Dr. Franklin Kase D.P.M
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
241 W Olive Ave Burbank CA, 91502Rating
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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 all 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.
Dr. Kase specializes in foot/ankle surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics. He is double Board certified in Foot/ankle surgery and Podiatric Medicine. He is also one of the only Fellows in California of the Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. In that vein, he has been an istructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy for more than 20 years teaching recurrent courses in' The Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries'. He is also a 6 time marathon finisher and has the distinct recognition that in more than 40 years of running he has never sustained a lower extremity injury. He also is the Fellowship medical director of the Surgery/sports medicine Fellowship program at the Specialty Surgery centers of Encino and Westlake. He is the past Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Burbank and is Past Medical Director of the Diabetic wound center at that institution.
He is also the only 'two time' award winner of being recognized as 'California Podiatric Physician of the Year' by the Caliofornia Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Kase has also had the distinction of being recognized by his peers as 'One of the 100 most influential podiatric physicians in the United States' since year 2000. He is also the only Podiatric Physician who is a medical advisor at the Los Angeles County Zoo and has been recognized by the Zoo for saving the life of the oldest living rhinocerous in captivity by diagnosing squamous cell carcinoma of the horn.
Education and Training
California College of Podiatri DPM, with honors 1976
George Washington University BA Zoology, with honors 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
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Dr. Franklin Kase D.P.M's Expert Contributions
How can I control the bad smell from my feet?
You definitely should see a podiatrist regarding this problem. There are many ways to treat feet that sweat a great deal and you can also develop a bacterial infection from excessive sweating. This however can be treated with topical medication. I would recommend that you see a podiatrist to relieve your discomfort and heavy sweating. READ MORE
Why do I have flat feet?
Flat feet are generally hereditary. Some people with flat feet have discomfort while others do not. You should see a sports podiatrist and be properly evaluated to determine whether or not that is a cause for your foot discomfort. If so, there are many non-surgical treatments to relieve your discomfort including fabrication of foot orthotics. Flat feet are generally hereditary. Some people with flat feet have discomfort while others do not. You should see a sports podiatrist and be properly evaluated to determine whether or not that is a cause for your foot discomfort. If so, there are many non-surgical treatments to relieve your discomfort including fabrication of foot orthotics. Also you will probably be much more comfortable if you wear good supportive shoes. READ MORE
A glass piece has gone inside my foot and the area has become red. Will a podiatrist be able to help me?
You should absolutely see a podiatrist for this problem. He can determine whether or not you do in fact have a piece of glass in your foot and if you do so remove it. Not removing a piece of glass can lead to a severe infection which could severely disable you causing you great pain and discomfort. My recommendation is see a board certified podiatrist as soon as possible. READ MORE
Are there any side effects of wearing acupuncture slippers for a long time?
There Should not be any specific problems associated wearing the acupuncture shoes. However, it is possible that they will not provide the pain relief that you are seeking. If they are comfortable however and you do not have discomfort wearing them, by all means continue to do so. READ MORE
Can bath salts help in treating heel pain?
Heel pain can be due to multiple causes. The most common being a condition called plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation of a band of tissue on the bottom of the foot that supports the arch of the foot. It is unlikely that bathing in salt and water will have any significant long-term effect on relieving your discomfort. It may feel good temporarily but in general it will have no therapeutic benefit. On the other hand ice massage to the area 10 to 15 minutes at a time several times a day is much more beneficial. I would recommend you see a sports Podiatrist who can evaluate your condition and determine what the most appropriate form of treatment would be. It may be as simple as changing your shoes to a more supportive shoe, doing stretching exercises, taking some anti-inflammatory medication, or possibly making a foot orthotic to go in your shoe. This can be best determined by seeing a sports podiatrist. READ MORE
Why do I keep getting an ingrown toenail?
Yes. There is a permanent way to remove an ingrown toenail provided that the nail is not infected at the time. The procedure is called a partial matrixectomy and it is a procedure where the root part of the nail that is in growing is cauterized with a chemical called Phenol. This is an office procedure, where you are in a bandage for 1 day; thereafter only using antibiotic cream and band aid. READ MORE
I have had repeated sprains in my ankle. Will it keep happening? What can I do?
Every time you have an ankle sprain it further we can use the ligaments in your ankle resulting in more instability. It is very possible that the muscles around the ankle or weak and you may require a vigorous course of physical therapy and rehabilitation to strengthen the tendons around the ankle. You may also require some bracing especially when you do strenuous activities. I would highly recommend that you see a sports podiatrist or sports orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in foot and ankle. It is also possible that You may benefit from more supportive shoes and or foot orthotic devices to provide additional support and stability for your ankles. READ MORE
What is the best way of recovering from a sprain?
The key to treating a sprain is RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation. If after 48 hours there is still significant swelling and pain in the ankle, then it is recommended to see a sports podiatric physician or a foot and ankle orthopedic specialist. X-rays would be taken to determine if there is a fracture and the key is protected immobilization. It is imperative to get the swelling down and then in the absence of a fracture, start aggressive ankle rehabilitation with physical therapy or a Home balance and strengthening exercise program. READ MORE
Foot pain in the morning
It sounds like you have a condition called planter fasciitis. This is an inflammation of a band of tissue on the bottom of the foot as it inserts into the heel. The best thing to do is to do calf stretching exercises at night before you go to sleep and after you wake up in the morning. Also icing three times a day is beneficial as well as making sure that you are wearing good supportive shoes. If these measures do not work, then you need to see a board-certified podiatric physician who can take an x-ray and further evaluate the condition. READ MORE
Ingrown toenail surgery now have thick ridged nails
Unfortunately, after both margins of an ingrown toenail are fixed, the nail has been subjected to trauma and the way your nail has grown back is probably a result of that trauma. This does not happen to everyone's nails, but in about 10 percent of cases, it can. There is not much you can do to change the appearance of the nail except you can try an over-the-counter medication called NuVail, which may enhance the nail's appearance. The other option, while being more radical, is to completely remove the nail, kill the root, and once it is healed, you can apply a false nail or a nail polish with nail bed adherent. If you choose that option, there will be no functional deficit as other then cosmetics, the nails in humans serve no functional purpose. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Past Chief of Podiatric Surgery Providence St. Joseph Medical Center 2005 - 2007
- Fellowship Medical Director, Surgery/Sports medicine Specialty Surgery center of Encino 2015 - Present
- Medical Advisor Los Angeles County Zoo 2015 - Present
- Podiatric Medical Director, Diabetic Wound Center Providence St. Joseph Medical Center 2005 - 2010
Awards
- California Podiatric Physician of the Year 2010 California Podiatric Medical Association
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2015 California Podiatric Medical Association
- President's Award 2017 American Podiatric Medical Association
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2009 Los Ageles County Podiatric Medical Association
- California Podiatric Physician of the Year 2004 California Podiatric Medical Association
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association
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