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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
If you’ve ever injured a bone, joint, or muscle, you know it’s a serious injury – and that your treatment can mean the difference between disability and independence. It’s best to seek out excellent care right away to ensure the injury heals correctly.
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Achilles tendon rupture
Overview×The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. If you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can tear (rupture).Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but…
Shoulder replacement surgery
Overview × In a healthy joint, the round head (ball) of the upper arm bone fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder. Shoulder replacement removes damaged areas of bone and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic (implants). This surgery is called shoulder arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee). The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The…
Meet the Team
Michael L. Smith, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Kenton K. Erb, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Casey S. Whale, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Joshua L. Lahr, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Sarah A. Simpson, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Joseph E. Mumford, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Jennifer A. Waterman, D.O.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Derek S. Hammer, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Brian F. Wilson, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Andrea R. Allison, APRN
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Matthew A. Williams, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Amber L. Maike, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Daniel P. Ruiz, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Michael B. Tilley, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Kelly M. Stumpff, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Victoria L. Jaques, APRN
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Shaun F. Steeby, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Bradley T. Poole, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Elena L. Watt, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Blake R. Shinn, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Shannon L. Hensleigh, APRN
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Jimmy Ntelekos, PA‑C
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Jacob C. Deister, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
Michael T. McCoy, M.D.
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Topeka
