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Dr. Michael Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

 Thank you for visiting my website. I have been placing information and articles on this site for many years and have received millions of  hits during that time (and not that many of them were mine). I have designed it for people who like to read about their foot and ankle problems. Since I started the web site, I have added two associates to my practice, Dr. Darren Payne and Dr. Stephen Benson.  Since my site is filled with just my thoughts and opinions they are not, necessarily, shared by my colleagues. To see our less controversial (and less windy) practice web site, I offer you: www.ConejoFeet.com, the practice site for The Agoura Los Robles Podiatry Centers (ALRPC). The ALRPC practice site has a lot of material about our office, many of our policies and the registration forms to be filled out before your visit. I suggest all prospective patients visit www.ConejoFeet.com.

 I made the web site to give my patients the extra depth information that I don’t always have time to cover in the office visit. Visitors who are not my patients are welcome to browse the information found here. My younger colleagues are both under 50 and they, like many their age, do not favor in depth reading. They prefer their information presented to them in a few short, crisp bullet points. I, being of the, ahem, older generation, like to read about my ailments in greater depth. Here, I present the greater depth. If you ask a question about heel pain or bunions that I have not answered in my two monographs, I will quickly add it so that it is as complete as I can make it. If you agree with this philosophy, welcome to my page. If you correspond with me please let me know if you like the in depth reporting.

 Remember, this site is in no way intended to tell you how your own ailment or problem should be treated, only the approach I use when confronted with certain situations. Your problem may well be different from what you think it is and should always be evaluated by the appropriate professional, whether podiatrist, orthopedist or other authority. Please understand that I, nor anyone else, can offer you a proper diagnosis or treatment plan without seeing and feeling the problem at hand (foot?).  Happy reading.

 Sincerely, Michael Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, FACFAOM

 P.S. All the information in this web site is © by me and it is mine alone. No picture or any of the articles cannot be used by anyone without permission from me, personally.

01/08/2012

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I am going to use this site to have Shock Wave Patients (mine and others) report their results. If you have had a shock wave experience maybe you can send me a report.

FIRST UP -- Jim from Rhode Island

5-12-02 Good Morning,  I was given intravenous sedatives plus local heel anesthesia. I went to a surgical center where I was prepared for the doctor. I had oxygen plus ear muffs as they said the machine made lotsa noise. I think they released me too soon as I was drowsy. Anyway, something did happen for the better with my foot although the bottom of my heel is still very sore. I get up in the morning without that pain and limping. I have expensive orthotics in my shoes.  I have a week's supply of Vioxx which I take. The pain med prescription I had filled but do not need that since I am not in pain. They told me  it would take one to two weeks to lose soreness if the procedure works. I sure hope it does/ It seems to be. Jim V. 7-30-02 Hello Dr. Zapf,  Thanks for asking. Well, It took a long time  but I can say that the procedure  was worth it. The heel is still tender to a hard touch but I no longer wake up crippled in the morning. I would say 85% improved!! Of course , I must admit that I should have rested it more after the procedure but I had so much  work to do outside. I am satisfied with the results. Could it be repeated to get rid of the other 10 to 15% of discomfort? I don't want to be greedy though,. Jim  V.

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