Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Daniel Sisk, M.D., has joined the practice and will be seeing patients starting November 2. Dr. Sisk specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, a specialty that focuses on … Continued
He’s a fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon who loves providing patient care and education. He’s also a proud father of four who doesn’t go a day without a banana and loves it loud on the Fourth of July. Learn more … 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
The rotator cuff, which is a set of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, is key to shoulder stability and keeping it centered throughout the shoulder’s full range of motion. A torn rotator cuff may be the … Continued
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with a very shallow socket, allowing greater mobility than most other joints in the body. It relies on the constraints of soft tissues to keep it supported and stable, which makes it more susceptible … 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
