Research & Education
Sano Orthopedics is committed to advancing education in all aspects of the orthopedic field. This includes teaching future students, actively researching orthopedic techniques and treatments, and educating our patients.
With cutting-edge clinical care and emphasis on patient-centered care through the collection of PROMs, Sano delivers on its promise for delivering the best musculoskeletal care in KC.
Our physicians are active researchers in the orthopedic field. They collaborate with physicians around the globe to provide the best evidence-based medicine for their patients.
Education is a foundation block for Sano. Educating patients, physicians, specific interest groups and beyond is a pillar for how we plan to transform musculoskeletal health in our community.
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Knee Articles
What’s New in Treating ACL Injuries
What's new in ACL Treatments?Why is the ACL so Important? Knee injuries and knee pain are common and yet the knee itself is complex. The anterior...
Frequently Asked Questions on Robotic Knee Surgery
Robotic Knee Replacement: Frequently Asked QuestionsFor patients suffering from severe osteoarthritis knee pain, knee replacement surgery has...
Preventing an ACL Injury
Preventing an ACL InjuryThe ACL The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. The ACL plays a very important...
Females more at risk for ACL tears than Males
Females more at risk for ACL tears than malesThe ACL One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear....
ACL Repair with Biologic Augmentation
Percutaneous Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair With Needle Arthroscopy and Biological AugmentationAuthors: Matthew C. Daggett D.O., M.B.A.; Kyle...
ACL Repair vs ACL Reconstruction
ACL Reconstruction vs ACL RepairRole of ACL The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) runs diagonally in the middle of the knee. The ACL is a primary...
Simultaneous Bilateral Rupture of Patellar Tendons
Simultaneous Bilateral Rupture of Patellar Tendons in a Young Man Without Predisposing Factors or Systemic Disease Kyle L Barner, Caitlin Gluck, and...
The Role of the Anterolateral Structures and the ACL in Controlling Laxity of the Intact and ACL-Deficient Knee
The Role of the Anterolateral Structures and the ACL in Controlling Laxity of the Intact and ACL-Deficient Knee Rotational control of the knee was...
Regarding “Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee, Fact or Fiction?”
Regarding “Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee, Fact or Fiction?”This article is a letter response to an article examining the anterolateral ligament...
Arthroscopic Treatment of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Arthroscopic Treatment of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson SyndromeThis article discusses the treatment of a painful disorder that affects adolescents. It...
Shoulder Articles
Dr. Daggett: Minimally Invasive Shoulder Arthroscopy
Dr. Matt Daggett performs minimally invasive shoulder arthroscopy with biceps tenodesis. No general anesthesia, no stitches: patients recover faster.
Dr. Eckland Answers Shoulder Replacement Questions
Dr. Eckland Answers Shoulder Replacement QuestionsConsidering joint replacement is a big decision, we want our patients to be as informed as...
Correlation between glenoid inclination and critical shoulder angle: a radiograph and computed tomography study.
Correlation between glenoid inclination and critical shoulder angle: a radiograph and computed tomography study.For years it has been proposed that...
Evaluation of lengthening in reverse shoulder arthroplasty comparing X-rays and computerised tomography
Evaluation of lengthening in reverse shoulder arthroplasty comparing X-rays and computerised tomographyReverse shoulder replacement has become a...
Sports Medicine Articles
Sports Physicals
Sports PhysicalsBack to school means back to sports. For athletes, this means obtaining a pre-season physical. Sano Orthopedics sports medicine...
Orthopedic Partner of KC Monarchs Baseball Team
Sano Orthopedics is proud to be the official orthopedic partner of the Kansas City Monarch baseball team. Caring for athletes is best done as a team, which is our approach to all patients.
Dr. Dempewolf: Treating Competitive Athletes
Dr. Dempewolf: Treating Competitive AthletesSports Medicine for Athletes When you injure yourself during exercise or while playing a sport,...
Youth Sports Prevention
Youth Sports Injury Prevention Tips for keeping kids in the gameDid you know that nearly half of all youth sports injuries can be prevented? Our...
5 Things to Know About ACL Injuries
5 Things to Know about ACL InjuriesDr. Cullen talks about the ACL The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the primary stabilizer in the knee and one...
Summer Safety
Outdoor summer activities are also the cause of many orthopedic injuries. Injuries like muscle strains, ligament sprains, fractures, and tendonitis rise in summer due to the increase in activity. We have some tips for preventing these injuries.
Top 3 Orthopedic Uses for PRP Injections
Top 3 Orthopedic Uses for PRP InjectionsPlatelets are rich in growth factors and aid in repairing and regenerating tissue. The idea behind platelet...
Risk Factors for ACL Tears
Risk Factors for ACL tearsThe ACL The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. The ACL plays a very...
RICE Treatment
RICE Treatment for InjuriesWhat does RICE stand for? REST. ICE. COMPRESSION. ELEVATE. For minor strains and sprains, the first recommendation...
Preventing an ACL Injury
Preventing an ACL InjuryThe ACL The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. The ACL plays a very important...