How your podiatrists in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, can help you and your feet
Your podiatrist is an important part of your healthcare team, and there are many benefits you and your feet will enjoy. Drs. Russell Grimes, Ben Olsen, and Ross Bartley at Pivotal Foot & Ankle Surgeons offer a wide range of podiatry services. They have three convenient locations in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, to help you and your feet.
Your podiatrist isn’t just an ordinary doctor. Your podiatrist is an expert at treating diseases and medical conditions related to your toes, feet, and ankles. Let’s look at just a few of the benefits of visiting a podiatrist.
Your podiatrist can treat conditions affecting your toes. These include:
- Hammertoes
- Ingrown toenails
- Fungal toenails
Common podiatry services to treat these toe conditions include orthotics, laser therapy, surgical options, and more.
Your podiatrist can treat conditions affecting your feet. These include:
- Bunions
- Plantar fasciitis
- Flat feet
- Heel pain
- Achilles tendonitis
Common podiatry services to treat these foot conditions include surgical options, corticosteroid injections, anti-inflammatory medications, orthotics, and more.
Your podiatrist can treat conditions affecting your ankles. These include:
- Lateral ankle instability
- Ankle fractures
- Strained tendons
Common podiatry services to treat these ankle conditions include assistive devices like casts and walking boots, surgical options, and more.
Treatment of your feet if you are diabetic is another important benefit your podiatrist can provide. Diabetes affects your feet and toes in multiple ways, including:
Decreased nerve function, which can cause impaired sensory ability; if you injure your feet, you may not feel it.
Decreased immune function, which can cause delayed healing; if you have a blister or cut, it may not heal properly and can turn into a painful diabetic ulcer.
Decreased blood flow, which can cause soft tissue necrosis; when soft tissue dies, amputations of toes or feet may become necessary.
Regular visits to your podiatrist can help protect your feet from problems related to diabetes.
To learn more about the benefits of visiting a podiatrist, call Drs. Russell Grimes, Ben Olsen, and Ross Bartley at Pivotal Foot & Ankle Surgeons. You can reach them in St. Joseph, Kansas City, or Independence, MO, by calling (816) 364-2338. Help your feet by calling today!