Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

10/28/2025

We're thrilled to announce that KCOI has been named the #1 hospital in Kansas for Joint Replacement by Healthgrades - a testament to our leadership in orthopedic care. This recognition, along with our Outstanding Patient Experience and Patient Safety Excellence Awards, is based solely on what matters most: PATIENT OUTCOMES.

This incredible honor reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff. We put patient safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes FIRST, and we can now state that this is the best place in the state to come for a joint replacement.

Thank you for making KCOI your home for orthopedic care! Never ones to rest on our laurels, we will keep innovating, while delivering the exceptional care and outcomes that we're known for. Cheers!

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. At KCOI, from nurses to housekeeping, patient accounts to physicians and everyone in between! KCOI is great because of our people. We would not be the place we are 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/3W9ZTUV

10/21/2025

Whether a sports related injury, arthritis, a worker’s compensation injury or an unexpected sprain, we will provide the specialized care you need to live a pain-free life.

Don’t forget to leave us a review if you’ve visited us: https://bit.ly/4ksqU0y

10/19/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, KCOI Ortho Urgent Care will be closed Sunday, October 19. We will reopen again on Monday, October 20 at 8AM. Thank you for your understanding. 

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

If you find yourself or a loved one with an orthopedic injury, don't forget about KCOI Ortho Urgent Care. Here for you, 7 days a week: https://bit.ly/4mBL3Bz

10/16/2025

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

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 a physician at KCOA, our partner physician clinic: https://bit.ly/3W8aqQs

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

For this week's provider spotlight, we'd like to introduce you to Dr. Kirk McCullough. Dr. McCullough is a fellowship-trained knee and shoulder Sports Medicine surgeon. He is also dual fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University. His two fellowships were completed at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH.

The following pictures are from last week's American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine meeting. Dr. McCullough served as a faculty member. We are fortunate to have Dr. McCullough on staff at KCOI and Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance. He is always learning, staying abreast of innovative, cutting-edge sports medicine procedures, and teaching others.

10/10/2025

👋Meet KCOI Anesthesiologist Dr. Michella Stiles!
Dr. Stiles lives by her "3 F's": Family, Friends, and Faith. She credits her supportive husband, Mike, and two daughters, Regan and Cat (recently married!) with her ability to enjoy life and its gifts to the fullest.

Her love languages? 😋Cooking! And music! Family dinners and entertaining make her happiest, and cooking makes Dr. Stiles feel connected to her youth, when she spent time in the kitchen with her younger sister. Ask anyone in the KCOI OR, and they'll tell you that Dr. Stiles LOVES her music. It's a huge part of her life; all types and genres are her jam! She's passed her love of cooking and music on to her kids.🎵

You might also find her sweating it out in a Power Sculpt class. She is fascinated by the mind-body connection, and enjoys exploring how a blend of Eastern and Western mindfulness + medicine benefits us.

Dr. Stiles' incredible energy and passion for life are a huge part of what makes our KCOI team so special.