Foot and Ankle Surgery - Largo, Clearwater and St Petersburg, FL - Dale Monast, Podiatrist

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Foot and Ankle Surgery - Podiatrist in Largo, Clearwater and St Petersburg, FL -  Dale Monast, DPM

 

Podiatrist Dr. Dale Monast of Largo Foot and Ankle Center discusses the symptoms and causes for Foot Surgery and Ankle Surgery.

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 Surgery on the foot, ankle, or lower leg is usually performed by podiatric surgeons and orthopedic surgeons specializing in the foot and ankle.

Foot and ankle surgeries address a wide variety of foot problems, including:

• Sprains and fractures.
• Arthritis and joint disease.
• Benign and malignant tumors.
• Birth deformities.
• Bunions.
• Calluses and warts.
• Corns and hammertoes.
• Flatfeet.
• Heel or toe spurs.
• Neuromas (nerve tumors).

Many foot and ankle surgeries today can be performed in the doctor's office or a surgical center on an outpatient basis. They frequently can be performed using local anesthesia, in some cases combined with sedation. Most foot surgeries require a period of immobilization after the procedures with protective devices, such as a bandages, splints, surgical shoes, casts, or open sandals. Limited weight bearing, elevating and icing the foot, and keeping the area dry are commonly required for the first two weeks following surgery until sutures are removed. Most surgeons will encourage post-operative exercise of the foot and legs to speed recovery. In addition, many patients need additional therapy or treatments after surgery in order to aid in the healing and recovery process. These may include physiotherapy, orthotic devices, and special footwear. After sufficient healing time, which varies from procedure to procedure, most patients can resume wearing their usual footwear.

 

 

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Largo, Clearwater and St Petersburg, FL - Podiatrist Dale Monast - Largo Foot and Ankle Center

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Podiatrist in Largo, Clearwater and St Petersburg, FL - Dale Monast, DPM - Largo Foot and Ankle Center

 

Meet Podiatrist Dr. Dale Monast of Largo Foot and Ankle Center as he discusses Foot  Health.

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Welcome To Largo Foot & Ankle Center

Since 1986, Dr. Monast has been providing relief to thousands of patients in the Tampa Bay/Clearwater/Largo community.  Physicians around the area have been entrusting Dr. Monast to treat their patients foot and ankle problems for 24 years.

Dr. Monast is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality care.  All patients are treated with the utmost courtesy, fairness, honesty and professionalism. Dr. Monast is trained and qualified to treat patients from infancy to geriatrics. He has been known for his commitment to extraordinary care.

Dr. Monast and his staff pride themselves on maintaining a timely, professional and friendly environment in his Largo office.  This allows us to provide the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies and procedures available today.

 

Call today to make an appointment or for any additional information.

 

Our office accepts Medicare assignment and most major insurances.

 

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Podiatrist in Largo, Clearwater and St Petersburg, FL - Ingrown Toenail

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Podiatrist Dr. Dale Monast of Largo Foot and Ankle Center discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Ingrown Toenail.

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 Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, is usually caused by trimming toenails too short, particularly on the sides of the big toes. They may also be caused by shoe pressure (from shoes that are too tight or short), injury, fungus infection, heredity, or poor foot structure. Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the toenail dig into the skin, often causing infection. A common ailment, ingrown toenails can be painful. Ingrown toenails start out hard, swollen, and tender. Left untreated, they may become sore, red, and infected and the skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.

 

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Bunions - Podiatrist in Clearwater, FL

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One of the more common conditions treated by podiatric surgeons is the painful bunion. Patients with this condition will usually complain of pain when wearing certain shoes, especially snug fitting dress shoes. Treatment may involve shoe gear modification, padding and orthoses. When this fails to provide adequate relief, surgery is often recommended. There are several surgical procedures to correct bunions. Selection of the most appropriate procedure for each patient requires knowledge of the level of deformity, review of the x-rays and an open discussion of the goals of the surgical procedure. Almost all surgical procedures require cutting and repositioning the first metatarsal. In the case of mild to moderate bunion deformities the bone cut is most often performed at the neck of the metatarsal (near the joint).

 

Cause of Bunion Deformity

 

The classic bunion, medically known as hallux abductovalgus or HAV, is a bump on the side of the great toe joint. This bump represents an actual deviation of the 1st metatarsal and often an overgrowth of bone on the metatarsal head. In addition, there is also deviation of the great toe toward the second toe. Shoes are often blamed for creating these problems. This is inaccurate. It has been noted that primitive tribes, where going barefoot is the norm, will develop bunions. Bunions develop from abnormal foot structure and mechanics which place an undue load on the 1st metatarsal. This leads to stretching of supporting soft tissue structures such as joint capsules and ligaments with the end result being gradual deviation of the 1st metatarsal. As the deformity increases, there is an abnormal pull of certain tendons, which leads to the drifting of the great toe toward the 2nd toe. At this stage, there is also adaptation of the joint.

 

Symptoms Related to Bunion Deformity

 

The most common symptoms associated with this condition are pain on the side of the foot. Shoes will typically aggravate bunions. Stiff leather shoes or shoes with a tapered toe box are the prime offenders. This is why bunion pain is most common in women whose shoes have a pointed toe box. The bunion site will often be slightly swollen and red from the constant rubbing and irritation of a shoe. Occasionally, corns can develop between the 1st and 2nd toe from the pressure the toes rubbing against each other. On rare occasions, the joint itself can be acutely inflamed from the development of a sac of fluid over the bunion called a bursa. This is designed to protect and cushion the bone. However, it can become acutely inflamed, a condition referred to as bursitis.

 

Treatment of Bunion Deformity

 

Early treatment of bunions is centered on providing symptomatic relief. The use of pads and cushions to reduce the pressure over the bone can be helpful for mild bunion deformities. Functional foot orthotics, by controlling abnormal pronation, reduces the deforming forces leading to bunions in the first place. These may help reduce pain in mild bunion deformities and slow the progression of the deformity. When these conservative measures fail to provided adequate relief, surgical correction is indicated. The choice of surgical procedures (bunionectomy) is based on a biomechanical and radiographic examination of the foot. Because there is actual bone displacement and joint adaptation, most successful bunionectomies require cutting and realigning the 1st metatarsal (an osteotomy). Simply "shaving the bump" is often inadequate in providing long-term relief of symptoms and in some cases can actually cause the bunion to progress faster. The most common procedure performed for the correction of bunions is the 1st metatarsal neck osteotomy, near the level of the joint. This refers to the anatomical site on the 1st metatarsal where the actual bone cut is made. Other procedures are preformed in the shaft of the metatarsal bone or are selected by the surgeon.

 

 

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Podiatrist in Clearwater, FL - Heel Pain

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Treatment

 

Taping and oral anti-inflammatory agents can sometimes be helpful. Functional foot orthotics might be considered. A functional orthotic is a device that is prescribed and fitted by your foot doctor which fits in normal shoes like an arch support. Unlike an arch support, the orthotic corrects abnormal pronation of the subtalar joint. Thus orthotics address the cause of the heel pain; abnormal pronation of the foot. Surgery to correct heel pain is generally only recommended if all other treatment has failed. There are some exceptions to this course of treatment and it is up to you and your doctor to determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Following surgical treatment to correct heel pain the patient will generally have to continue the use of orthotics. The surgery does not correct the cause of the heel pain. The surgery may eliminate the pain but the process that caused the pain will continue without the use of orthotics. If orthotics have been prescribed prior to surgery they generally do not have to be remade.

 

 

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Podiatrist in Clearwater, FL - Loren Miller, DPM

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We are dedicated to serving our community by providing superior health care and personal attention for our patients. Our mission is to take pride and gain satisfaction in providing ongoing service to others in a gentle, caring environment.

 

We realize and firmly believe that every individual has value and worth. Each and every one should be treated with the highest level of respect and integrity.

 

To accomplish our mission, we will provide:

 

1. A highly trained and professional staff

2. State of the art equipment and technology

3. A concern for our patient's time

4. Ongoing interaction and interest

5. Patient education and home care advice/supplies

 

As a result of these provisions, we hope that:

 

1. Our patients will be highly satisfied with the personalized care and service they will experience here

2. They will continue as a part of our practice family

3. They will enjoy healthy, comfortable and improved foot function

4. Our patients will feel a desire to refer their friends and family

 

One thing we promise and guarantee is:

 

WE WILL DO OUR VERY BEST TO SERVE YOU!

 

 

Dr. Miller has been a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon since 1987, with the majority of this time building a succesful practice in the St. Petersburg area.

 

In 1981, Dr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He then went on to the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago Illinois to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree.

 

Dr. Miller completed his residency training in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Foot Clinic of Youngstown, Ohio prior to relocating to Florida to open his practice.

 

Dr. Miller is a Diplomate with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Diplomate, Wound Management and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is trained and qualified to treat patients from infancy to geriatrics. In addition to being board certified in foot surgery, he is also trained and certified in laser, arthroscopic, and endoscopic surgery.

 

 

 

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