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Foot & Ankle Institute

General Practitioners

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Arthritis
There are multiple forms of arthritis that can affect the feet and ankles, the most common of which that strikes many people is known as Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease. There are many more severe forms of arthritis that are either genetically inherited or involve and autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the joints in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus are examples of autoimmune disorders resulting in arthritis. Certain genetic or metabolic conditions such as diabetes which can cause a condition called Charcot arthropathy or psoriasis which can result in a condition called psoriatic arthritis often go undiagnosed and are first recognized in the feet. If you have a family history of arthritis and have begun to develop joint pain without a history of injury, your condition should be evaluated with the appropriate diagnostic testing. In many cases, x-rays and a simple blood test are all that is necessary to accurately diagnose arthritis.
Plantar Fasciitis
In some cases, conservative therapy fails and surgical intervention becomes necessary. Dr. Gavin uses the latest techniques including ESWT or Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. This involves using the same type of high intensity focused ultrasound that's used to breakup kidney stones in the body without surgery for treatment of heel pain. There's no cutting, and no time off following the procedure. Another very effective surgical procedure is EPF or the Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy. This involves introducing a small fiber-optic camera into the heel through a small incision, and using the same micro surgical instruments that are used in carpal tunnel surgery to lengthen the fascia and alleviate pain causing plantar fasciitis. This procedure requires minimal time off and is often effective where multiple conservative treatments have failed..
Emergency Care
Many sprain injuries of the foot and ankle are improperly treated after initial evaluation in the emergency room. The word sprain means to stretch or tear a ligament. In many cases, ankle sprains are evaluated initially and when no broken bones are found, patients are told to wear an air cast or ace bandage for a few weeks, then return to activity. The result is that the torn ligament never heals properly, and the patient goes on to have problems with chronic pain and instability. Our ligaments are responsible for holding our bones together at our joints, and when they are sprained or torn, joint function can be severely compromised resulting in permanent and progressive damage to the cartilage. Instability of the joint can also result, leaving the patient prone to repetitive sprains. In actuality, torn ligaments in the foot and ankle usually take between six -- eight weeks to heal, and in many cases should be completely immobilized during the healing process so that the body can repair the damage and restore strength and integrity to the structures.
Diabetic Foot Care

Kidney Stones

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome involves a compression of the tibial nerve in the back of the ankle/inside of the heel area. The tarsal tunnel is defined as a fibrous structure on the inside of the ankle behind the ankle bone made up of strong connective tissue compartments that are occupied by the flexor tendon to the big toe, the flexor tendon to the lesser toes, the posterior tibial tendon which is responsible for providing the majority of support to the arch in our foot, as well as the largest artery and nerve in the human foot. Similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, patients with tarsal tunnel syndrome often suffer from problems with tingling, numbness, burning sensations and pain on the bottom of their feet. The condition is often related to activity, and worsens with prolonged standing and walking.

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care

Ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound itself is an extremely useful tool in medical practice. It provides useful information that no other diagnostic test can...
MRI
• It offers the practitioner the ability to evaluate anatomy in motion - in other words, Dr. Gavin is able to see soft tissue structures functioning and moving in real-time, at approximately 10% the cost of MRI, which is a static image or snapshot that does not allow for evaluation of motion.
Radiology
Dr Gavin was unanimously voted chief resident in a PSR-24 or Podiatric Surgical Residency by the members of the teaching staff. A PSR-24 is a 24 month training program with multiple rotations through the various departments in a teaching hospital. Dr Gavin completed his surgical training at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago from 1993-1995. Their responsibilities included scubbing, assisting and performing Foot & Ankle as well as all types of Orthopaedic and general Surgery at the Hospital as well as at Day Surgicenter at 18 S. Michigan Ave in Chicago, Day Surgicenter in Oakbrook Terrace and 25 East Same Day Surgery Center in Chicago. Dr Gavin led a team of six resident doctors in training covering 17 operating rooms 6 days a week, with approximately 110 Foot & Ankle surgeons working within the program. Dr Gavin received extensive training in forefoot reconstructive, rearfoot reconstructive, ankle, laser and arthroscopic surgery. Their responsibilities also included caring for hospital patients, journal club, working in dozens of Dr’s offices as well as rotations in General Medicine, Emergency Room, Trauma, Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology and Anesthesia.
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
The CAT scan, or Computed Axial Tomography is a special type of xray study that allows the Dr to see the bones of the foot (all 28 of them) in much greater detail than plain Xrays. CAT scans allow for 3 dimensional appreciation of the bones, as well as "slices" showing thier interior. In many cases, CT scans can identify problems that are otherwise impossible to see. CT scans have to be performed at a hospital or outpatient diagnostic center, after being ordered by the Doctor.

General Surgery
Arthroscopy
Dr Gavin believes in using the least invasive course of action to treat his patients and only performs surgery as a last resort or when it is absolutely necessary. He prides himself on keeping up with technology and using the latest techniques in laser surgery, arthroscopy, and internal fixation for bone surgery and fractures. He performs all surgery on his patients himself, and currently teaches in three Podiatric Surgical Residency programs.
Joint Replacement
Hallux limitus is a term used to describe a painful arthritic restriction of motion at the big toe joint. It can occur because of foot structure or as a result of trauma. In general, the cartilage in the joint deteriorates, and large painful spurs form at the top of the big toe joint restricting motion. Conservative management of hallux limitus or arthritic big toe joint can include changes in shoe gear, custom molded orthotic devices, physical therapy, and Cortizone injections. Hallux limitus is a progressive condition, and surgical intervention frequently becomes necessary. Surgery can range from a simple removal of Bone spurs in mild to moderate cases of hallux limitus to joint replacement or fusion of the big toe joint when the condition becomes severe. As with many arthritic conditions, the sooner the condition is recognized and treated, the better given the irreplaceable nature of the cartilage in our joints.
Cyst Removal
Bunions
The Tailors Bunion deformity involves an enlargement on the side of the foot at the base of the pinky toe. This condition is the result of enlargement or prominence of the 5th metatarsal or 5th long bone in the foot. This occurs because the bone is enlarged, bent, or the angle between the 4th and 5th bones is increased. This is often accompanied by a hammertoe of the 5th toe and the 5th toe lies on top of or underneath the 4th toe. Many patients with Tailors Bunions have redness over the prominence from rubbing on shoes. A bursa, or reactive sac of inflammation can accompany it, increasing pressure and pain. In some cases, the nerve on the side of the foot becomes entrapped causing excruciating pain. Like the Bunion deformity, Tailors Bunions involve a deviation of the joint surface which can lead to arthritis and permanent damage to the cartilage. Conservative management involves changes in shoegear, modification of existing shoegear, padding, injections and custom molded orthotics. In cases that fail conservative therapy, surgery is available to remove the bump of bone or reposition the 5th long bone if necessary. Surgery to correct the hammertoe is often also performed if necessary. Dr Gavin uses state of the art surgical techniques so that walking is often permitted after surgery, but must be in a protective walking boot.
Gangrene
Arterial Doppler studies involve a pain free circulation test that can be performed in the office. Dr Gavin offers this service at the Woodstock location only. The test involves the use of ultrasound to listen to and measure the bloodflow in your feet. In some cases, circulation problems are identified and further testing is necessary. Peripheral Vascular Disease and Diabetes are the two main causes of gangrene and amputations in the U.S. Signs of PVD can include discoloration/blue feet or toes, cold feet, pain in the feet or toes, calf cramps- especially while walking, and night pain.
Arthroscopy
Ingrown Toenails

Plastic Surgeons

Hammertoe Surgery

Skin Cancer
Any abnormal mole, sore, lesion or area of the skin that becomes discolored, changes in size, becomes painful, or bleeds without injury could be a sign of skin cancer and therefore should be evaluated by a podiatrist.
Corns
Hammertoe deformity is a term used to describe a condition of the lesser toes and sometimes the big toe in which the toes buckle upward often resulting in painful painful callouses on tops of the toes and underneath the forefoot. Over time, the toes change from being flexible to the deformity being rigid and inflexible. This often causes pain from pressure in shoe gear, as well as pain under the ball of the foot because of the effect of the hammertoe transferring pressure back to the ball of the foot. Conservative management of hammertoe deformity often includes changes in shoe gear, periodic trimming of corns and callouses, and use of custom molded orthotics to reduce contracture/deformity of the toes.
Cyst
Calluses
Fungus
The condition starts as an area of discoloration involving the distal tip of a toenail or toenails. The discoloration is often white or yellow to brown in color, and spreads from the tip of the nail on backwards, and can spread from nail in two nail. Because of the potential for spread, if it is important to disinfect one's shoes with anti fungal spray on a regular basis if a diagnosis of athletes foot or toe nail fungus has been made.
Lesions
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a genetic skin disorder that involves the formation of dry skin scales that are often very itchy. There are many types of prescrition medications that can alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis, but to this day, it cannot yet be cured.
Burns

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
Dr. Gavin runs a broad-spectrum practice caring for all manner of foot conditions for the whole family from young children through athletic / sports injuries as well as foot care for the elderly. The Foot and Ankle Institute offers comprehensive Medical and surgical treatment for all types of foot conditions.
Physical Therapy
In adults, long-standing Achilles tendon pain that occurs at the back of the heel bone can be due to an enlargement of the heel bone itself causing pressure on the Achilles tendon and the overlying shoe. In many cases, chronic pain at the back of the heel can be due to formation of a bone spur within the attachment of the Achilles tendon. This occurs because the tendon is injured at its attachment to bone, and bone healing occurs resulting in calcification of the tendon material. Conservative therapy for this condition involves changes in shoe gear, custom molded orthotics, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. If conservative therapy fails, surgery is sometimes necessary to remove the spur, lengthen the Achilles tendon, and reattach it to the heel bone.
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain
Ankle Sprain
Ankle pain is a very common condition that can result from many medical conditions or injuries. A partial list includes history of ankle sprain, arthritis, damage to the cartilage, a condition called impingement syndrome, pronation deformity or flat feet, limb length inequality, and metabolic conditions such as gouty arthritis. If you suffer from chronic ankle pain, accurate diagnosis and treatment is essential for long-term joint health.
Back Pain
Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

General Podiatry
A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in the medical diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle. Education for a podiatrist involves four years of undergraduate study, usually earning a bachelor’s degree before medical school. Undergraduate training is followed by four more years of study of general medicine and the specialty of treating foot and ankle disorders through medicine and surgery. Podiatry school is then followed by a one, two or three year hospital based residency. Dr Gavin attended Northern Illinois University, followed by The Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He completed his training in a two year Surgical Residency at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago.
Achilles Tendonitis
Many Achilles tendon injuries occur slowly over time, beginning with mild tendonitis which feels like a slight stiffness or tight sensation at the back of the heel, due to inflammation around the Achilles tendon. If the condition is not allowed appropriate time to rest, chronic tendonitis can result. Chronic tendonitis of the Achilles tendon can often lead to a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. Any injury of the Achilles tendon should be taken very seriously because of the importance of this anatomic structure to our ability to walk normally.
Ankle Instability
Ankle instability is a condition that one can be born with, but can also result from an injury such as an ankle sprain. Often a simple ankle sprain, or "rolling the ankle" can result in only mild pain and swelling that resolves, but an underlying problem exists. Sprains involve stretching and often rupturing or tearing the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. If the ligaments do not heal properly, which often results if the injured ankle is not immobilized after the sprain, the ankle becomes weak and prone to repetitive sprains. Sometimes the repeat sprains are less painful than the initial injury; this can be deceiving. These repeat injuries can lead to rupturing more ligaments and tendons, and can also result in an ankle fracture. Furthermore, weakness in the ankle ligaments causes the joint surfaces of the ankle to contact improperly, resulting in rapid development of arthritis, which is irreversible. In short, the joint can easily be destroyed.
Ankle Sprain
Many Foot and Ankle injuries and disorders are successfully treated with Orthotics, or custom molded arch supports. The process for making arch supports begins with the diagnosis of your condition, through physical examination, xrays, diagnostic ultrasound, MRI, or gait analysis. Gait Analysis is performed by Dr Gavin in some cases, usually when there is a specific type of condition such as limb length inequality, in-toe gait, out-toe gait, severe flatfoot deformity, muscular imbalance/weakness and a number of other conditions.
Bunions Problems
Description -- the bunion deformity, also known medically as Hallux Abductovalgus involves a progressive angulation of the big toe joint which results in prominence of the first long bone at the base of the big toe. This appears as a large and often painful bump on the side of the big toe joint. Bunions are hereditary, often following family lines. The result of the deviation of the big toe joint is a progressive subluxation or partial dislocation of the big toe joint which can cause pain from the enlarged bump rubbing on the shoe as well as deep joint pain from damage which occurs to the cartilage inside of the joint. The damage that occurs to the cartilage from the bunion deformity is irreversible; medical technology to this day cannot directly replace the cartilage in smaller joints. Joint implant surgery is available, but it is best to prevent the damage to the cartilage caused by bunion deformity in the first place through early intervention.
Flat Feet
Fungus Toenails
Tired of fighting toenail fungus problems? If you live near Woodstock, IL, or Algonquin, IL, Northwest of Chicago, you are in great luck, because Dr. Kevin Gavin of the Foot and Ankle Institute is now offering a truly revolutionary onychomycosis treatment that can get rid of your toenail fungus once and for all.
Hammertoes
Hard callouses under the forefoot are sometimes known as Intractable Plantar Keratoses and form either because of hammertoes or because one of the metatarsals or long bones in the forefoot is either longer or closer to the ground with respect to the others which results in excessive pressure on the skin and formation of a painful callous. These callouses can also be caused by a failure of the first long bone to conract the ground properly due to other conditions such as bunion deformities. Some people develop excessive calloused skin on their heels and balls of their feet. This condition is hereditary, and is known as hyperkeratosis. Treatment usually involves removal of the dead skin itself periodically, and topical enzyme treatment with a prescription medication to remove callouses and keep skin soft and supple.
Heel Spurs
Bone spurs involve an overgrowth of normal or arthritic bone around a joint or within connective tissue. They often form as part of another process, such as arthritis, tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, in which case a heel spur forms. Many spurs are painful, some are not. The treatment for bone spurs varies quite considerably and depends upon thier location and root cause. Often changing shoegear to alleviate pressure can help, but many cases require custom molded orthotics, medication, cortizone injections or physical therapy. In some cases, nothing helps and surgical removal of the spur becomes necessary. Because the cause of the spur can vary based on underlying pathology, surgery often is not as simple as removing the spur, but requires correction of the causative condition as well. Dr Gavin uses physical examination, patient and family history, xrays, ultrasound, MRI and CAT scans to accurately image bone spurs and any impingement or pressure caused on surrounding structures. Timely diagnosis and treatment is the key to success here; waiting too long can often make the outcome of treatment less certain because of the nature of underlying conditions doing irreversible damages to joints, tendons and ligaments.
Heel Pain
Foot Pain
Foot Infections
Toe nail fungus or Onychomycosis unfortunately has become a very common condition whereby a fungal organism known as a dermatophyte causes a deep-seated infection in the toenails and/or fingernails. Dermatophyte infections are often caused by the same fungal organisms that cause athletes foot infections. Many patients suffer from fungal infections of their toenails as a result of using instruments or nail clippers that someone else has used that already has the infection. If you frequently undergo pedicures, be sure to ask your nail technician about their sterilization techniques. Unfortunately, many patients end up contracting fungal infection of their toenails at nail salons.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are often caused by hereditary structure of the nail, but can become more symptomatic because of physical activity level or pressure from shoe gear. Other ingrown toenail problems can come from distortion of the toe nail itself from infectious processes like fungal infection of the toenail. Conservative treatment involves avoiding shoes that create excessive pressure on the nails, and appropriate trimming to reduce and remove the ingrown portion of the nail. Chronic problems with ingrown toenails are very easily addressed with a simple procedure done in the office which involves removing the ingrown portion of the nail, using a laser or chemical to destroy the ingrown portion of the nail root much like a dentist performing a root canal. This results in permanent removal of the ingrown portion of the nail -- The patient grows a nail, with a straight edge instead of the painful ingrown part.
Foot Injuries
Metatarsalgia
There are 28 bones in the human foot, 21 of them in the forefoot or from the middle of your arch forward. Pain associated with the big toe joint can be caused by bunions, arthritis,tendonitis, gout, nerve entrapment, capsulitis or inflammation of the joint, sesamoiditis or inflammation of two small bones in the big toe joint, and many other things. Pain under the base of the smaller toes can result from hammertoes, pinched nerves, tendonitis,stress fracture, capsulitis, metatarsalgia or pain in the long bones of the forefoot, and many other causes. Pain with burning sensations in the toes is often caused by an entrapment of an enlarged or inflamed nerve called a Morton's Neuroma.
Foot Neuroma
Toenail Problems
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a very common condition involving pain on the bottom of the heel associated with activity. Pain is frequently worst upon arising in the morning and after rest. The condition develops because of a strain and repetitive injury to a ligament on the bottom of the heel called the plantar fascia which connects the heel bone to the toe joints. This ligament serves to suspend the bodies weight when walking. Lack of arch support, poor shoe gear, prolonged standing and walking, sports activities, and spending significant amounts of time on hard concrete surfaces are contributing factors.

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