It is not unusual for Dr. Scott Ellsworth, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow conditions, to see a patient with a broken collarbone – especially athletes such as football players, soccer players and cyclists. Broken collarbones, also … Continued
With a mission to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing shelter, advocacy, counseling and prevention education, SAFEHOME works with more than 8,000 individuals in our community each year. To support the ongoing need for supplies, Dickson-Diveley will be … Continued
We are excited to share the news about our hospital expansion at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (KCOI) in Leawood, Kan. Since 1999, KCOI has been a center of orthopedic excellence in Johnson County and has served as “home base” for … Continued
LEAWOOD, Kan. – A new procedure is available at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics from C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D., board-certified interventional physiatrist. The outpatient procedure, called the SpineJack® Implantable Fracture Reduction System, is designed to restoratively treat vertebral (spinal) compression fractures while also … Continued
To meet the growing demand for orthopedic care in and around Kansas City, Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Scott Ellsworth, M.D., has joined the practice. As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow conditions, Dr. Ellsworth … Continued
LEAWOOD, Kan. – Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics is committed to community involvement that promotes healthier, happier lives for all Kansas Citians. As a Silver Sponsor for the 2019 Chiefs Charity Game, which partners with local businesses to raise money and awareness for … Continued
LEAWOOD, Kan. – Dr. C. Lan Fotopoulos, board-certified interventional physiatrist, is offering a new treatment option for patients with chronic low back pain. Known as the Intracept® Procedure, this minimally invasive option has been shown to be very effective for … Continued
Osteoporosis involves loss of bone tissue and density, which causes bones to become brittle and weak. Bones are living tissues that constantly break down and replace themselves, but people with osteoporosis have a higher rate of bone loss than bone … Continued
C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D., board-certified interventional physiatrist, is once again featured in Healthy Kansas City as one of the area’s Top Orthopedic Physicians. Dr. Fotopoulos received the same recognition in 2018, the magazine’s first year publishing the list. According to … Continued
Chronic low back pain afflicts millions of Americans and can be severely limiting in everyday activities. When patients don’t respond well to nonsurgical treatment methods for back pain, they often think spinal fusion surgery is their only remaining option. But … Continued
