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• posted: Jan. 04, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions,  diabetes,  diabetic foot issues,  Podiatry
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot,  Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most serious health conditions because it has such harmful effects on your entire body. Diabetes is especially damaging to your extremities, including your feet. If Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions,  Bunions
• Bunions

If you’re dealing with bunions, you know that while they aren’t always painful, they can be irritating to deal with because they can rub against your shoes and become sore Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• flat feet,  flat foot,  foot injury,  foot pain
• Diabetes,  Plantar fasciitis,  Foot Pain,  Arthritis,  Flat feet

When you experience foot pain, you might be tempted to ignore it. That’s a bad idea. Foot pain can grow worse over time, leading to loss of mobility and a Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2022
• Jeff Slutsky
• achilles tendonitis,  Ankles,  Foot Care,  foot doctor,  foot pain,  heel pain,  podiatrist
• Heel Pain,  Custom Orthotics,  Kansas City Magazine,  Healthcare

The Kansas City Foot and Ankle podiatrists will be profiled in an upcoming edition of Kansas City Magazine under the section of Podiatric Medicine & Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery.  Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions,  Bunions,  foot pain,  Podiatry
• Bunions

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions,  foot injury,  foot pain,  ingrown toenails,  Podiatry
• Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions,  Bunions
• Bunions

 If you’re suffering from bunions, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from this condition, but fortunately, it’s treatable and often preventable. We’ll cover some of the most common questions associated Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2022
• Jeff Slutsky

Don’t lose money in your FSA or HSA account.  Check your flexible spending account now and make an appointment with us before the holidays get into full swing.Whether you already Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions,  foot injury,  foot pain,  heel pain,  Podiatry
• Heel Pain,  Plantar fasciitis

Heel pain is one of the most common problems your podiatrist treats. If you are suffering from heel pain, the pain can make it difficult to enjoy an active life. Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2022
• Jeff Slutsky
• Country Club Plaza,  Plaza Foot care center,  Heel pain,  diabetic foot pain

Kansas City Foot and Ankle and the Heel Pain Center of Kansas City acquired The Plaza Foot Care Center and officially started operation as Kansas City Foot and Ankle’s fourth Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Diabetic Foot,  Diabetes

If you have diabetes, you may already know about the effects on your body, especially your extremities. What you may not know is that diabetes is especially hard on your Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2022
• Jeff Slutsky

The team gets a special thank you from Dr. Green for serving patients needs even when it gets a little hectic in the office Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• foot injury,  Podiatry
• Ankle Pain

Your ankles are an important part of your body. Together with your legs and feet, your ankles help carry your body weight. They help you walk, run, and enjoy daily Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions,  foot injury,  Podiatry
• Podiatrist,  Sports Injury

Sports injuries happen, and your feet and ankles are especially vulnerable. Your feet and ankles are overworked to begin with, and if you play a sport with a lot of Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2022
• Jeff Slutsky
• Kansas City Foot and Ankle

Kansas City Foot and Ankle volunteers to help special needs kids at Challenge Air Fly Day Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2022
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions
• Heel Pain

If you overuse or injure your heel, you may experience heel pain. This can range from mild to debilitating. To avoid heel pain in North Kansas City, Downtown Kansas City, Read More