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Difference Between Orthopedist and Podiatrist?
Asked by L.S. from Sacramento
on May 17, 2007
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My daughter has an overlapping second toe that is causing her discomfort. The pediatrician finally sent us to see a podiatrist. We have seen two podiatrist so far and ...
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- Dear L., You need to go to an Orthopedist - they do surgery, which is probably what will have to happen. They know what they are doing, so trust them, except if the...
- If you live in the central valley, take her to the pediatric orthopedists at Children's Hospital. Since they specialize in kids, they will know the most appropriate c...
- a podiatrist specializes in feet, and othropedist specializes in all bones including the feet. I might suggest that you see Dr. Todd Shaprio if you live in Bakersfiel...
Dermatologist or Podiatrist
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on March 24, 2012
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My 13 year old son developed this little blue mark under his toenail about 2-3 months ago. At first we thought maybe it was a bruise from soccer so we decided to watc...
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- call the insurance nurse advice line and ask them to see what hey recommend. i use mine all the time.
- I would go to a dermatologist over a podiatrist but my dermatologist is a genius! I would probably never find myself at a podiatrist though, when I broke my foot I sa...
- I'd say dermatologist, because it doesn't seem to be a problem with the nail itself but the skin underneath it. It sounds like an injury to the toe caused a bruise un...
Seeking a Pediatric Podiatrist
Asked by C.G. from Washington DC
on January 2, 2008
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Hello Moms! I have a question that I'm hoping someone out there might be able to help me with...My husband and I have a son, that will be 2 at the end of January. I ha...
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- Hello Mom! I too have had ankles that slightly turned out to either side as a child. My young parents never addressed this. I had chronic leg pain throughout my childh...
- C., I would recommend either the pediatricians office (or infants and toddlers for an evaluation if the foot turn is getting in the way of walking, jumping, running, ...
- I would recommend consulting your pediatrician's office. They can probably recommend you to a specialist if they feel its something that needs to be addressed.
Seeking Referral for Great Podiatrist
Asked by D.L. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2009
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Do you have a great podiatrist you've seen who has really helped you with a foot problem? Preferably in the SFV or even Brentwood or Santa Monica.
I have excruciat...
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- I have a great podiatrist in Sherman Oaks. Her name is Nasim Kalhor at the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute ###-###-####. She was referred to me by a friend when I ...
- I love this podiatrist in Santa Monica!! I'm a dancer, and he helped me a lot when I was having trouble! Dr. Gary Briskin, ###-###-#### 2121 Wilshire Blvd Suite ...
- Dr. Anthony Le in Tarzana, on Clark St. He was so wonderful with my daughter's ingrown toe nails at about 6 months plus. He knew exactly how to calm her and put her ...
Looking for a Great Podiatrist
Asked by S. from Dallas
on May 30, 2006
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I am sorry, I have ask this question before, but cannot find it on this website. I need a good, great and wonderful podiatrist that comes highly recommended. If you h...
15 Month Old and Still Not Walking?
Asked by H.C. from Lincoln
on November 3, 2008
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Hi,
I have a 15 month old son, and he is still not walking? He can stand by himself and walk with a toy and along furniture, but he has not made any steps on his own...
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- Hi H.....my first (now 5 yrs) walked at 10 months. Full strides across the living room. My second (now 3 yrs) scooted around on his but at 13 months. He just had no...
- H., You don't need to be concerned for at least a few more months. My fourth baby was like this - crawled at 10 months but didn't walk until 16 1/2 months. We tri...
- Hi H., I have a 4 year old daughter who is athletically inclined and graceful. She did not walk on her own until she was almost 17 months old (I guess she just figur...
17 Month Old Daughter Who Is Starting to Have Anger Issues
Asked by K.N. from Memphis
on April 23, 2008
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My daughter is going to be 17 months old tomorrow and she is starting to hit, slap, and bite. She still is not walking and I am not sure if it is starting to get frust...
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- Please talk to your pediatrician about this. Her anger may be cause by frustration. Be consistent on redirecting aggressive behavior. Saying "No" and holding her hands...
- Hi K.! As far as anger issues-she's perfectly normal. It's called "terrible two's". Yep, she's right on target-it starts about 17, 18 months-and may continue till sh...
- My grandson did the same thing at that age. Be4 she can make contact, take her hand and say NO. What she is doing is finding out what buttons of urs to push and how ha...
Looking for a Good Podiatrist and Also a Good Pediatrician
Asked by J.P. from Phoenix
on August 19, 2008
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I live in the Cave Creek area and am looking for a GOOD Podiatrist. I also am looking for a GOOD Pediatrician. Any suggestions?
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- Hi Phoenix Pediatrics is wonderful they are located on tatumn and Bell rd.good luck
- Hi, It has been a while so I dont have a phone # for you but my husband had pretty extensive foot and ankle surgery with Dr. Tassone. He was fantastic. Superior at h...
- On the Pediatrician, I would recommend Desert Sun Pediatrics on Tatum and Dynamite Road. Dr. Manny Delucca and Dr. Benita Patel ###-###-####. Have known Dr. Delucca f...
15 Month Old Has Low Muscle Tone
Asked by J.C. from Austin
on November 18, 2008
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I wrote a few weeks ago about my 15 month old that wasn't walking. He still isn't walking and will be 16 months in about a week. He is getting a little more sturdy b...
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- Do you have a jumper. Like a jumperoo? I think that helped my son build muscles. You need to make sure your son isn't too tall for one though. Some have height adjust...
- It doesn't sound like speech is the issue. My daughter didn't start speaking until she was about 20 months old. What it sounds like your son needs is physical and occu...
- Anytime that there is anything "wrong" with our little ones we have a tendancy to panick. At this point there is no reason. When the therepist return they will give yo...
Bowed Legs in 14 Month Old
Asked by J.C. from Cincinnati
on April 2, 2010
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My son is almost 14 months and has been walking since he was 11 months old. I have always noticed that he has walked with a wobble. I always put it off as being uns...
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- I agree with the others on the bow leggedness, it will correct. We had one daughter with turned feet and her doctor told us to put her in the hardest shoe we could fi...
- I don't want to scare you, but I would recommend that you take him to a chiropractor to see what is causing it. Whatever the problem is, the sooner you figure it out ...
- Hello J., He might be just fine, however if you're still concerned, you can also take him to a family chiropractor. My daughter had an issue, she turned her left f...
