SERVICES

Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care - Surgery & More

The Foot Clinic is built on the best in compassionate care. Every effort is made to treat you so you feel comfortable during your visit. The general practice environment provides treatment for all foot and ankle problems ranging from routine monthly care, to fracture reduction and surgical remedy for common foot and ankle disorders. We utilize a proprietary system for mycotic nail eradication consisting of topical and oral treatment. Diabetic foot care education and wound care treatment is a high priority in our practice. A growing part of Podiatric medicine, and areas of Dr Zappa’s personal interest and expertise are custom orthotics, medical grade over the counter functional orthotics, wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries.

Foot Physician — Injured Runner in Chicago, IL

At the Foot Clinic you will find available services covering preventative care, the treatment of chronic conditions, as well as state-of-the-art podiatric surgical procedures. Below are common services offered

Achilles Tendon Pain
Ankle Instability
Ankle Sprains
Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care
Athletes Foot
Bunions
Calluses
Corns
Crush Injuries
Diabetic Foot Care

Foot Infections
Flat Feet
Fungal Toenails
Geriatric Foot Care
Hammertoes
Heel Spurs
Foot Infections
Ingrown Toenails
Work/Sports Related Injuries

Metatarsalgia
Neuromas
Pediatric Foot Care
Plantar Fasciitis
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy)
Poor Circulation
Stem Cell Injections
Warts
Wound Care

Neuropathy

Have you been experiencing any of the following?

Constant or periodic tingling in the toes, feet or hands
Constant or periodic burning in the toes, feet or hands
Constant or periodic pain in the toes, feet or hands
Muscle weakness or numbness

If so, you may be suffering from some form of Neuropathy.

The Foot Clinic and WALKS Wound Centers may have a solution to the pain and discomfort you are experiencing; a nerve decompression procedure developed by a physician from Johns Hopkins University by the name of A Lee Dellon, MD.

Neuropathy

A general term that translates to nerve transmittal conduction
Among one of the most common complications of diabetes and may occur in up to 50% of diabetics, despite controlling blood sugar
Once it occurs and without treatment, it almost always gets worse
Is a leading cause of ulcerations/infections in the feet, and in advanced cases amputation

Starts with periodic sensory changes such as numbness or tingling in the toes, eventually becoming constant
Can cause changes in muscle strength, leading to hammertoe deformities

Dr. Zappa successfully completed the Dellon course in 2004. Our practices have experienced great success performing this procedure, helping patients suffering from Neuropathy by reducing pain, tingling, numbness and other neuropathic symptoms. In many instances it has prevented the occurrence of wound formation, amputation and Charcot Arthropathy.

The surgical procedure is similar to the carpal tunnel syndrome and tarsal tunnel syndrome procedures performed in a hospital or surgery center, and takes about one to two hours (depending on the number of nerves that are affected).