Here's the thing- life as it is right now may seem unnatural in all of our lives, though it is natural in the history of the world. Pandemics have happened, civilizations have persevered, and we will do it again. During this stressful time of...
Steroids are synthetic drugs that work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system. In the medical field, they are used to treat an array of inflammatory diseases and disorders. However, when doctors give steroids by mouth or...
For more than 20 years, the physicians at Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic have utilized the role of a scribe in their orthopedic practice. Chances are that if you've been seen by one of our physicians in this century, they have been accompanied by a...
What is Post-Polio Syndrome? Post-polio syndrome is a collection of potentially disabling signs and symptoms that present themselves many years following polio. This was a contagious viral illness that in its severe cases caused nerve injury...
Botulinum toxins are a revolutionary treatment option for those living with certain medical conditions. Currently there are over 20 approved medical conditions being treated with botulinum toxins or similar medications, with continued trials for new...
Numbness and tingling in the hands can be an annoyance, or even a painful situation for some. Unless you have an underlying condition that causes numbness, such as diabetic neuropathy or fibromyalgia, it is likely that you have nerve compression affecting that limb.
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...
No Personal Computer? You can still use our Patient Portal and Website! Not everyone has a home computer, laptop, or tablet available for their use. The good news is, if you have a friend or relative offer to let you use theirs, or even a library card,...
