From now until December 18, 2019, staff at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics is banding together to support two families in need. Both families currently live at Phoenix Family – an amazing organization with a mission to provide a stable, safe and decent … Continued
The shoulder is a large and complex joint that is almost constantly in motion, making it prone to injuries, overuse and pain. For patients with large or irreparable rotator cuff tears that result in severe shoulder arthritis, reverse total shoulder … Continued
Total shoulder arthroplasty, or total shoulder replacement, is a joint replacement surgery that commonly treats shoulder arthritis at its end stages, when the cartilage lining of the joint has eroded away. According to Dr. Scott Ellsworth, an orthopedic surgeon who … Continued
This week (Nov. 10-16), we celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week, the perfect time to show our appreciation for nurse practitioners (NPs) everywhere, including our own outstanding advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). What are NPs and what do they do? An … Continued
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located between the collarbone and the shoulder blade. It positions the shoulder correctly and helps it function to its fullest extent. An AC joint separation, commonly known as a shoulder separation, occurs when the collarbone … Continued
LEAWOOD, Kan. – Dr. Theodore Koreckij, orthopedic spine surgeon, now performs the Intracept® Procedure at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (KCOI). As Kansas City’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, KCOI is the first specialty hospital in the Kansas City area … Continued
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
