Robbie O'Brien-Leighton MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Degree: University of Kansas School of Medicine — Kansas City, KS
Internship: University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita) — Wichita, KS
Residency: (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) Baylor University Medical Center — Dallas, TX
Board Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Areas of Interest Within Specialty:
Gait Dysfunction (Difficulty Walking) - Balance
- Arthritis
- Neurological conditions
- Guillain Barre’
- Post-Amputation
Acute and Long-term Functional Impairments (Rehab Needs) - Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spina Bifida
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Multiple Sclerosis
Spasticity Management - Medications
- Therapy
- Botox® injections
- Baclofen pump
Electromyography/Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS)
Work Injuries - Back pain
- Neck pain
- Limb pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Residual Limb Management - Preparation for prosthesis fitting – shaping and conditioning
- Prosthesis evaluation and coordination
- Management with prosthetist
- Residual limb pain & wound care issues
Year Joined Via Christi Clinic: 2007
Hospital Affiliations: - Via Christi Hospital in Wichita
- Wesley Medical Center
In the News: Dr. O'Brien-Leighton has an article in the December 2010/January 2011 issue of Health Matters titled Back Pain
Languages Spoken: English
Recommended Websites: www.aapmr.org - American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Information for Patients:
Why Should You Choose a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician?
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Sports-Related Injuries
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