As an orthopedic doctor specializing in foot and ankle conditions, I treat many people who are dealing with foot pain caused by bunions. A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is a painful, bony bump that develops on the joint … Continued
The warmer weather of spring often brings an influx of golfers to the links, which can also mean an increase in complaints of elbow pain known as golfer’s elbow. But this condition, also called medial epicondylitis, is not limited to … Continued
Elbow bursitis is an inflammation of the olecranon bursa, a small sac filled with fluid that acts as a cushion between the joints and soft tissues to reduce friction and allow smooth movement. Bursitis can also affect the hip, shoulder, … Continued
Shoulder bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa, a small sac filled with fluid that acts as a cushion between joints and soft tissues to reduce friction and allow joints to move smoothly. Bursitis can also affect the elbow, hip, foot … Continued
C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D., a board-certified interventional physiatrist with Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, is featured in the March/April 2019 edition of Healthy Kansas City magazine. In the article, Dr. Fotopoulos explains how the Vertiflex® Superion® procedure can help patients with spinal stenosis, a narrowing … Continued
LEAWOOD, Kan. – A new treatment is available at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics from Theodore Koreckij, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon. The treatment, called the Intracept® Procedure, is an outpatient, minimally invasive procedure for relief of chronic low back pain. Intracept is indicated … Continued
When you experience hip pain and tenderness, simple tasks like walking or standing can become more difficult. While there are many causes of hip pain, one common culprit is bursitis (a condition that can also affect the shoulder, elbow, foot … Continued
As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in conditions of the foot and ankle, I see many patients with heel and foot pain caused by plantar fasciitis. This condition is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a long, thick band … Continued
We continue our physician blog series with an informal Q&A with Nicholas Ting, M.D., a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction and replacement. He joined Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics in January 2019. Dr. Ting, please tell … Continued
February is American Heart Month, and for matters of heart health, we encourage people to think about safely increasing cardiovascular activities such as walking, jogging or running. To keep your knees healthy as you work to improve and … Continued
