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Orthopedics
If simply moving through your day is painful, talk with an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist at Ascension Via Christi.
Orthopedic care in Kansas
If simply moving through your day is painful, talk with an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist at Ascension Via Christi.
Leading the way in Orthopedics for Kansas
If you’re living with bone or joint pain, arthritis, worn joints or have experienced an injury, at Ascension Via Christi in Kansas you'll have access to a multispecialty care team, including orthopedic doctors, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists, rehabilitation therapists and more. Your care team works together to deliver advanced care — from diagnosis through recovery. As part of an integrated national network, our doctors and care teams share best practices, knowledge and research — bringing the best of orthopedics to you close to home.
As your orthopedic care needs change over time, we’re ready with care that’s right for you. You’ll find that managing your bone and joint health is easier with a team ready to support you.
Every visit starts with a conversation about you and how you are feeling. Tell us about your pain or injury, and ask us your questions. Your doctor may use advanced imaging to diagnose and better understand your muscle, bone or joint condition. Together, you and your doctor will create a care plan with a goal of reducing pain and increasing your mobility. Your care plan may include a combination of medication, advanced therapeutics, physical therapy or surgery.
Minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery
If surgery is needed, you’re at the right place with specialists in orthopedic surgery – from minimally invasive procedures to advanced reconstruction. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon surgery, including:
- ACL and PCL repair
- Bone fracture repair
- Disc replacement
- Hand and wrist surgery, including carpal tunnel surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Joint replacement, including hip replacement, knee replacement and shoulder replacement
- Osteotomy (cut and reshape bone)
- Revision surgery after a hip or knee replacement
- Shoulder and rotator cuff surgery
- Other orthopedic procedures and surgeries
At Ascension Via Christi, experienced surgeons use the latest surgical techniques, including minimally-invasive surgery. With minimally-invasive surgery techniques, your orthopedic surgeons use small incisions that may lead to less pain and a shorter recovery.
Your doctor will take the time to explain what to expect before, during and after surgery. And your care team connects the dots for you including rehabilitation and follow-up care, so you can focus on getting back to the things you love. Your care team can also help you manage your medications and send prescriptions to your local pharmacy.
Specialized care for your bone, muscles and joints
Orthopedic specialists and care teams at Via Christi Joint Replacement Center at St. Francis in Wichita provide care for the knee, hip, shoulder and other joints. Our robotic surgery technology uses smaller, more precise incisions which may help shorten healing time and lower your risk for complications.
Conditions, tests and treatments
- Arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint procedure)
- Foot and ankle care
- Fracture and trauma care
- Hand and upper extremity care
- Hip care
- Joint replacement surgery
- Knee care
- Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery
- Orthopedic rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Osteoporosis and bone health care
- Pain management for orthopedic conditions
- Shoulder care
- Spine and back care
- Sports medicine care
Conditions, tests and treatments
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis (OA)
- Back and neck pain
- Bone fractures
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Degenerative disc disease
- Foot and ankle conditions
- Hand and wrist pain
- Hip pain and hip disorders
- Joint pain
- Knee injuries and knee pain
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Sciatica
- Shoulder pain and shoulder conditions
- Spinal stenosis
- Sports injuries
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint procedure)
- Foot and ankle care
- Fracture and trauma care
- Hand and upper extremity care
- Hip care
- Joint replacement surgery
- Knee care
- Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery
- Orthopedic rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Osteoporosis and bone health care
- Pain management for orthopedic conditions
- Shoulder care
- Spine and back care
- Sports medicine care
Sports medicine and rehab care that’s right for you
Keeping up with daily tasks, exercise, or performing well as an athlete can be difficult when you have bone or muscle pain. At Via Christi Sports Medicine in Wichita, our team approach delivers medication therapies, physical therapy and nonsurgical treatment options before recommending surgery. We help you understand your condition, so you know how to prevent reinjury during and after your treatment program.
Get a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist
When you’re facing an orthopedic diagnosis or considering treatment, a second opinion can help you feel more confident in your care. Our specialists work together across our national network to review your options and recommend the approach that’s right for you.
Before your visit, check with your insurance provider about coverage. We can also help gather your medical records in advance to support a smooth appointment.
Insurance coverage for orthopedic surgery
Talk with your insurance provider about insurance coverage options for having an outpatient orthopedic surgery, such as total knee replacement. Orthopedic surgery may be covered by various insurance plans as well as Medicare. First, you need to be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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