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Hairline Fractures – In the News!
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
President-Elect Joe Biden Fractures his Foot We have written about hairline fractures before, but today they are in the news again, courtesy of our president-elect, Joe Biden! It appears that Mr. Read moreCategory: Blog,  broken bones,  Conditions and Diseases,  falls in eldery,  foot injury,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  podiatrist,  stress fracture -
Are Painful Foot Cramps Cramping Your Style
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Our human bodies are both amazing and frightening. Our body has an incredible ability to heal its own wounds and circulate up to about 2,000 gallons of blood in a Read moreCategory: Blog,  Blood pressure,  calf pain,  Conditions and Diseases,  custom-molded orthotics,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot pain,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  stress fracture -
Age and Your Feet
posted: Oct. 30, 2020.
You may have heard the saying “Aging isn’t for the weak”. Age can bring about wisdom and life experiences and wonderful memories; however, it can also come with all sorts Read moreCategory: American Diabetes Association,  Ankles,  Blog,  custom-molded orthotics,  diabetes,  falls in eldery,  Foot,  foot complications,  heel pain,  ingrown toenails,  Uncategorized -
Ice – Why and How
posted: Sep. 22, 2020.
Ice; why and how! For every fall, scrape, or accidental run-in with an inanimate object (walls, furniture, curbs, etc.), there is a frozen bag of peas for that. It is the Read moreCategory: Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetic foot issues,  foot injury,  plantar fasciitis,  sports injuries,  sports injury,  stress fracture -
Plantar Warts – What are they?
posted: Aug. 21, 2020.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Plantar Warts (and probably some stuff you didn’t!) What exactly is/are Plantar Wart(s)? There is some confusion centered around these little blemishes. Is it really Read moreCategory: Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  Corns and Calluses,  Health,  Uncategorized,  warts -
Smelly Feet – Got ’em??
posted: Jul. 29, 2020.
Summer in Kansas City is HOT! And with heat comes sweat. And with sweat comes odor – especially where your feet are concerned! Medically known as bromodosis, stinky feet are Read moreCategory: athlete's foot,  Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot fungus,  foot pain,  fungal toenail,  Health,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  nail fungus,  Shoe,  Sweaty Feet -
Focus on Your Foot Health – Things You Need to Know
posted: Jun. 17, 2020.
As podiatrists, we take our role as healthcare advocates very seriously. Your feet are a very important part of your overall health. You may be surprised at the link between your Read moreCategory: Arthritis,  Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  foot specialist,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle -
A Different World
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
We are certain that we are not alone in feeling as though we went to bed one night in early March 2020, and woke up to a different world. Since Read moreCategory: Blog,  foot doctor,  Health,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  Podiatry -
Concerns Regarding Coronavirus COVID-19
posted: Mar. 17, 2020.
Dear Valued Patient, As concerns regarding coronavirus COVID-19 spread and increase, we wanted to personally reach out to update you on what we are doing to care for both our patients Read moreCategory: Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  foot specialist,  Health -
How Sanitary is Your Nail Salon?
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
If you have already read our previous blog ‘Questions for your Pedicurist – Find the Best (and Safest!) Pedicurist for You’, you may be interested in reading these additional tips Read moreCategory: athlete's foot,  black toenail,  Blog,  foot fungus,  fungal toenail treatment,  ingrown toenails -
FUN day to be in Kansas City!!
posted: Feb. 05, 2020.
Wow – it sure is a FUN day to be in Kansas City!! Today we welcome home and celebrate the world champions of football – The Kansas City Chiefs!!! 2020 Super Read moreCategory: Blog,  Dr. Mark Green,  Kansas City,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  Kansas City podiatrist -
Experts in Heel Pain: Definition of ‘Expert’
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
expert: ex·pert | \ ˈek-ˌspərt , ik-ˈspərt \ n: a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field. adj: skillful or knowledgeable; of, involving, or done by an expert: an expert Read moreCategory: Blog,  cortisone foot pain,  custom-molded orthotics,  Foot,  foot doctor,  heel pain,  heels,  Kansas City podiatrist,  Podiatry -
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT): Five Reasons to Consider
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
At Kansas City Foot and Ankle, our doctors utilize ESWT to treat common foot and ankle conditions. Let’s talk about five reasons to consider Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). First, ESWT Read moreCategory: Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  cortisone foot pain,  custom-molded orthotics,  foot pain,  plantar fasciitis -
Do-It-Yourself Foot Massage
posted: Jun. 28, 2019.
When you massage the thousands of nerve endings in your feet, you can feel relaxation throughout your whole body! Regular foot massage can help keep your feet healthy and flexible. Read moreCategory: Blog,  Foot,  foot pain -
Will an Injection Stop My Bunion From Hurting?
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
Bunion Pain – Cause We have many patients who come to see us due to terrible pain from a bunion that has developed on the side of their foot. This prompts Read moreCategory: Blog,  Bunions,  cortisone foot pain,  custom-molded orthotics -
Psoriasis on your feet or something else?
posted: Nov. 15, 2012.
Is it psoriasis on your feet or something else? Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference. Psoriasis is a condition that is not often associated with feet in most Read moreCategory: Blog