Everything You Need to Know About Stem Cell Therapy

If you’ve poked around in the health community at all, you’ve probably heard the terms “stem cell therapy” or even “regenerative medicine” being thrown around more often lately. In fact, this innovative therapy is becoming more prominent in the world of sports as athletes like Missouri-native MLB star Max Scherzer use stem cells to recover …


Are Bunion-Correcting Sandals Worth Your Time and Money?

We see several patients suffering from bunions, and they often ask us what we think about various pain-management treatments. With spring close by, our patients have had open-toed shoes on their minds, so we weren’t terribly surprised when they began asking us about “bunion-correcting” sandals. There’s always some sort of new product out there that …


Expectations for Advanced Corrective Foot and Ankle Surgery

There’s a reason why your primary doctor will recommend a podiatrist when you are experiencing pain in your lower extremities. Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in the examination and treatment of the feet and ankles. When conservative healing methods no longer work for one’s injury or condition, podiatric surgery is required. There are several expectations …