Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hand Specialist Suzanne Elton, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon Suzanne G. Elton, MD is a hand and upper extremity specialist practicing with Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic, a division of Signature Medical Group.
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BOTOX-NOT JUST FOR CROWS FEET
Botox or botulinum toxin has proven to be a very diverse drug useful for many problems and conditions. Botox isn't just for crow's feet anymore.
New Lee’s Summit Office
We now have a secondary location in Lee's Summit to help alleviate the travel burden on our patients who do not live in Overland Park. We have also expanded to the Lee's Summit area to allow our patients to be seen in 24 to 48 hours rather than having...
Arthritis- There is so many different kinds
There are so many different types and kinds of arthritis. It's hard to keep straight sometimes. So what kind exactly do I have!? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the gradual wearing away of the articular cartilage that cover the end of bones in the joints.
When your doctor says you have a fracture, do you know what they mean?
There are many types of fracture, or otherwise known as a broken bone, and different ways each can occur. If you've cracked or broken a bone, it's fractured. Some fractures can be more damaging than others.
6th Annual Ability Expo
The 6th annual Ability Expo will be held on August 29th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Overland Park Convention Center. https://youtu.be/b32etpmovnk Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic’s Laurel Short, APRN is the volunteer coordinator again this...
What’s behind the term, “high ankle sprain”?
Football is gearing up, and already the Chiefs have someone on their injury list. Fortunately, Eric Fisher (tackle), only has a sprain and should be ready to return in a few weeks.
“Will I set off a metal detector?”
After a total joint replacement whether it be a hip, knee, shoulder or elbow the most frequently asked question is, "Will I set off a metal detector?" It's not always a straight yes or no answer but is more like a "most likely".
How to get the most out of therapy
Co pays and insurance rates keep going up and up and benefits for therapy keep going down. So when referred to a physical or occupational therapist, it’s important to make the most out of your appointments.
Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Suzanne Elton, MD
We held down each doctor in the office for a little one on one to find out a little bit about them. Past Where did you go to school? I did my undergraduate at St. Mary’s in Texas and KU med school.