Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that involves the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis). It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, causing an inflammatory response that can affect the entire body and possibly cause … Continued
An orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult knee and hip reconstruction and replacement, Dr. Nicholas Ting has a passion for getting his patients back into the game of life. Dr. Ting joined Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics in January 2019 after two years … Continued
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease sometimes called “wear-and-tear” arthritis because it is often seen in people as they reach middle age and older. Osteoarthritis develops as the cartilage that cushions the ends of … Continued
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1.5 million people in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. This chronic disease occurs when your body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, causing inflammation, swelling, pain and stiffness … 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
Recently, I began performing robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at our offices and surgical suites in Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. It’s very exciting to now offer this state-of-the-art technology to our patients at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics. Many patients and referring … Continued
(LEAWOOD, Kan. and KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — Good news for patients and referring physicians: the physician team at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics has expanded. Nicholas T. Ting, M.D., a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction and replacement, … Continued
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 18, 2018) – Great news for patients with knee arthritis or knee injuries: Surgeons at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics now provide robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City. Dr. Scott Wingerter … Continued
As a nurse practitioner, Katie Macdonald, APRN, works alongside Dr. Timothy Badwey and Dr. James Halloran to treat orthopedic conditions of the foot, ankle and knee, including sports-related injuries. Katie also runs her own clinic at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, where she sees new patients and performs re-checks and post-operative evaluations … Continued
