Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance

10/27/2025

Our favorite week of the year is back: Ortho Week!

What initially started as International Orthopaedic Nurses Day turned into a whole week of celebrating EVERYONE in orthopedics. We are so thankful for all our employees and everything they do; KCOA would not be the place it is without you!

10/23/2025

Don’t let hand pain and wrist pain hold you back from doing the things you love. Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, there are effective solutions available.

Our hand/wrist team is hands down the best there is, learn more about hand and wrist pain and the treatment options accessible on our blog: https://bit.ly/4nhYx6B

10/21/2025

At KCOA, we specialize and individualize treatment plans with your goals in mind.

If you’ve worked with us, we want to hear from you! Leave a review here: https://bit.ly/3HCXe22

10/17/2025

🎉In honor of National Case Management Week, KCOA would like to say “thank you” to all the dedicated health professionals that we get to work with every day, whose mission is to help patients achieve their highest level of functional outcome. We recognize all of you and the contributions you bring every day that make our work as providers and support agents easier. Cheers!

10/17/2025

Fall sports injuries can be frightening, especially when it’s your kid on the field. Here are a few signs your youth athlete may need to see an orthopedic specialist:

Significant swelling or bruising
Inability to bear weight through a limb
Sharp pains with movement
Joint "looseness" or "giving out" with movement

10/16/2025

⚽ Dr. Kirk McCullough has logged thousands of hours on the soccer pitch, not only in Kansas City, but all over the world. KCOA and Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute are privileged to have an international expert in soccer medicine on our staff.

Dr. McCullough sat down with Kansas City legend Frank Boal on There's Just Something About Kansas City Podcast and discussed the journey that took him from high school athlete to orthopedic surgeon.

His deep knowledge of the knee, foot, shoulder, and ankle, coupled with the unique considerations required of athletes at work and play, makes his expertise invaluable to these organizations and to his patients!

Dr. Kirk McCullough is a Kansas City Orthopaedic Surgeon who’s been named FIFA Venue Medical Officer for the 2026 World Cup. After suffering several knee inj...

10/15/2025

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kirk McCullough has also strived for innovative considerations in and around sports medicine and the care of athletes/patients, ranging from improved operative techniques and implants, digital-based platforms for patient engagement in post-injury/post-operative therapy, and improvements in existing supportive devices such as orthotics, braces, and walker boots.

One of the interesting spinoffs from his work with high-level athletes and service on the NFL Foot and Ankle committee has been the consideration of improvements in athletic shoe wear. (www.caddix.com) and the SmartStuds™ technology now allows athletes with one pair of cleats to have necessary traction on all field types, yet allows for “release” so the cleats don’t get stuck in certain situations.

Considering options for possible injury prevention in basketball, Dr. McCullough’s work with (www.andiemup.com) and the Pivot 1.0 shoe aims to help minimize the risk of foot/ankle injuries with an innovative design that increases contact with the court and also helps to stabilize the foot/ankle within the shoe.

As always, there remains much more to learn and improve upon in the practice of orthopedics and sports medicine, and we are thrilled to continue to work with Dr. McCullough in providing improved care to all of our patients in the KC area and beyond.

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/sports-caddix-cleats-prevent-non-contact-injuries/64827153

A cleat that flexes could make a big difference when it comes to helping athletes prevent certain injuries.

10/14/2025

In honor of Bone & Joint Health Awareness Week, here are a few ways to help prevent bone & joint disease:

Exercising regularly
Eating a balanced diet
Maintain a healthy weight
Monitor pain levels and blood sugar (if diabetic)

If you are experiencing bone or joint pain, request an appointment with us today: https://bit.ly/3W8aqQs

10/14/2025

Dr. McCullough has dedicated himself to the field of sports medicine and injury prevention, having had multiple injuries/surgeries as a former collegiate basketball player. He has a special affinity for athletes and the unique circumstances surrounding their injuries and recovery. In addition to treating patients in clinic and the OR, he has served the following teams/organizations since returning to KC in 2014: Sporting Kansas City - CMO/Head Team Physician; U.S. Soccer (USMNT team physician; USWNT consultant); FIFA - Venue Medical Director - KC 2026 World Cup; Saint Thomas Aquinas High School - Overland Park, KS - Medical Director; Kansas City Ballet - consultant; KC Current - CMO/Head Team Physician; The Kansas City Chiefs - Team physician; NFL Foot/Ankle Subcommittee member; and National Women's Soccer League Research Committee member.

🩺Learn more about Dr. McCullough: https://kcorthoalliance.com/kirk-mccullough-md/
📆Request an appointment with Dr. McCullough: (913) 319-7554 https://kcorthoalliance.com/request-an-appointment-with-kirk-mccullough-md/

10/13/2025

10/09/2025

Did you know that the hand and wrist are comprised of 27 bones? Between their frequent use and fragile structure, they are susceptible to a variety of conditions and injuries.

Need help? Hands down, our hand and wrist team is the best of the best! If you are dealing with hand and wrist pain, read our recent blog for a guide on treatment options: https://bit.ly/4nqcC28

10/08/2025