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Ortho Urgent Care Extends Hours of Operations

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Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Announces Extended Hours for Urgent Care

 

(Leawood, KS) May 7, 2018– Effective today, Monday, May 7 the Ortho Urgent Care at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute will expand the hours of operations to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The weekend hours of operations for the Ortho Urgent Care will remain at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We are very excited to announce the expanded weekday hours for our Ortho Urgent Care,” said Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute CEO Dr. Charles Rhoades.  “This will allow us more opportunities to provide and fulfill the health care needs of our community.”

The Ortho Urgent Care clinic located at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides access to highly specialist orthopedic care and sports medicine experts.  The urgent care staff at Kansas City Orthopedic Institute can provide rapid diagnosis and treatment as well as onsite services including diagnostic imaging, bracing, splinting, and casting.  The Ortho Urgent Care is available for patients ages 12 and older and to better serve the community no appointment is necessary.  Estimated wait times for Ortho Urgent Care can be found on our website at https://www.kcoi.com/orthopedic-care/urgent-care/

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kansas the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS).

 

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What is a Hip Labral Tear and how is it treated

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With news of Kansas City Royals Outfielder, Alex Gordon going on the disabled list with a labral tear in his left hip we wanted to take a look at what exactly is a labral tear and what are some of the symptoms and causes for this injury.

What is it?

  • A hip labral tear involves the ring of cartilage (labrum) that follows the outside rim of the socket of your hip joint. In addition to cushioning the hip joint, the labrum acts like a rubber seal or gasket to help hold the ball at the top of your thighbone securely within your hip socket.

What are the symptoms?

Many hip labral tears cause no signs or symptoms. Occasionally, however, you may experience one or more of the following:

  • A locking, clicking or catching sensation in your hip joint
  • Pain in your hip or groin
  • Stiffness or limited range of motion in your hip joint

How can you prevent this injury?

  • Hip labral tears are often associated with sports participation. If your sport puts a lot of strain on your hips, condition the surrounding muscles with strength and flexibility exercises. Try to avoid loading your hip with your full body weight when your legs are in positions at the extreme ends of your hip’s normal range of motion.

How can physical therapy help with this injury?

  • A physical therapist can teach you exercises to maximize hip range of motion and hip strength and stability. Therapists can also analyze the movements you perform that put stress on your hip joint and help you avoid these forces.

Don’t forget that our Ortho Urgent Care Clinic is open evenings and on weekends.  Call 913-319-7633 for additional information on the Ortho Urgent Care Clinic.

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Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Physicians Recognized Among 2017 Super Doctors

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Twelve orthopedic surgeons and physicians at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute have been recognized among Kansas City’s Super Doctors® in 2017. This recognition is determined by the results and findings of the latest study by MSP Communications.

The Super Doctors designation, which is typically awarded to approximately five percent of the region’s active physicians, identifies outstanding physicians from more than 40 different specialties, including orthopedic surgery and interventional physiatry. This year’s list includes the following physicians (those noted with an asterisk have consistently achieved the prestigious designation for at least a decade and are now members of the Kansas City Super Doctors Hall of Fame):

Timothy Badwey, M.D. *
Dr. Badwey specializes in treating foot and ankle conditions, and has received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.
Cris Barnthouse, M.D., orthopedic surgeonCris Barnthouse, M.D. *
Dr. Barnthouse specializes in treating knee and shoulder conditions. 2017 marks the 10th consecutive year he has been named among Kansas City Super Doctors.
Jon Browne, M.D., orthopedic surgeonJon Browne, M.D.
Dr. Browne specializes in treating knee conditions. This is the third consecutive year he has received the Super Doctors designation.
Scott Cook, M.D., orthopedic surgeonScott Cook, M.D. *
Dr. Cook specializes in treating knee and hip conditions, including joint replacement surgery. He has been named among Kansas City Super Doctors for the past 11 consecutive years.
Brian Divelbiss, M.D.
Dr. Divelbiss specializes in treating hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow conditions. This is the ninth consecutive year he has received the Super Doctors designation.
C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D.
Dr. Fotopoulos specializes in interventional physiatry for hip, neck, back, shoulder and knee conditions. This is the ninth time he has been named one of Kansas City’s Super Doctors.
Robert Gardiner, M.D. *
Dr. Gardiner specializes in treating knee and hip conditions, including joint replacement. He has now received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.
Lowry Jones, Jr., M.D. *
Dr. Jones specializes in treating shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, foot and ankle conditions. 2017 marks the 11th consecutive year he has been named among Kansas City Super Doctors.
Mark Rasmussen, MD, orthopedic surgeonMark Rasmussen, M.D. *
Dr. Mark Rasmussen specializes in treating knee and shoulder conditions. This is the eleventh consecutive year he has received the Super Doctors designation.
TJ Rasmussen, MD, orthopedic surgeonT.J. Rasmussen, M.D. *
Dr. T.J. Rasmussen specializes in treating knee and shoulder conditions, and has received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.
Charles Rhoades, M.D., orthopedic surgeonCharles Rhoades, M.D. *
Dr. Rhoades specializes in treating knee, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist conditions. This is the eleventh consecutive year he has been named one of Kansas City’s Super Doctors.
Daniel Stechschulte, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., orthopedic surgeonDaniel Stechschulte, Jr., M.D. *
Dr. Stechschulte specializes in treating shoulder, elbow and knee conditions. He has now received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.

Each year, MSP Communications undertakes a detailed multi-phase selection process to identify physicians who have attained exceptional peer recognition and professional achievement. The assessment includes a survey of doctors, an independent evaluation of candidates by research staff and a peer review of candidates by practice area. The selection process also checks each physician for good professional standing and disciplinary action. In particular, Super Doctor candidates are evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Years of experience
  • Hospital appointments
  • Fellowships
  • Professional activities
  • Leadership positions
  • Academic achievements/positions
  • Board certifications
  • Publications, lectures and presentations
  • Honors and awards
  • Other outstanding achievements

MSP Communication publishes its Super Doctors lists in newspapers, inserts and magazine sections across the country. Honorees can also be found online at superdoctors.com, where users can search by physician name, specialty and location. To request an appointment with one of the physicians above, please contact Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, interventional physiatry, and rehabilitation therapy. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS).

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Breaks Ground on Hospital Expansion

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The region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital expands to offer enhanced
access, comfort and convenience

 

To meet the community’s growing need for specialized orthopedic care, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute—the region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital—has broken ground on a new hospital expansion Construction officially began last month and is expected to be complete in the spring of 2018. Plans include adding more than 22,000 square feet of new hospital space, as well as renovations to approximately 32,000 square feet of existing space. In addition to all new, modern inpatient rooms (which will nearly double in number), the hospital is adding three new surgical suites and creating expanded clinic space for the three orthopedic physician practices inside Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. 

“The expansion project demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic care for all who need it,” said Charles Rhoades, M.D., CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “Adding more beds, rooms and amenities further enables us to meet growing consumer demand for specialized orthopedic care with enhanced comfort and convenience.”

Expansion plans also include a new, dedicated space for Ortho Urgent Care which opened at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute in November 2016 to provide specialized, evening, and weekend care for urgent sports injuries and other orthopedic injuries. Once construction is complete, Ortho Urgent Care will
extend its hours to include weekdays as well. “Getting the right treatment from the right provider at the right time is important for every patient,” said Dr. Rhoades. “By expanding our hospital and making our orthopedic specialists more accessible at the point of injury, we are increasing the likelihood of optimal
recovery for those affected by musculoskeletal injuries and other orthopedic conditions.” To ensure the layout of the new and renovated spaces are well organized, patient-friendly and fully functional for physicians and staff, hospital leaders contracted Pulse Design Group—a Kansas City-based architectural
firm that specializes in healthcare design—for architectural planning. They also contracted JE Dunn Construction, a leading provider of construction management services, design-build and integrated project delivery based in Kansas City. U.S. Bank is the construction lender for the expansion project.

“Our selection process for contractors was extensive and nationwide, but we are thrilled the firms we deemed most qualified are located in Kansas City,” said Dr. Rhoades. “We like to support local businesses and work with others in our community whenever possible.” Because this development will enable Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute to serve more patients, the hospital also expects to employ another 35-50 employees across all positions when the new and renovated spaces are complete. Hospital leaders say they are committed to having more nurses per patient in every phase of care—one of many patient benefits that sets the hospital apart from most others. Construction is currently underway on the
south side of the building and will not affect the main entrance to the hospital. The hospital anticipates continuing to operate at its current capacity throughout the expansion. Hospital leaders are also committed to minimizing any disruption caused by the construction. “Construction almost always comes with some minor inconveniences, but Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute has invested a great deal of time and resources to ensure the transition goes smoothly for patients as well as our team,” said Dr. Rhoades.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics,
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from
diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management
services, and rehabilitation therapy. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a
physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s
Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its
Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan
area. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is accredited by the Accreditation
Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS).

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Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Presents Total Knee Replacement: Tips for Optimal Return to Activity

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Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute presents Total Knee Replacement: Tips for Optimal Return to Activity on March 15.
Total Knee Replacement: Tips for Optimal Recovery (click to enlarge image for more information).

Leawood, Kan. – February 17, 2017 – On March 15, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute will host a free educational session called, “Total Knee Replacement: Tips for Optimal Return to Activity.” The 90-minute event is designed to help patients understand what to expect and how to safely return to activity after knee replacement surgery.

Presenters will include two physical therapists from Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute and a clinical dietitian from HCA. Together, they will cover a variety of topics related to physical therapy and activities of daily living, as well as nutritional guidelines and requirements for safe, effective healing after surgery.

The program is open to anyone who is considering total knee replacement, including those who have already decided to have surgery as well as those who are still exploring their options. Those who are caring for a loved one after surgery are encouraged to attend as well. If you are interested in attending, please call (913) 253-8980 to RSVP by March 8th.

More information is provided below, or view the flyer for details.

Total Knee Replacement: Tips for Optimal Return to Activity

When: Wednesday, March 15, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

Rehabilitation Services Department
3651 College Blvd., Leawood, KS 66211

For more information about various types of joint replacement, visit our Joint Replacement page.

About Rehabilitation Services at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides a complete range of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy services. The rehab therapy team comprises licensed physical and occupational therapists with advanced certifications and training across a full range of rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy, work conditioning, functional capacity evaluations, custom orthosis fabrication (splints), hand therapy, and more. Physician referrals are not required for outpatient physical therapy.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Ortho Urgent Care Now Open in Leawood

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South Kansas City area residents gain access to specialized care for orthopedic injuries after work, after school and after hours

Ortho Urgent Care at Kansas City Orthopaedic InstituteLeawood, Kan. – November 28, 2016 – Patients with urgent orthopedic injuries can now receive specialized care after hours at the region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. The all-new Ortho Urgent Care center, which opens today at 3651 College Blvd. in Leawood, combines orthopedic expertise with convenience for musculoskeletal injuries caused by sporting mishaps as well as everyday falls and other accidents.

Staffed by experts who specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine, Ortho Urgent Care is now open for patients 12 and older with fractures, sprains, strains, torn ligaments, muscle contusions, and minor lacerations (for concussions and major orthopedic trauma that threatens life or limb, however, patients should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room). Walk-in service is available seven days a week: weekday evenings 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.

“We recognized the need for treatment options beyond traditional urgent care or emergency rooms, where orthopedic specialization may be lacking,” said Charles Rhoades, M.D., CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “Expanding our services to include Ortho Urgent Care allows us to better serve our community’s need for convenient after-hours care while building on our commitment to orthopedic excellence.”

As the newest addition to the hospital’s comprehensive approach to orthopedic care, Ortho Urgent Care provides the expertise of more than 25 board-certified orthopedic physicians, as well as access to onsite diagnostic imaging, bracing, splinting, casting and rehabilitation therapy.

“For common orthopedic injuries, Ortho Urgent Care provides an excellent alternative to the E.R., where wait times can be lengthy, copays can be high, and waiting rooms can pose a higher risk of exposure to unrelated illnesses,” said Mark Rasmussen, M.D. “Because we are dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, we provide advanced specialization in a clean, comfortable and convenient environment.”

For more information about Ortho Urgent Care, visit kcoi.com/urgentcare.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Specialized Orthopedic Urgent Care Center Opens Nov. 28 in Leawood

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Ortho Urgent Care at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides specialized, after-hours care for bone, muscle and joint injuries

Starting Nov. 28, specialized treatment will be available for orthopedic injuries on evenings and weekends at the all-new Ortho Urgent Care center at Kansas City Orthopaedic InstituteLeawood, Kan. – November 18, 2016 – Good news for patients throughout the Kansas City metro: starting Nov. 28, specialized treatment will be available for orthopedic injuries on evenings and weekends at the all-new Ortho Urgent Care center at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

Located at 3651 College Blvd. in Leawood, Ortho Urgent Care combines orthopedic expertise with convenient, after-hours care for orthopedic injuries caused by falls, sporting mishaps and other accidents.

“Ortho Urgent Care provides a specialized alternative to the emergency room, where wait times can be long, co-pays can be high, and orthopedic sub-specialization may be unavailable at the time of service,” said Charles Rhoades, M.D., CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “By bringing patients after-hours access to our in-house expertise of more than 25 board-certified orthopedic physicians, we are very excited to fill this need in our local community.”

Staffed by experts who specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine, Ortho Urgent Care offers diagnosis and treatment for common musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, sprains, strains, torn ligaments, muscle contusions, and minor lacerations. (Patients with concussions and major traumatic injuries that threaten life or limb, however, are still advised to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.)

Walk-in service will be available for patients 12 and older from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. As the newest addition to the hospital’s uniquely comprehensive approach to orthopedic medicine, Ortho Urgent Care provides a wide range of onsite services, including diagnostic imaging, bracing, splinting and casting. Staff at the center can also assist with scheduling rehabilitation therapy sessions, which are also available onsite at the hospital.

For more information about Ortho Urgent Care, visit kcoi.com/urgentcare.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Recognized Nationally for Leading Quality Healthcare

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Patients rank KC’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital for excellence in patient care experience

HealthStream Award WinnerLeawood, Kan. – Oct. 26, 2016 — For the second consecutive year, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute has received an Excellence through Insight® award for Overall Inpatient Experience from HealthStream, a national healthcare research solutions company. HealthStream awards recognize healthcare organizations that excel in their ability to gain insight into their patients, employees, physicians and consumers through research, and use that information to build excellence within their organization.

“Providing exemplary patient care experiences is a high priority at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, and it is a process we continually monitor to improve,” says Charles E. Rhoades, M.D., CEO. “We are proud to be recognized by HealthStream for our commitment to excellence two years in a row, and even more gratified to know that it shows in our patients’ feedback about care and outcomes.”

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute earned the Excellence through Insight award for exceptional performance in the small hospital category. All hospitals that were HealthStream clients in 2015 were considered for the award, but only those scoring in the 75th percentile or better earned national recognition. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute was chosen for exceeding industry standards, receiving the highest ratings among HealthStream’s small hospital clients.

HealthStream CEO Robert A. Frist, Jr. said, “We applaud Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute’s high-level commitment to excellence in healthcare and are pleased to recognize their achievement through the Excellence through Insight award.” The award will be presented at the HealthStream annual summit in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 27.

Leading Quality Orthopedic Care

Quality rankings at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute reflect the hospital’s dedication to providing an exceptional experience for every patient. Year after year, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute ranks among the nation’s top 100 hospitals – and among the top 10 percent of all hospitals in the state of Kansas – in Patient Satisfaction for Overall Hospital, Medical and Surgical Care (CareChex quality awards 2014-2016).

From how well physicians and nurses communicate with and respond to patients, to how well they manage patients’ pain and care transitions, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute consistently exceeds state and national averages, as reported by Hospital Compare. When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched its star-rating system for hospital patient experience in early 2015, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute was the first hospital in Kansas City to achieve a full five stars, the highest possible rating—and they continue to deliver a five-star experience today.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, interventional pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital.

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Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute to Open Ortho Urgent Care on November 28

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The region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital expands to serve community need for accessible urgent orthopedic care.

Ortho Urgent Care at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

Leawood, Kan. – Oct. 10, 2016 – Recognizing the growing need for access to prompt, specialized care, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute—the region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital—will open an Ortho Urgent Care center next month. Ortho Urgent Care brings together orthopedic expertise and convenient after-hours access, including evenings and weekends, for all types of orthopedic injuries.

“Musculoskeletal injuries are the leading cause of all injury-related healthcare visits in the U.S.,” said Joseph Waeckerle, M.D., FACEP, Medical Director. “Offering urgent access at night and on the weekends when orthopedic injuries are likely to happen is not only convenient for patients, but also more cost-effective than visiting the emergency room.”

Scheduled to open on November 28, Ortho Urgent Care at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute brings patients convenient access to comprehensive orthopedic care services. Because the urgent care center is located inside the region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital, patients will benefit from the expertise of more than 25 board-certified orthopedic physicians, as well as physician assistants and nurses who specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine.

In addition to diagnostic imaging, bracing, splinting, casting, and other treatment services, staff will assist with scheduling of MRIs and rehabilitation therapy if needed. These services are also available onsite at the hospital.

Walk-in service will be available for patients age 12 and older with sports injuries and everyday orthopedic injuries caused by falls and other accidents. Fractures, sprains/strains, torn ligaments, muscle contusions (bruises) and minor lacerations are expected to be among the most common injuries treated at Ortho Urgent Care. (For life or limb threatening injures, patients should call 911 or go the emergency room.)

“Rapid treatment is important for proper recovery from orthopedic injuries—and so is specialized care,” explained Charles Rhoades, M.D., CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “We are here to provide both for our local community, and expanding our services to include Ortho Urgent Care is a natural progression of our commitment.”

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, interventional pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital.

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Kenneth Unruh, M.D., Completes Board Certification

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Kenneth Unruh, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon
Dr. Kenneth Unruh

Leawood, Kan. – With his recent completion of the certification examinations for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Kenneth P. Unruh, M.D., is now a Diplomate of the Board – more commonly known as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Unruh is a physician at Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Consultants, one of three onsite orthopedic physician practices located inside Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

As stated on its website, the mission of the ABOS is “to ensure safe, ethical, and effective practice of orthopaedic surgery [by maintaining] the highest standards for education, practice and conduct through examination, certification, and maintenance of certification for the benefit of the public.” As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Unruh is dedicated to providing high quality care and pursuing ongoing medical education.

About Dr. Kenneth Unruh

With extensive training in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Unruh specializes in care and treatment for hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow conditions. After earning his doctor of medicine degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Dr. Unruh went on to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville where he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. He also completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis. Dr. Unruh’s clinical interests also include orthopedic trauma, arthritis, compression neuropathies and arthroscopy.