Dr. James H. Lawton, DPM, FACFAS
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
5145 N California Ave Chicago IL, 60625About
James H. Lawton, DPM, FACFAS is a top Podiatric Surgeon in Chicago, IL. With a passion for safe patient care and an unwavering commitment to his specialty, Dr. James H. Lawton is an expert in changing the lives of his patients for the better. Through his expertise in the field, Dr. James H. Lawton is a prime example of a true leader in health care. As a leader and expert in his field, Dr. James H. Lawton is passionate about enhancing patient's quality of life. He embodies the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patient's. In Chicago, IL Dr. James H. Lawton is a true asset to his field and dedicated to the profession of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
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Education and Training
University of Wis.-Platteville Bachelor of Science 1967
Ill. Coll. of Podiatric Med. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
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How long after the ankle sprain can I walk normally?
Depending on the extent of the injury - damage to one, two, or more ligaments - it can take 4 - 8 weeks to begin to walk normally again. When damaged ligaments don't heal with new ligament tissue. They heal with collegen (scar tissue) which is weaker than the original ligament. READ MORE
What can fix a swollen ankle fast?
An elastic ankle support found in the drugstore and elevation of your foot and ankle level with your heart. READ MORE
How long does a swollen heel take to heal?
It all depends what is causing the swelling. Is it due to a soft tissue injury ? Is it due to a fracture ? Is it due to venous insufficiency ? Is it due to tendonitis ? Etc., etc. READ MORE
How long should I ice my heel?
You don't mention what is causing your swelling ? How long has your heel been swollen ? There are multiple potential causes for swelling of the heel. For injuries applying ice can be useful for 24 - 48 hours and after that ice slows down the healing process. READ MORE
What are the side effects of a cortisone shot for heel spur?
Generally there are no negative side effects from a cortisone injection for a heel spur. There is always a potential risk of infection from any injection, but the statistical risk is very small. READ MORE
Should I massage a bruised ankle?
Yes you can but gently. Massage from the toes upward toward your knee. READ MORE
Should I walk on a bruised ankle?
You can as long as it is just a bruise. The more you walk on it the more it will swell. However, if the bruise is from an injury then you should be x-rayed to be sure there is no fracture, and if fractured then you shouldn't be walking on it. READ MORE
What exercises are good for a foot bunion?
Unfortunately there are no exercises that can stop or reverse bunion formation in the human foot. Bunions are structural and functional deformities that develop over time. They are not caused by shoe gear. The vast majority of bunions are the result of abnormal biomechanics of the foot overall - ie: pronation (flatfootedness). No amount of exercise can change that. READ MORE
Will I get pan medications after bunion surgery?
If you mean multiple or several medications, yes probably. It depends on your surgeon's protocol. READ MORE
How long does it take for an incision to heal after foot surgery?
Well if a patient is not immunocompromised (ie: Diabetic; Rheumatoid arthritic; Lupus erythematosis; etc.) then normal healing skin is 75% healed (based on tensile strength) within 3 weeks (21 days). For an additional 2 - 3 weeks the skin goes through a "remodeling phase" and is 100% healed within 5 - 6 weeks after surgery. READ MORE
Is the recovery after bunion surgery painful?
Bunion surgery is bone surgery. Depending on your pain tolerance it can be mildly to moderately painful, or it can be severely painful for 2 to 5 days. Obviously your surgeon should provide you with sufficient opioid medication to reduce the pain significantly so that you are comfortable during the initial recovery period. READ MORE
How long does it take to fix a heel spur?
Well, using the term "fix" is a bit unusual. If you have been diagnosed with an actual heel (bone) spur, but there are no symptoms, then nothing needs to be done. However, if you have symptoms of plantar fascitis and you also have an associated heel spur then there are multiple conservative potential treatments as well as eventual surgery. The spur itself is generally not the cause of any pain. You should get a consultation with a Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. READ MORE
Will an ingrown toenail heal itself?
No, and you should not try any form of self treatment. You should be examined and treated by a Board Certified Podiatric Physician and Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. READ MORE
Can I exercise with a heel spur?
Yes as long as your heel is not painful. A heel spur developes over years and as long as the spur is not painful then there is nothing about the spur itself, anatomically, that should prevent you from exercising. READ MORE
What can cause a swollen toe?
Well there are multiple possibilities. Injury - ligament sprain or fracture; early onset of arthritis of some type; or abnormal pressure from a frequently worn shoe. It depends on which toe and for how long ? Your medical history would be important information to know. READ MORE
How long should I rest a sprained ankle?
Depending on the severity of the injury and which ligament(s) were injured it will take any where from 4 to 8 weeks for the ankle ligament(s) to heal so that your ankle joint is stable. READ MORE
Can hammertoe be fixed with surgery?
Yes. There multiple operations for the various types of hammer toe deformities. Surgery is the only way to correct it. You should seek out a Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. READ MORE
Do you get braces after ankle surgery?
Well it depends on the type of ankle surgery performed ? If the surgery is soft tissue only (ie: ligamentous repair, tumor removal, etc.) then some type soft and elastic ankle support (brace) may have to be worn for a brief period of time after surgery. If the surgery involves bone repair (ie: fracture) then a more rigid type of support (brace) should be worn for several months after a cast or CAM walker is removed. READ MORE
What should you avoid after heel surgery?
Well it depends on what type of surgery you had. Your surgeon should have provided you a list of your limitations post-operatively - such as limited weight bearing, no athletic activities, rest and elevation of the limb, etc. READ MORE
How soon after ankle surgery can I go to a gym?
It depends on the type of surgery - bone vs. soft tissue. You should discuss your return to the gym with your surgeon. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Scale and species numbers.
- Impacts of soil faunal community composition on model grassland ecosystems.
- Comparative losses of British butterflies, birds, and plants and the global extinction crisis.
- Analysis of proteins: The products of the action of sodium hydroxide on caseinogen. The composition of dephosphocasein, or depocasein.
- Optimality in evolution.
- Ecological experiments with model systems.
- Why more productive sites have more species: an experimental test of theory using tree-hole communities.
- Apparent competition and enemy-free space in insect host-parasitoid communities.
- Nanomaterials and the environment: the views of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution (UK).
- Competition between kingdoms.
- Linking species and ecosystem perspectives.
- Range, population abundance and conservation.
- Tabonuco trees, trophic manipulations and Tarzan: lizards in a tropical forest canopy.
- Ecosystem engineering by organisms: why semantics matters.
- Crepitant cellulitis.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
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