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. The pain associated with a bunion on your foot is due to inflammation, and it can be very painful! That inflammation can be either at […]
Category: Bunions
Lapiplasty: The Newest, Most Advanced Technique in Bunion Surgery
Are you suffering from a painful bump along the inside aspect of your big toe joint, making exercise, shoe wear, and other daily activities difficult? You may have developed a painful bunion. Let’s discuss what a bunion is, how it is formed, and what can be done about one. We will also introduce Lapiplasty, the […]
Winter Foot Health Tips
With winter right around the corner now is the time to start taking inventory of your winter shoe selection as it is starting to get cold in Kansas City! At this time of year, Kansas City Foot and Ankle specialists will typically start seeing an increase in certain types of foot related to pain and […]
Why do I have pain on the outside of my foot?
Pain localized to the outside of the foot is a common complaint in our offices. It often occurs after an injury, such as after turning your ankle, but often presents with no history of any injury at all. Let’s discuss some of the more common causes of pain on the outside of your foot that […]
Painful bunions? Surgery isn’t always necessary
Many people are told that to find relief of their bunion pain, they either need to wear bulky cushions over the bumps or find wider or even open shoes. They may also be told that if the bunion continues to be painful, they would need surgery to correct the deformity. Unfortunately, a third, often effective […]