walk barefoot at home.