EVANSTON FOOT & ANKLE CLINIC

Podiatrist - Evanston - Friendly Staff

Dr Kevin J. Tunnat 800 Austin Street, Suite 611W Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 864-5010

Evanston Foot and Ankle Clinic
 
  • Cracked Heels

    Our feet, the foundation of our mobility, often bear the brunt of daily activities. Cracked heels, a common and often underestimated foot condition, can turn every step into a painful ordeal. This detailed guide will explore the causes, symptoms, and practical strategies for managing and preventing cracked

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  • Cryotherapy

    In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, innovative therapies are reshaping how we approach various medical conditions. Cryotherapy, once primarily associated with sports recovery, is making significant strides in podiatry. This groundbreaking approach utilizes extreme cold to address foot-related

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  • Cycling

    Cycling, a pursuit celebrated for its cardiovascular benefits and environmental friendliness, extends its influence beyond fitness to podiatric wellness. The rhythmic motion of pedaling not only strengthens leg muscles but also engages the intricate structures of the feet. This comprehensive guide explores

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  • DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

    Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the lower limbs. This condition poses significant health risks, including the potential for the clot to dislodge and travel to the lungs, causing a life-threatening condition known

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  • Diabetes and Your Feet

    In the intricate tapestry of managing diabetes, caring for your feet is a crucial aspect that demands attention. This article navigates the essential diabetic foot care guidelines, offering a comprehensive understanding of preventive measures, symptoms to watch for, and proactive strategies to maintain

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  • Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines

    In the intricate tapestry of managing diabetes, caring for your feet emerges as a crucial aspect that demands attention. This article navigates through the essential diabetic foot care guidelines, offering a comprehensive understanding of preventive measures, symptoms to watch for, and proactive strategies

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  • Diabetic Foot Complications

    Diabetes, a complex metabolic condition, can cast a significant shadow on foot health, leading to a spectrum of complications that demand attention. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricate landscape of diabetic foot complications, shedding light on their causes, symptoms, and crucial

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  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)

    Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) stands as a poignant reminder of the intricate dance between diabetes and its potential complications. In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a journey through the multifaceted landscape of DPN, unraveling its origins, manifestations, and crucial insights for effective

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A podiatrist, also called a doctor of podiatric medicine, is a specialist who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems, such as bunions, heel pain, spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses. A podiatrist also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel. In addition to undergraduate medical school training, podiatrists also attend graduate school for a doctorate degree in podiatry. Podiatrists are required to take state and national exams, as well as be licensed by the state in which they practice. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, there are an estimated 15,000 practicing podiatrists in the United States. Podiatrists are in demand more than ever today because of a rapidly aging population. In addition, according to the association, foot disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems affecting people in this country. Typically, podiatrists:

  • Consult with patients and other physicians on how to prevent foot problems.
  • Diagnose and treat tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, and deformities.
  • Perform surgeries to correct or remedy such problems as bunions, clawtoes, fractures, hammertoes, infections, ruptured Achilles, and other ligaments and tendons.
  • Prescribe therapies and perform diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound and lab tests.
  • Prescribes or fits patients with inserts called orthotics that correct walking patterns.
  • Treat conditions such as: bone disorders, bunions, corns, calluses, cysts, heel spurs, infections, ingrown nails, and plantar fasciitis.