Doctor’s Spotlight: Dr. Thomas Samuelson, MD
We sat down with Dr. Samuelson, MD to find out a little bit more about the man behind the lab coat.
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Earth day 2016
We decided to do a little something special for Earth day. We have a mockingbird that comes and visits us daily at the Lee’s Summit Office and we thought we’d treat him to a little snack.
Retirement: We bid you adieu
We had to say good bye to a couple of wonderful women that have made our office a family. They have put in their years of service and are off to live the life of the retired.
Tennis Elbow: The stubborn Visitor
Tennis elbow does not discriminate on who it wants to attack. You don’t have to be a tennis player or athlete to get it.
Plantar Fasciitis: Home Remedies
At home care for plantar fasciitis can be done with everyday objects you find laying around the house! Here are several ways to get the fascia stretched out and relieve some tension: 1. Freeze disposable water bottle, the more ridges the better!
Hoverboards: Keeping Ortho in Business since December 2015
Since the recent release of the oh-so-cool hoverboad in December 2015 a spike of high impact injuries including concussions and fractures have made their way into the Orthopaedic offices.
Life Hacks: Cast Care
We asked our hand doctors, nurses, and assistants what tips they have learned to care for their cast.
Bathing, sweating, and house hold chores are the biggest obstacles faced when trying to keep a cast dry and clean.
Rules of the road: bicycle edition
Wearing a helmet is essential for protection but it is not the only thing to do to protect yourself. Much like driving a motor vehicle, you can wear a seat belt but if you drive erratically or distracted then chances are high that you will be involved in an accident sooner rather than later.
Ode to a Good Friend- poetry by Jan Klein
A patient of Dr. McNamara recited a poem to him and her departing knee prior to her total knee surgery.
Bike Safety
The weather is starting to turn into beautiful Spring. Our bodies are just aching to get out there and soak up the sun and experience the budding of the trees and flowers.