Lateral epicondylitis, which is more commonly known as tennis elbow, is a condition that causes pain and tenderness near the bony knob on the outside of the elbow, where forearm tendons attach muscle to bone. The condition occurs when repetitive … Continued
A recreational soccer player suddenly changes direction to chase down a pass when she feels a pop and a sharp pain in the back of her ankle. She has trouble walking off the field. Later, a physical examination and MRI … Continued
Intracept Procedure® Available as Clinical Study at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics LEAWOOD, Kan. – Patients with chronic lower back pain may be candidates for the INTRACEPT Clinical Study, available through spine surgeon Theodore Koreckij, M.D. at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics. The INTRACEPT Clinical Study … Continued
For new patients and established patients with new conditions, scheduling appointments with Dickson-Diveley has never been more convenient. The orthopaedic group, which includes 16 physicians and six physician extenders, has a new online scheduling system that empowers patients to book … Continued
C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D., a board-certified interventional physiatrist with Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, is featured in the September/October 2018 edition of Healthy Kansas City magazine. In the article, Dr. Fotopoulos explains how physiatry—also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—can help patients experiencing … Continued
As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in neck and back conditions, I see many patients with sciatica. They describe pain, weakness, numbness, and/or a “pins and needles” tingling sensation that begins in the lower back and radiates down the back of … Continued
Leawood, Kan. (August 29, 2018) – Dr. Mark Winston, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist and upper extremity injuries at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, has successfully completed the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Stage II oral certifying examination. Dr. Winston … Continued
Durable medical equipment, also known as DME, is a term for equipment that improves the quality of life for people with certain medical conditions, including a wide range of orthopedic injuries. DME is instrumental in the treatment and rehabilitation of … Continued
Many people who suffer from lower back pain want to explore nonsurgical options as an alternative to spine surgery. Depending on the individual’s condition and diagnosis, we offer nonsurgical options that range from physical therapy, bracing, injections, and minimally invasive … Continued
Scoliosis is a deformity that creates a sideways curvature of the spine. In many cases, the cause is unknown, and symptoms usually develop during growth spurts or just before puberty. Scoliosis can be mild and managed without surgery, but in severe … Continued
