Bunion deformities, especially severe ones, can cause a world of pain. The bony bump that forms at the base of your big toe may rub uncomfortably against the inside of a shoe, and over time that friction can produce painful blisters and corns. Furthermore, as the...
Bunions, for better or worse, are sometimes thought of as an “old lady” problem. There is, to be fair, a smidgen of truth to that. After all, women are about 10 times as likely as men to develop this particular foot deformity, and because wear and tear is often a...
Like the classic boy scouts’ motto, it’s a good idea to always “be prepared.” When you know what to expect, you can make arrangements to handle the challenges and issues that may come your way. Being prepared is especially important for big things like surgery, which...
“Want” and “need” can be two different things. Often people want something that they don’t need, or don’t want something that they do need. Some needs are obvious, like food, water, and shelter. Others are a little less obvious, such as when you need surgery to deal...
One of the goals of The Kansas Foot Center is to provide patients with educational tools so you can make an informed decision with regard to your foot health and the treatment we provide. This is especially important for surgical procedures we may need to perform,...
