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  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 … Continued

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 FiberW … Continued

3651 College Boulevard ● Leawood, Kansas 66211 www.kcoi.com ● 913-253-8956    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Craig A. Brenner Marketing Manager Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute cbrenner@kcoi.com 913-253-8956   Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Celebr … Continued

Dr. Kirk McCullough gives a presentation that demonstrates the repair of a Lisfranc injury with intercuneiform instability using the InternalBrace™ ligament augmentation implant system. InternalBrace repair addresses the intraosseous component of the L … Continued

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are becoming more and more common in sports.  There are numerous reasons why an ACL injury occurs and unfortunately, not all of these are very well understood.  A recent study indicates that 3 out of every 4 AC … Continued

Some of the most common injuries involving youth soccer players occur to the foot and ankle.  Common foot and ankle injuries that adolescent soccer players may incur include ankle sprains, heel pain secondary to inflammation of the growth plate (Sever’ … Continued

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Craig A. Brenner Marketing Coordinator Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute cbrenner@kcoi.com 913-253-8956   Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Receives 2019 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® for Achieving and Sust … Continued

Dr. James P. Halloran met with McKenzie Nelson of 41 Action News to discuss the dislocation of the knee cap suffered by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Right after it happens, it’s always easiest to get it back in, so if you wait, if y … Continued

Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch or tear and can range in severity from mild to severe depending on how much damage and tearing there is to the ligaments. Most ankle sprains are minor injuries that can heal on their … Continued

To meet the growing demand for orthopedic care in and around Kansas City, Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Scott Ellsworth, M.D., has joined the practice. As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elb … Continued