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• posted: Mar. 12, 2026
• Foot Fracture

A foot fracture can vary from a simple break to a complex injury that affects stability and long-term mobility. At Pivotal Foot and Ankle Surgeons serving St. Joseph, MO, Kansas Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2025
• Foot Fracture

A foot fracture can happen suddenly, whether from a fall, a sports injury, or a simple misstep. While some breaks are immediately painful and obvious, others may cause lingering discomfort Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2025
• Foot Fracture

A foot fracture can be painful, frustrating, and sometimes more complicated than it first appears. Not every broken bone in the foot needs surgery, but some injuries do require more Read More

• posted: May 22, 2025
• Foot Fracture

At Pivotal Foot and Ankle Surgeons, located in St. Joseph, Kansas City, Parkville, and Platte City, MO, Dr. Russell Grimes, Dr. Ross Bartley, and Dr. Tyler Sten specialize in diagnosing Read More

• posted: Apr. 25, 2025
• Foot Fracture

A foot fracture can occur in an instant, whether from a sports injury, a fall, or even a simple misstep. While some fractures are immediately noticeable, others can be more Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2024
• Foot Fracture,  Fracture

When you have a fracture in your foot or ankle, it's important to get the treatment you need to avoid complications. At Pivotal Foot and Ankle Surgeons, serving patients in Independence, Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2024
• Foot Fracture

A foot fracture, a break in one or more of the bones in your foot, can result from various causes like falls, sports injuries, or accidents. While often painful, fractures Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2022
• Foot Fracture

If you have suffered a foot injury, you may wonder whether you need surgery. It is best to ask Dr. Russel Grimes and Dr. Ross Bartley of Pivotal Foot And Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2022
• Foot Fracture

The simple answer is that there is no difference between a fracture and a break. From shattered bones to hairline cracks, any damage done to the bones of the feet Read More