When we think of gout, we think of an older person, like our grandparents. Most people think it could never happen to them! Actually, gout is most common in younger men, age 40-50, it can also be seen in post-menopausal women. In fact, in the United States, gout is the most common form of inflammatory […]
Category: Podiatry
When it comes to your health, you want options
More is always better, right? Well, it depends. If you’re talking about choosing a product to purchase, having more options may not be in your best interest. Iyengar and Lepper of Columbia and Stanford Universities respectively, found in their 2000 study that consumers were more likely to buy jam when given the option of choosing […]
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 […]
10,000 steps
Most of us have heard that we should be walking at least 10,000 steps per day in order to be healthy. And while that is a great goal for many people, you need to take that number with a grain of salt. First of all, are we talking about 10,000 slow, baby steps, or 10,000 […]
Kansas City Foot and Ankle Names Executive Director
Kansas City Foot and Ankle Announces New Executive Team Member Dr. Mark Green, DPM, Founder, Kansas City Foot and Ankle, Names Executive Director Kansas City, MO (February 4, 2015) – Kansas City Foot and Ankle Founder Dr. Mark Green, DPM announced today the addition of Angie Beerup to the senior management team: Angie Beerup will […]