Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

01/29/2026

Marilyn, thank you for recognizing our team and the care we provide. Experiences like yours are why KCOI received the 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience and Patient Safety Excellence Awards.

We love getting to hear from our patients about their experiences. So, if you’ve visited us, click the link below and leave us a review!
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01/26/2026

This is "Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance - Dr. Clymer" by Brian Stewart on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/23/2026

We’re proud to share that our very own Dr. C. Lan Fotopoulos presented at the Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society Winter Conference, where he spoke on vertebral augmentation. His presentation highlighted advances in minimally invasive spine care and the meaningful impact these procedures can have on improving patient outcomes.

KCOA/KCOI physicians are dedicated not only to your care, but to the continued advancement of their field and medical care for all.

01/22/2026

From mild ankle sprains to full hip replacements and everything in between, our KCOI team has treated patients with a multitude of injuries. Please visit our Patient Stories page, where you can see and hear REAL patients share how compassionate, expert care helped them reclaim movement, confidence and quality of life.

Click the link and hear from just a few of our patients:
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01/21/2026

01/21/2026

John Carlisle, MD

01/21/2026

At KCOI, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment, and recent scientific research reinforces that. A new study developed validated prediction models for low back pain and neck pain among office workers, demonstrating how factors like body fat percentage, spinal alignment, and muscular endurance significantly influence risk.

These findings reflect what our orthopedic specialists observe every day: back and neck pain often stem from more than just a single incident; cumulative stress, posture, and biomechanical imbalance matter.

By keeping up with cutting-edge research and integrating its lessons into care plans, we ensure patients receive not just reactive treatments but proactive guidance; helping prevent pain before it starts and supporting lifelong spinal health.

https://go.nature.com/496pGDP

01/19/2026

01/14/2026

At KCOI, exceptional orthopedic care goes beyond procedures and technology; it’s driven by the people who show up every day with one purpose: caring for patients.

This year, we want to show you the “Why” behind our care. We’ll highlight stories from the physicians, nurses, and team members who make KCOI what it is, because our purpose directly shapes the way we care for you.

Because our commitment has always been about more than treatment — it’s about people.

01/12/2026

This is "Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance - Dr. Bowling" by Brian Stewart on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/08/2026

The Midwest winter is fickle and can change in a moment!
Slip and fall cases on ice, cold exposure and overexertion are just a few of the potential injury risks that come with the winter weather.

Some precautions to help stay ahead of these injuries are to walk slowly on iced-over paths, layer up and wear proper outdoor clothing, and listen to your body.

Stay warm and stay safe out there this winter, everyone! And, if the winter weather happens to catch you off guard, KCOI will be here to help.

01/07/2026

Let's learn more about Dr. Barnthouse!
🏀Dr. Barnthouse excelled as an academic All-American basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks. He continued his education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he also completed his orthopaedic residency. He went on to a clinical and research fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Harvard School of Medicine.

🏈For nearly 30 years, Dr. Barnthouse served as the team physician for The Kansas City Chiefs (1989-2016). He was also the team physician for the NFL Pro Bowl during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Additionally, Dr. Barnthouse has been a consultant for the U.S. Tennis Association and Cirque du Soleil.

🏆In recognition of his significant contributions to orthopaedic sports medicine, he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

📅Request an appointment with Dr. Barnthouse: https://kcorthoalliance.com/request-an-appointment-with-cris-barnthouse-md/