Operation Walk USA 2013
Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic teamed up this past weekend with Carondelet Orthopaedics, both offices a division of Signature Medical Group, at Menorah Medical Center to offer total hip and knee replacement surgeries.
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Chiefs Linebacker, Justin Houston’s Elbow Injury
Elbow Dislocation Explained For those of you Chiefs fans out there, you know that on November 24th 2013, Justin Houston dislocated his elbow during the game. The outside linebacker has had an MRI revealing ligament damage typical of an elbow dislocation.
Arthur, our Elf on the Shelf is Back!
He is back! "Arthur Ritis" has made it back from the North Pole to count down the days until Christmas in our office. Here are his pictures from last year and what he is up to this year.
Movement Disorders Learning Series
Recently Dr. Atul Patel from Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic spoke at the Lifewise Renovations Education for Health Care Workers program regarding Movement Disorders and Therapy Implications. The talk took place at Rockhurst University Science Center on...
Hip Replacement Patient is Back in Action
Bruce Fuller, a hip replacement patient at Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic, is back in action thanks to Dr. Robert Bruce and his team. His story was recently published in the Fall issue of the Research Medical Center Camp News.
Winter Checklist: Are you Ready for the Winter Storm?
It won’t happen again this year right? Our office has only had to close twice in 25 years. Will the winter weather dump snow on us again this year? Either way, it is always good to be prepared and thanks to the Red Cross, we have great tips to share with you on...
Don’t Pop That Bump! What is a Mucous Cyst?
"Don't pop that bump!" But why? Rupturing, puncturing or popping the mass may cause infection. Many finger masses have a direct communication with a joint.
Knee Motion Machine: Do you need it after surgery?
Do you need a knee motion machine after surgery? It has been decided by you, your family and your surgeon that you want to proceed with a total knee replacement surgery. Many people you know have gone through this procedure and the question has come up whether...
Avoid the Carving Hand Injury
The fall season is upon us and it brings fun things like pumpkin patches, Halloween candy, football and turkey. However, there are two events that may be very scary for your hands: pumpkin and turkey carving.
Protect Your Joints, It is Time to Quit
If you are a smoker or have a loved one that is, here is another reason to consider quitting. Two separate studies which came out last year and were presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons discussed smoking and its...