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• posted: Oct. 04, 2025
• Hammertoes

Hammertoes are a common foot condition that can make walking uncomfortable and wearing shoes difficult. The deformity occurs when one or more of the smaller toes bend at the middle Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2025
• Hammertoes

Hammertoes can cause chronic pain and make it difficult for you to walk. At Pivotal Foot And Ankle Surgeons in St. Joseph and Kansas City, MO, Dr. Russell Grimes, Dr. Read More

• posted: May 13, 2024
• Bunions,  Hammertoes,  Plantar fasciitis,  Podiatric Surgery

When foot and ankle problems persist despite conservative treatments, podiatric surgery may be the only path to relief and improved mobility. Foot and ankle surgery is usually a last resort Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2023
• Bunion,  Hammertoes,  Diabetes,  Plantar fasciitis,  Ingrown toenails,  Fungal toenail,  Heel pain,  Lateral ankle instability,  Sprained ankles,  Strained ankles,  Rheumatoid arthritis,  osteoarthritis

Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2022
• Hammertoes

Discover more about this foot deformity and why it happens. Bunions always seem to get the spotlight when talking about foot deformities; however, it’s also essential to shed light on hammertoes. Read More