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Pump Bump Treatment Options
Are you the kind of person who likes rocking a pair of fashionable pumps day after day? You might love the way they make you look and feel, but after a while you may notice an unfortunate development—Haglund’s deformity, or “pump bump.” This is an enlargement of bone...
What is Pump Bump and How Did I Get It?
Understandably, lumps and bumps that appear anywhere on your body can cause a lot of anxiety, especially if they’re painful or don’t seem to go away or get any better. A bony bump on your heel—also known clinically as Haglund’s deformity—is no exception. But what is...
The Relationship between Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs
Let’s think of some famous pairs. Peanut butter and jelly. Abbot and Costello. Statler and Waldorf. How about plantar fasciitis and heel spurs? Okay, so that last pairing might not be as well known to the general public, and they’re not really as inseparable at the...
Clearing up Toenail Fungus with Laser Therapy
If you’ve ever had a fungal toenail infection (or if you have one right now), you’ve probably realized that it’s just not eager to go away. While many of the diseases and infections we experience are self-limiting—a cold or a fever will subside with time—toenail...
Why Daily Foot Inspections Are Important
Our guess is that, no matter who you are, you spend at least a little time in front of the mirror every day. Whether your routine involves putting on a lot of makeup or just a quick moment to brush or comb your bed hair into submission, we all want to make sure we...
The Dangers of Diabetic Wounds
Diabetic ulcers, also known as diabetic wounds, are unwelcome occurrences that affect approximately 15 percent of all patients with the disease. Poor management of blood glucose levels, combined with slow circulation and damaged nerves, can turn even minor cuts and...
What Is Diabetic Foot Care?
Over 29 million people in the U.S. are living with diabetes, with an additional 86 million who have prediabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With numbers like those, it is safe to say this is a major medical issue for our nation....
How Your Dietary Choices Affect Foot Health
Old Town Wichita is full of many exceptional restaurant and dining options—like Korean barbeque from GangNam Korean Grill & Bar or tapas at Gianni Bacci’s—to satiate your appetite! Everyone wants to enjoy delicious meals, but you also need to be mindful of the...
Active Lifestyles Lead to Healthy Feet
There is a strong correlation between your levels of activity (or lack thereof) and the health of your feet, according to The Kansas Foot Center.
Athlete’s Foot Prevention Tips
The funny bone is actually a nerve. Panama hats come from Ecuador. The Battle of Bunker Hill was mostly fought on nearby Breed’s Hill. Koala bears are marsupials, not bears. These are some classic examples of misnomers (an incorrect or unsuitable name), but we have...
How Achilles Tendinitis Develops
The city of Wichita’s Parks Department hosts softball leagues for individuals of various ages. This can be a lot of fun, but you will need to stay off the field and keep the bench warm if you become injured. We always want you to stay safe, so let’s look at the risk...
Clear, Clean Nails After Laser Therapy
As with other areas, the field of medicine is certainly improved with the use of technological advances. The Kansas Foot Center is proud to provide many state-of-the-art options for helping patients overcome an array of medical issues. There are many times when we use...
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