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Hammertoes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
posted: Mar. 03, 2024.
Leading the Way to Healthier Feet and Ankles in Kansas Kansas City Foot and Ankle and Heel Pain Center of Kansas City is host to seven doctors/surgeons of podiatry in four Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  Conditions and Diseases,  hammertoes -
The Importance of Diabetic Foot Care: Understanding the Risks and Complications
posted: Feb. 29, 2024.
Seven doctors of podiatry see patients daily at the Kansas City Foot & Ankle and the Heel Pain Center in Kansas City and Lee's Summit, MO, for diabetic footcare. Our Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  Podiatry -
Treating Toenail Fungus
posted: Jun. 08, 2023.
If you’re suffering from toenail fungus, our team of experts at Kansas City Foot and Ankle in South Kansas City, North Kansas City, Downtown Kansas City, or Lee’s Summit, MO Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  Conditions and Diseases,  toenail fungus -
Dr. Jason Anderson is the guest on the international podcast, "You Just Have To Laugh."
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.
Podcast "Getting on the good foot" with Dr. Jason Anderson Our own Dr. Jason Anderson was interviewed by host, David Naster, for the international podcast, You Just Have To Laugh." (Available on Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  American Diabetes Association,  Ankles,  Arthritis,  Foot Care,  Foot Conditions,  Conditions and Diseases,  flat foot,  foot injury,  Lee’s Summit,  podiatrist,  Podiatry -
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 -
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 -
10 Things You Need to Know About Your Feet
posted: Jul. 06, 2020.
Our feet are often a neglected part of our bodies. We rarely give them a second thought, unless they are causing us pain. And with the way things are right Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  Ankles,  athlete's foot,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  diabetic foot issues,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot doctor,  foot pain -
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 -
Do our Podiatrists Recommend Walking Barefoot?
posted: Apr. 15, 2020.
As more people are staying home right now, it begs the question: Is it a good idea to walk barefoot in your home? Walking barefoot might be something you only Read moreCategory: athlete's foot,  barefoot running,  Conditions and Diseases,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot fungus,  foot injury,  foot pain,  fungal toenail,  heel pain -
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 -
Diabetic Health and the Holidays
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
Happy Holidays! We survived Halloween, which lead into Thanksgiving, and now, we are facing a month-long stretch of holiday parties and food-heavy activities leading up to Christmas and topped off with Read moreCategory: American Diabetes Association,  Blood pressure,  Blood sugar,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  diabetic foot issues -
Custom Orthotics and Winter Boots
posted: Dec. 09, 2019.
Kansas City – It’s beginning to look a lot like….WINTER!! As this week starts out cold and dreary, I bet that lots of us are pulling out our winter boots. Read moreCategory: Conditions and Diseases,  Foot,  foot specialist -
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