Orthopedic care
Orthopedists are doctors who take care of the entire musculoskeletal system. They diagnose and treat conditions such as sprains, strains, broken bones, arthritis and osteoporosis. Some of the treatments they offer include recommending lifestyle changes, applying casts and performing surgeries, such as ligament repairs or total joint replacements.
Orthopedic doctors in Kansas City
Your bones and joints form the foundation for daily routines. We work to keep them strong so you can live your life unencumbered by pain and discomfort.
HCA Midwest Health provides advanced orthopedic services, including innovative surgical options and personalized rehabilitation plans. Our board-certified physicians and surgeons utilize leading-edge technologies to reduce recovery times and get you back to feeling like yourself as quickly as possible.
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To find an orthopedic physician, please review our physicians online by clicking the Find A Doctor button, or calling us at (855) 790-3627.
To find an orthopedic physician, please review our physicians online by clicking the Find A Doctor button, or calling us at (855) 790-3627.
Are your bones and joints healthy?
When something is wrong with your bones or joints, it can be painful and debilitating. We offer quick knee and hip health risk assessments to help you get started on a path to recovery and wellness.
Orthopedic conditions we treat
Our team of experts treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Back pain or injury including dislocated or herniated disc
- Bone cancers and tumors
- Broken bones
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cartilage disorders
- Chondrocalcinosis (gout)
- Connective tissue disorders
- Complex limb injuries
- Elbow pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot and ankle injuries and disorders
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Hand and wrist injuries and disorders
- Joint dislocations
- Joint pain, injuries and disorders
- Ligament injuries
- Movement disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Neck injuries and disorders including dislocated or herniated disc
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteoporosis
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Spinal disorders and injuries
- Sports injuries
- Tendinitis
- Work-related injuries
Why choose us as your orthopedic specialists
HCA Midwest Health hospitals offer the full spectrum of orthopedic services, including:
- Joint care, including ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder and wrist injury treatment and replacement
- Surgeons experienced in advanced, minimally invasive surgical procedures
- Foot and ankle care
- Hand and upper extremity care
- Noninvasive orthopedic treatments
- Orthopedic trauma care for fractures and other orthopedic emergencies available 24/7 at our emergency rooms throughout Kansas City
- Spine care, including back pain and injuries
- Sports medicine
- Customized treatment plans focusing on reducing joint pain and improving quality of life
- Inpatient and outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation
Diagnosing orthopedic conditions and injuries
We take the time to properly assess your condition in order to create the appropriate treatment plan to get you back to doing what you love as safely and quickly as possible.
Imaging services we provide
The first step in orthopedic treatment is assessing and diagnosing your condition. Our orthopedic specialists offer a range of diagnostic options and imaging services, such as:
- Arthroscopy
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
- X-rays
Our orthopedic specialties
Bone and joint conditions occur for various reasons, including injury, disease and general wear-and-tear. Effective treatment requires individualized care from a multidisciplinary team that caters to your unique needs.
Joint care
Joint pain is one of the most common orthopedic concerns, often caused by arthritis or injury. Our approach focuses on accurately diagnosing the source of joint pain, developing personalized treatment plans based on your condition and goals, and prioritizing nonsurgical therapies whenever appropriate.
We provide care for various conditions affecting the joints, including:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Degenerative joint conditions
- Post-injury joint pain
Joint replacement surgery
Joint pain can arise in numerous ways, including through arthritis and acute fractures, but we're here to help. Our orthopedic specialists, nurses and physical therapists are dedicated to improving your joint health through a combination of nonsurgical care, rehabilitation, lifestyle education and, when necessary, surgery.
Your recovery and overall wellness is our top priority, and our facilities offer dedicated joint replacement patient care teams, preoperative education classes and occupational and physical therapy programs for your convenience, following surgery.
If surgery does become necessary, we prioritize minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical procedures whenever possible. These types of procedures afford you less pain, minimal scarring, faster recoveries and shorter hospital stays, allowing you to return to daily life sooner than with traditional, open surgery. Talk to your doctor to find out whether minimally invasive and robot-assisted options might be right you.
Some of the joint replacement surgical options we offer include:
- Ankle replacement
- Elbow replacement
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Shoulder replacement
- Wrist replacement
General hip and knee care
Not all hip and knee issues require joint replacement. Our experienced hip and knee doctors treat a wide range of non-degenerative conditions and injuries to address pain and improve your mobility.
- Hip impingement
- Hip fractures
- Hip dysplasia
- Labral tears
- ACL, MCL and LCL tears
- Meniscus tears
- Patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee)
- Runner's knee
Treatment options for hip and knee issues
When possible, we begin with conservative care such as medications, physical therapy and guided exercise programs. If this approach doesn't resolve your pain and your orthopedist recommends surgery, our team will guide you through each step of the process.
Foot and ankle care
Foot and ankle pain or injury can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. Our foot and ankle specialists use the latest technology and techniques to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care that maximizes mobility and functionality.
Hand and upper extremity care
Our hand and shoulder specialists offer expert care for issues of the hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders, including pain, fractures, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Physicians in our facilities have honed their skills through years of treating orthopedic hand and arm conditions, and we work to ensure that your body works for you the way that you want.
Spine care
We are dedicated to providing high-quality spine care that promotes long-term healing and improvement. The spine is one of the most complex structures in the human body, so our spine specialists work together with neurological surgeons to provide customized, precise care for conditions causing neck and back pain.
Sports medicine
We offer adult and pediatric sports medicine services in an effort to help athletes recover from exercise-related injuries and conditions. Not only do our sports medicine specialists provide expert treatments for conditions, such as broken bones, sprains and ligament and repetitive motion injuries, but they also take time to educate you on the safest ways to get back to your sport of choice.
Noninvasive orthopedic treatments
We prioritize nonsurgical treatments whenever possible, pairing physical therapy and rehabilitation services with pain management treatments, such as oral medicine and injection therapy. Combined, these noninvasive methods relieve pain and increase mobility when you have been experiencing mild orthopedic issues and injuries.
Orthopedic surgery
When surgery is needed, our experienced surgeons use advanced techniques to support better outcomes and a faster recovery.
Minimally invasive orthopedic procedures
Our commitment to innovative patient care and advanced technology enables our surgeons to offer minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical care to treat many orthopedic conditions These advanced techniques, done through tiny incisions, offer patients several benefits, including:
- Smaller scars
- Reduced pain
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery
Coordinated support before, during and after surgery
From the moment surgery is recommended, our team is here to support and guide you every step of the way. We provide pre-surgical education and preparation plans as well as personalized physical rehabilitation programs to help you feel informed and confident during your care.