Author: Tyler Ride

Dr. Kirk McCullough discusses the innovation behind the BioSurge™ system. You can watch the entire presentation here.

Dr. Kirk McCullough presents surgical pearls for using PARS (Percutaneous Achilles Repair System). The PARS features an anatomic contoured jig designed to fit within the paratenon. The PARS suture kit contains either color‐coded SutureTape or #2 FiberWire^® sutures and PARS needles used to create strong percutaneous locking sutures on the distal and proximal ends of the Achilles tendon. You can watch the entire presentation here.

Dr. Kirk McCullough presents minimally invasive treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures and his clinical experiences. You can watch the entire presentation here.

As participation in soccer continues to explode and physicality in the sport increases, we are seeing more and more injuries to the shoulder in young athletes.

Three of the more common upper extremity injuries we see from athletes participating in soccer are:  clavicle fractures, AC joint separations and shoulder dislocations.

A relatively common shoulder injury seen in soccer players is a clavicle (“collarbone”) fracture.  Symptoms of a clavicle fracture include pain and swelling at the site of injury.  Because there is little skin overlying the clavicle, a fracture is usually pretty easy to spot.  There can be a deformity or a bump at the middle of the clavicle.  This area is usually very tender to touch and movement of the arm becomes painful. Many clavicle fractures can be treated with a short period of sling immobilization, but If a player has a suspected clavicle fracture, it is important to talk with an orthopedic surgeon who routinely treats shoulder injuries so that they can evaluate the extent of the injury and whether surgery may be right for them.

Another relatively common shoulder injury is an acromioclavicular (“AC”) joint separation, also known as a shoulder separation.  This often occurs as the result of a fall directly onto the shoulder.  Apart from pain in the shoulder region, it can sometimes be more difficult to pick up on an AC joint injury.  In very severe cases there can be a deformity where the collarbone appears to be sticking above the rest of the shoulder, but this is rare.  Diagnosis of an AC joint injury usually involves an X-ray and exam by an orthopedic physician specializing in shoulder injuries. Fortunately, most injuries to the AC joint can be treated with a brief period of immobilization and rest followed by gradual return to activity.  In rare instances surgery is needed.

Lastly, the shoulder can also be at risk for dislocation if a player lands awkwardly on an outstretched hand.  This injury could occur in the instance when a goalie dives to make a save and lands with his or her arm outstretched above their head.  Typically there will be an obvious deformity of the shoulder and the player will be unable to move their arm.   Sometimes a shoulder dislocation will go back in place or “reduce” on its own, but most of the time it requires a medical professional to reduce the shoulder. This is usually best done in the emergency department where x-rays can be obtained afterwards to ensure that the shoulder is appropriately positioned in the joint.  After a shoulder dislocation has been reduced it is important that appropriate treatment is provided to prevent recurrent instability from developing in the injured shoulder.  This may include physical therapy or in extreme cases surgical intervention to reinforce the stability of the joint.

If you’re having shoulder troubles or think you may have sustained one of these injuries during a game or practice its best to be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treatment of shoulder or sports injuries.

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Now Offering Innovative Technology in Total and Partial Knee Replacement with Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics™

Released January 13, 2020

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, the region’s only orthopaedic hospital is excited to offer Mako SmartRobotics™. This advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way knee replacements are performed.

Robotic-arm assisted surgery is a new approach to joint replacement that offers the potential for a higher level of patient-specific implant alignment and positioning.¹ The technology allows surgeons to create a patient-specific 3D plan and perform joint replacement surgery using a surgeon controlled robotic-arm that helps the surgeon execute the procedure with a high degree of accuracy.²

“I am excited that Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute has invested in the Mako SmartRobotics™ technology. My partners and I have performed over 500 surgeries with Mako and it is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are performed,” said Dr. Scott Wingerter, MD, PhD.  “Using a virtual 3D model, the Mako System allows surgeons to personalize each patient’s surgical plan pre-operatively, so there is a clear plan for how the surgeon will position the implant before entering the operating room. During surgery, the surgeon can validate that plan and make any necessary adjustments, while the robotic-arm then allows the surgeon to execute that plan with a high level of accuracy and predictability. The combination of these three features of the system has the potential to lead to better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.”

“We are proud to be the only hospital that specializes solely on orthopaedics to offer this highly advanced robotic technology in our area,” said Paul Kerens, Senior Executive Officer at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “This addition to our orthopaedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.”

For more information about the services offered at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, or to make an appointment, call (913) 319-7633 or visit www.kcoi.com.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, urgent care, and outpatient physical and occupational therapy. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned orthopaedic hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kansas, the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

3651 College Boulevard ● Leawood, Kansas 66211

                                                                        ###

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute ● Like us on Facebook ● Follow us on Twitter

References

1. Anthony, Ian, Bell, Stuart W., Blyth, Mark, Jones, Bryn, MacLean, Angus, Rowe, Philip. Improved accuracy of component positioning with robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Volume 98-A: Number 8. April 20, 2016. pp 627-35.
2. Dunbar NJ, Roche MW, Park BH, Branch SH; et al. Accuracy of Dynamic Tactile-Guided Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. May 2012. 27(5): 803-808.e1.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Melissa J. Heck

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

mheck@kcoi.com

913-253-8956

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Receives 2020 Best of Leawood Award

Leawood, KS, May 20, 2020 – Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute has been selected for the 2020 Best of Leawood Award in the Hospitals category by the Leawood Award Program. Each year, the Leawood Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Leawood area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category.

“It is an honor to once again be recognized as one of the best companies in the City of Leawood,” said Dr. Charles E. Rhoades, CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.  “Our relationship with the City of Leawood began over 20 years ago and have seen the partnership grow in many ways.  One of the reasons why we choose the City of Leawood as the home for our hospital is their commitment to working with businesses to help them achieve their goals and being a champion for local companies in the community.”

The 2020 Leawood Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Leawood Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood on College Boulevard, east of Mission Road, the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS).

About Leawood Award Program

The Leawood Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Leawood area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Leawood Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

                                                                        ###

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute ● Like us on Facebook ● Follow us on Twitter

The Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute and our orthopaedic physician clinics are taking precautions to protect our patients, families, providers and visitors as we continue to deliver care during this health emergency.  As part of the Saint Luke’s Health System, we are modeling our precautions and procedures from Saint Luke’s.  The new knowledge and changes are being constantly reviewed, and our policies will be updated as needed.

All persons entering our facility will be required to wear a mask/face covering.  This is to protect all patients and employees at KCOI.  We appreciate your cooperation. 

All people entering the KCOI facility will have their temperature screened and will be asked questions regarding health symptoms and travel.

These questions will include:

• Do you have the following symptoms
  • Fever of 100 degrees or higher
  • New loss of smell/taste
  • Cough (within the last 14 days)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Diarrhea
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Body aches
• Within the last 14 days have you:
  • If you have traveled outside of the KC Metro you will not be permitted to enter if you have visited the quarantine states listed on the KDHE Website?
  • Traveled internationally, arrived home from a cruise ship on/after 3/15/2020?
  • Have visited or been a patient of a retirement facility, long term care facility, nursing home, assisted living facility (ALF), skilled nursing facility (SNF) or rehabilitation center in the past 14 days?
  • Are you an employee of a retirement facility, long term care facility, nursing home, or rehab center and visited them in the past 14 days?
  • Have you visited or live in a correctional/detention facility?

• Within the last 14 days have you had contact with anyone who:
  • Has been quarantined
  • Has been placed on home or self-monitoring, or
  • Has become ill with a fever, cough or difficulty breathing?
  • Has a cough and a fever of 100 degrees or higher?

If you have answer ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, please call your primary care physician and your orthopedic surgeon’s office located at KCOI to get more detailed instructions 913-319-7633.

Effective Wednesday, 3/18, KCOI will be instituting a NO VISITORS policy across all entities.

Guidelines for Hospital and Clinic Visitors

• No visitors or companions in all physician clinics (see exceptions below)
• No visitors in hospital, includes all hospital services (see exceptions below)
• Companions and visitors may wait in their cars or at home.
• Registration will ask patient for a good phone number
• Physicians and nurses will call with reports and when ready for discharge.
• Exceptions may be made for legal or special need, using professional judgment, such as:
  • Minors (one parent/guardian)
  • Companion needed due to:
    • Cognitive needs
    • Communicative needs
    • Undergoing procedure with conscious sedation
    • Mobility issues
    • Adult guardianship

The Ortho Urgent Care at KCOI will remain open at this time as a community service to give patients an additional option to a traditional hospital emergency department.

Credible COVID-19 Information Sources

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kansas Department of Health and Environment 

Kansas City, Missouri Health Department 

Saint Luke’s Kansas City COVID-19 What You Need To Know