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Dr. Yong J Zhu, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Yong Zhu is a podiatrist practicing in Hackettstown, NJ. Dr. Zhu is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot and ankle. As a podiatrist, Dr. Zhu diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. Our podiatric physicians combine exceptional service with extensive training in their field to offer patient-centered visits. They listen and counsel you as to what are the best options for treatments from conservative options to surgical interventions. Our caring and friendly staff are available to help you each and every step of the way to coordinate the care you need. At Feet 'N Beyond, we provide the individualized attention that you need to get you back to doing what you love.
22 years
Experience
Dr. Yong J. Zhu, DPM
- Hackettstown, NJ
- NY college of podiatric medici
- Accepting new patients
5 Common Conditions Seen By a Podiatrist and Treatment Options
In a podiatry office, A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine provides comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of foot and ankle conditions that affect people of all ages. In this article,...
Do podiatrists treat ingrown toenails?
Yes. It is our bread and butter. Look up a product call onyfix. Then find a doctor near you that do this. Hope it helped.
How long is the physical therapy after bunion surgery?
I recommend that you see your surgeon on your concern. It depends on the type of surgery is done.
Foot neuropathy?
Google a product call quentenza. Then find a local doctor that do this. Hope it helped.
Is swollen ankle serious?
It may or may not be. Definitely need to be looked at if the condition stops you from doing what you want or quality of life. The condition does not go away or get better or get READ MORE
It may or may not be. Definitely need to be looked at if the condition stops you from doing what you want or quality of life. The condition does not go away or get better or get worse by the day. Also, if the condition worries you to the point you are losing sleep over it.
How long after ankle surgery can I run?
Running is important to you sounds like, I get it, running is a healthy activity that is also a benchmark of your progress. After surgery, there are many benchmarks that show doctors' READ MORE
Running is important to you sounds like, I get it, running is a healthy activity that is also a benchmark of your progress. After surgery, there are many benchmarks that show doctors' and patients' progress; such as walking, putting the leg down, stretching, swelling, inflammation, fitting your shoes, etc...So I would talk to your doctor who will do your surgery on this, set a timeline and goals, and set expectations or general framework for the entire recovery process.
When can I drive after ankle dislocation?
The answer of to this is essentially directed at how is your dislocation being treated, likely you have a boot or a cast on, I assume it is your right foot affected, depending READ MORE
The answer of to this is essentially directed at how is your dislocation being treated, likely you have a boot or a cast on, I assume it is your right foot affected, depending on the ligaments and/or structural damage, all these will determine how quickly you progress back to normalcy. I would follow up with a doctor and review the timeline expected.
Is swollen feet and ankles a serious condtion?
Sounds like you have an issue for a long time, and learn to live with it, however, there are potential complications with your plan: I recommend seeing a podiatrist and have a READ MORE
Sounds like you have an issue for a long time, and learn to live with it, however, there are potential complications with your plan: I recommend seeing a podiatrist and have a fall risk assessment, then come up with a plan with braces or shoes that will let you do what you want to do, have the quality of life, and work around some of the issues such as swelling.
Surgery and reopened wound?
Ok, wow, what life changing events the last few weeks you have had, some people do not have all these things happen all at the same time in a decade. Well, to answer straight READ MORE
Ok, wow, what life changing events the last few weeks you have had, some people do not have all these things happen all at the same time in a decade. Well, to answer straight to the point: Surgery is cancel usually if there is any risk of putting the patient in more harm then the benefits of the surgery, so if there is any signs of infection in the area of concern, then surgery likely will be cancelled. As far as speeding up the progress, there is no silver bullet with that, the human body has a time frame on healing with skin tendon ligament etc... Then lastly, I would continue to follow the surgeon's plan, and good luck with recovery.
What is wrong?
From the picture, it is limited to make an diagnosis, it looks like there is soft tissue and deep joint injury. I would recommend seeing a local podiatrist or orthopedic doctor READ MORE
From the picture, it is limited to make an diagnosis, it looks like there is soft tissue and deep joint injury. I would recommend seeing a local podiatrist or orthopedic doctor asap.
Is my toe fine or do I need to go to the doctor? (would prefer not to)
I would recommend that you see a podiatrist asap, exam with xray, etc...
Can I walk 2 days after heel surgery?
The answer is "it depends". In my office, when a patient has elective surgery, with the use of minimal invasive technique, my patient walk on the same day, even heel surgery. READ MORE
The answer is "it depends". In my office, when a patient has elective surgery, with the use of minimal invasive technique, my patient walk on the same day, even heel surgery. however, it depends on the technique, surgeon preference, structure being operated on, etc... I would recommend you to talk to your surgeon regarding your concern.
How many days of rest should I have after ankle surgery?
The answer is "it depends", it depends on the surgery you are going to have, type of structure being repaired, surgeon's preferrence, etc....please address this issue with your READ MORE
The answer is "it depends", it depends on the surgery you are going to have, type of structure being repaired, surgeon's preferrence, etc....please address this issue with your surgeon.
How long does it take to walk after heel fracture surgery?
Likelihood is 8 - 16 wks, but you definitely should ask your surgeon this question.
How painful is heel surgery?
Depends on where you are gettng it done, what technique is used, what structure is being fixed, and what type of anesthesia is used. In my office, we use minimal invasive surgerical READ MORE
Depends on where you are gettng it done, what technique is used, what structure is being fixed, and what type of anesthesia is used. In my office, we use minimal invasive surgerical technique, using only local anesthesia, no metal hardware is used, and patient walk on the same day. pain is control with extra strength tylenol and alleve afterwards.
How long after ankle surgery can I swim?
This answer depends on what type of surgery was done, how was it done, who did it, and how you are progressing in the recovery process. please address this with your surgeon.
How long after heel surgery can I exercise?
The answer is "it depends", it depends on the condition you are having surgery for, type of surgery performed, surgeon's preference, recovery process, rehabibilitation if needed, READ MORE
The answer is "it depends", it depends on the condition you are having surgery for, type of surgery performed, surgeon's preference, recovery process, rehabibilitation if needed, physical therapy, etc... I would ask that you address this concern with your surgeon.
When can I go to the gym after heel surgery?
The answer is "it depends". it depends on the type of surgery, reason you are having the surgery (what condition and diagnosis), surgeons preference, recovery process, etc... READ MORE
The answer is "it depends". it depends on the type of surgery, reason you are having the surgery (what condition and diagnosis), surgeons preference, recovery process, etc... In my office, with the use of minimally invasive approach, patients return to full normal life in 4-6wks with heel surgery.
How long is recovery from heel surgery?
The answer is "it depends on what you mean by recovery". In my office, because of minimal invasive approach, surgery is done in office, under local anesthesia, no hardware or READ MORE
The answer is "it depends on what you mean by recovery". In my office, because of minimal invasive approach, surgery is done in office, under local anesthesia, no hardware or metal or anchors are used, and tiny incisions to do the surgery; patients walk out of the office in walking boot with a soft bandage, walking during the post operative period, return to sneakers in 3-4 weeks, and full normal life in approx. 4-6 weeks.
Is ankle joint surgery risky?
The word "risky" may mean different things to different people. For me as a doctor: surgery are always risky, with anesthesia, infection, slow recovery, side effects of surgery, READ MORE
The word "risky" may mean different things to different people. For me as a doctor: surgery are always risky, with anesthesia, infection, slow recovery, side effects of surgery, etc... Risks are accepted if the benefits of the surgery is important to give the patient back their normal life, lessen their misery/pain, and let them live without giving up activties. I would ask that you talk to a doctor about your condition and discuss/ask/research what are the non surgery and surgery options in your treatment plan.
Will I get braces after ankle surgery?
The recovery process is depend on the surgery, surgeon, and recovery process. please talk to your doctor about what is expected.
