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  • KCBJ Kares: Ronald McDonald House Snack Packs

    KCBJ Kares is a group of our staff here at Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic that get together to do "pay it forward" projects. This morning we met before clinic and packed snack bags for the Ronald McDonald House Charities at Children's Mercy Hospital.

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  • My PCL is Torn! Do I Need Surgery?

    My PCL is Torn! Do I Need Surgery?

    “I have torn my posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), do I need to have surgery?” Not necessarily. A recent study from Orthopedics Today regarding the long term non-operative results in posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears reports no significant increase...

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  • Work Comp Injury? Info to Know

    Work Comp Injury? Info to Know

    You were injured at work, what now? At Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic, we treat all types of injuries. However, if you are injured at work there are a few things you should know. First, you will need to report it to your supervisor or employer right away.

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Part 5, The Recovery

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Part 5, The Recovery

    Carpal tunnel released... now what? The Mid-levels (Nurse practitioners and Physicians Assistants at Kansas City Bone & Joint have combined efforts to give the top ten “need to know tips” after carpal tunnel surgery.

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  • Creative Cast Contest Winner!

    Creative Cast Contest Winner!

    Well ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner! Mr. Caterpillar and his designers Erin and Andria. Great work girls! Thank you to all who voted on-line and in our lobby! Check out all our great casts below from the last two contests!

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Part 4: The Surgery

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Part 4: The Surgery

    Carpal tunnel release is typically performed outpatient (meaning you go home the same day) under local anesthesia. During surgery, a cut is made in your palm. The transverse carpal ligament at the carpal tunnel is divided.

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Part 3: The Treatment

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Part 3: The Treatment

    You have been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Now what do you do? There are several non-operative treatments that can be considered before pursuing a surgical option. Your surgeon will discuss what is specifically right for you.

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  • Casting a Broken Wrist - On the Vine

    Casting a Broken Wrist - On the Vine

    For those of you that know the social media site The Vine, you might appreciate this. Our Athletic Trainer's and Orthotechs got together this morning to show a 6 second video on how to cast a broken wrist. (Warning: movements are fast and may cause some dizziness)

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  • Stroke Awareness Month

    Stroke Awareness Month

    It is Stroke Awareness Month. The American Stroke Association recommends that you learn the acronym F.A.S.T. and tell 5 friends and family about the stroke warning signs and symptoms so they can be ready too.

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  • Operation Walk Update: 6 Months After Bilateral Total Knee Replacements

    Operation Walk Update: 6 Months After Bilateral Total Knee Replacements

    They say a picture is worth a thousand words and we can see her smile and the twinkle in her eye! We were fortunate enough today to see Janet Sitzmann in our office for her 6 month follow up after her bilateral total knee replacements performed by Dr. Jeffrey...

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