Joint replacement surgery can be life-changing for people experiencing joint pain caused by arthritis, injuries, or normal wear and tear over time. As Kansas City’s premier joint replacement specialists, Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics is excited to safely offer joint replacement procedures again … Continued
He’s board certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship-trained in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, and Replacement – and he’s also a family man who loves dogs (including the Georgia Bulldogs from his home state!). For our “Get to Know Your Ortho” video … Continued
He’s a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician and board-certified orthopedic surgeon, but that’s not all that makes Dr. JP Halloran tick. In this premiere episode of our “Get to Know Your Ortho” video series, we sat down with Dr. Halloran to … Continued
We haven’t been able to say this for 50 years, but it’s really happening: The Chiefs are playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday! And while we realize the risk of injury is low for the millions who will watch … Continued
As orthopedic physicians, our top priority is helping people stay healthy and active. That means not only treating injuries but also preventing them – especially in the new year, when many people resolve to start increasing their activities. The following … 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
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
Robotic-arm assisted procedures represent some of the latest advances in surgical care. Dr. Nicholas Ting — an orthopedic surgeon who is trained and certified to perform robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery using the Mako® system — says this technology has … Continued
When the goal is to help patients get back to their passions, Dr. Nicholas Ting finds hip replacement surgery to be one of the most rewarding aspects of his career as an orthopedic surgeon. One of Dr. Ting’s specialties as … Continued
Arthritis, which refers to chronic joint inflammation, is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children. Often thought of as a single disease, there actually are more than 100 types … Continued
