Prevention & Wellness
Our goal is to create a healthier community. Preventing injuries and encouraging a safe, active lifestyle plays a role.

Sports Physicals
Sports PhysicalsBack to school means back to sports. For athletes, this means obtaining a pre-season physical. Sano Orthopedics sports medicine surgeons and specialists are offering walk-in sports physicals this summer. Here's the scoop! Athlete Physicals 2022 Dates...

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.
Athletic Trainers: Providing Healthcare Everywhere
Athletic Trainers: Providing Healthcare EverywhereMarch is National Athletic Training Month. It is an opportunity to explain how athletic trainers are health care professionals that prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries in a wide variety of industries....

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 possible about the process and what to expect before making the final call. Dr. Chris Eckland, a sports medicine...

5 Myths about Orthopedic Treatments
5 MYTHS ABOUT ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENTSSelf-diagnosis and prognosis can be a barrier to careAre you delaying treatment because you have self-diagnosed your pain? Or maybe you're avoiding treatment because you "know" what will work and not work. Especially for chronic pain...
Explaining the Correlation and Breaking Down the Best Migraine Treatments
MIGRAINES: Explaining the Correlation and Breaking Down the Best Migraine Treatments The human body is a complex machine of bones, nerves, organs, and soft tissues. When one part fails, it’s highly likely that other parts of the body will be affected. For instance, a...

Healthy Weight for Healthy Joints
Healthy Weight for Healthy JointsWhat if we told you that slowing the progression of osteoarthritis has nothing to do with visiting a doctor? What if your treatment was in your own hands? Consider these facts: Over 70% of Americans are overweight or obese. Every pound...

Dr. Dempewolf: Treating Competitive Athletes
Dr. Dempewolf: Treating Competitive AthletesSports Medicine for Athletes When you injure yourself during exercise or while playing a sport, you want to get back to your routine and athletic pursuits as soon as possible. Sports medicine doctors have specialized...

Connection of Emotional & Mental Health on Orthopedic Injuries
Breaking down the relationship and importance of mental health in orthopedicsOne of the less widely talked about factors influencing a patient's recovery is mental health. An orthopedic physician's goal is to successfully restore physical function and relieve pain....

What to Expect of a Visit to our Walk-In Clinic
What to expect of a visit to our Ortho Walk-In ClinicWorsening pain or sudden injuries happen. But does the pain require immediate attention from a specialist? Maybe it can wait for a scheduled appointment. It can be tough to tell. If you suffer an orthopedic injury,...
Bone Health
Fracture prevention can help you stay more active, maintain function and improve your overall quality of life.
Regenerative Medicine
A natural, less invasive approach to providing relief to many orthopedic issues.