Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

04/23/2026

Happy ! What exactly is Occupational Therapy? 🤔
At its core, OT focuses on the things you want and need to do every day. OTs use your meaningful daily activities to promote health, well-being, and independence.

We help you get back to what matters, including:
✨ Taking care of yourself and your family
💼 Working and volunteering
📚 Going to school...and anything else that brings meaning to your life!

KCOI is lucky to have 5 OTs on staff: Laurie, Allie, Kristi, GA, and Abby. We have 4 additional folks who work PRN: Cindy, Kym, Zailey, and Lydia. Learn more about them: https://www.kcoi.com/physical-and-occupational-therapy/our-rehabilitation-therapists/

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day! From planting flowers to preparing garden beds, many of the activities that come with this time of year rely on strength, flexibility, and joint health. Earth Day is a great time to appreciate not only the outdoors, but the movement that allows you to enjoy it day after day.

If aches or stiffness are starting to limit how long you can stay active, it may be time to take a closer look at what your body needs to keep moving comfortably. Head to our website to learn more about our orthopedic care: https://bit.ly/4sDyJVg

04/17/2026

Dr. Santos is a family man and the proud father of four children. Community service is important to the Santos family. He was involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for years, and the family prepares meals each month for a local organization.
He's pictured here with one of his sons and a few of his partners enjoying some pickleball at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park.
🗣 Dr. Santos is fluent in Spanish, which allows him to serve a large demographic of our community.

04/17/2026

Vincent, thank you so much for the great review and kind words. We're honored to be your home for orthopedic care.

To provide superior bedside care for patients having surgery, we staff one registered nurse for every two patients. This staffing model shows a true commitment to patient care by our physicians, and allows us to be responsive to patient needs at every turn. We deliver highly personalized and attentive care.

Have you visited us? Leave us a review on Google (https://bit.ly/4jVOzXN) or our page (https://bit.ly/4pRtFKK).

04/14/2026

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

04/14/2026

This year, Healthgrades recognized us as the #1 Hospital in Kansas for Joint Replacement along with the Outstanding Patient Experience and Patient Safety Excellence Awards. This recognition reflects our commitment and dedication to our patients and their orthopaedic health.

If you want to learn more about our patient outcomes and how KCOI makes an impact on those we serve, head to our website: https://bit.ly/41vSQZs

04/10/2026

Success is not measured by procedures alone; it is measured by what patients are able to do again. Return to work. Return to sports. Return to daily routines without pain or fear.

Whether care begins with urgent treatment, a physician visit, or surgery, KCOI’s role is to guide patients from injury to independence with clarity, expertise, and compassion.

Learn more about our approach here: https://bit.ly/4bPZ4s7

04/06/2026

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

04/03/2026

🗣Today, we thought we'd let one of Dr. Mark Rasmussen's patients do the talking.

A recent review from Judy B.: "Dr. Mark Rasmussen is the best! He performed a total knee replacement on my right leg. He took the time to talk to me about the steps while in the KCOI hospital and then in PT. He stressed the importance of going through PT to make sure my knee/leg responds so I could live the best life possible. He is tops! He also has GREAT staff (Carol and Tracy). Thanks, Dr. Mark."

04/02/2026

National Youth Sports Safety Month, celebrated annually in April, is a campaign focused on reducing injuries among young athletes by educating coaches, parents, and players on safe practices, proper equipment, and emergency preparedness.

Whether its making sure kids stay hydrated, stretch before and after physical activity, or wear the correct protective gear, there are many ways we can proactively reduce injuries in youth sports. If your athlete is injured, head into the KCOI Ortho Urgent Care today and get them back on track: https://bit.ly/4vbuZw3

04/01/2026

Dr. Rasmussen specializes in arthroscopy, total joint replacement, and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee. A longtime resident of Kansas City, Dr. Mark has deep roots in our community.
🩺Learn more about Dr. Rasmussen:
https://kcorthoalliance.com/mark-rasmussen-m-d/
📆Request an appointment with Dr. Rasmussen: https://kcorthoalliance.com/request-an-appointment-with-mark-rasmussen-md/

KCOA's Dr. Mark Rasmussen, a certified orthopedic surgeon in Kansas City, specializes in sports medicine, and shoulder & knee reconstruction.

04/01/2026

At KCOI, we’re always looking for ways to better serve our patients, and your feedback helps guide that work. Reviews allow us to listen, learn, and continue providing thoughtful, patient-centered orthopaedic care.

If you’ve had an experience with our team, we’d truly appreciate you sharing it. Leave us a review on Google (https://bit.ly/4qXe6BP) or on our page (https://bit.ly/4stVdHZ) and thank you for contributing to the future of KCOI!