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3 Sports You Didn’t Realize Are Dangerous
Practically every family loves to get involved in local sports, and most communities provide recreational sports, especially for young children. Sports are a great way to get the proper amount of exercise and spend time unwinding as a family. However, without taking...
Common Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them
As the winter season closes in, we all become excited to see the beautiful aspects of it. But as winter comes, so do the dangers that follow. There are some very common injuries that occur during the snowy and icy winter months; however, we’ve got some tips below on...
5 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Misconceptions are views that falter from what is based true due to a wrong or inaccurate idea. They are often a view or opinion that means one thing in everyday life, but something else entirely from a scientific or medical standpoint. So, let’s take a few minutes to...
Easy Ways to Keep Your Bones Healthy
Keeping your bones strong and healthy is extremely important for your long-term health. Once we turn 30, it becomes difficult for our bodies to produce bone mass, making it easier for our bones to become brittle and even break. However, by adopting healthy nutritional...
What is Repetitive Strain Injury?
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons caused by repetitive movement, improper technique, and overuse. This is a very common condition that affects more than 3 million people per year....
Common Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is made up of three bones, the clavicle (collar bone), scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (long bone of the upper arm), and is connected with many muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The shoulder is...
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Dr. Thomas Heiser to retire after 33 years of service with Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Thomas M. Heiser, MD has announced his upcoming retirement for the middle of September. After 33 years of service to the Lincoln and surrounding communities, Dr. Heiser has defined what orthopaedic health care means in this community. “We are honored and...
Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Announces the Departure of Michael P. Clare, M.D. in Late May 2020
Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, P.C. is saddened to announce that Michael P. Clare, M.D. will be leaving the practice to return to Florida. Dr. Clare will be continuing his orthopaedic practice with a group in Sarasota and his last day with Nebraska...
Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Suspends Elective Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic
On Monday, March 23, 2020, Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, along with their colleagues at Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, have jointly suspended all elective procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release was issued, and the text is...
Announcing the publication of Dr. Michael Clare’s Book, Revision Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
Dr. Michael Clare’s book, Revision Surgery of the Foot and Ankle has been published by Springer Publishing this year. Dr. Clare’s years of experience as a foot and ankle specialist paved the way for his participation in this textbook, which is designed...
Nebraska Ortho Docs Participate in 2019 Git-R-Done Golf Classic to Raise Money for Bryan’s NICU
On June 2 and 3, Drs. Mike Clare and Robert Dugas joined Larry the Cable Guy for his annual Git-R-Done Foundation golf classic to support lead benefactor, Bryan Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). To date, over $200,000 has been raised. Other benefactors of...
Wrist breaks and fractures from falling on the ice.
We have all experienced the sensation at some point – that unsteady feeling of losing our balance on a patch of ice. Our immediate reaction is to break the fall with our hands. While this response is the body’s natural way to prevent injuries to our head and other...
Dr. Michael P. Clare to join Nebraska Othopaedic and Sports Medicine, P.C. on January 2, 2019
On January 2, 2019, our offices will welcome Michael P. Clare, M.D. to our practice. Dr. Clare is a Lincoln, Nebraska native and obtained his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed his residency at Creighton University and went on...
Dr. Dugas Discusses Orthobiologics on KLKN Channel 8
KLKN Channel 8 News interviewed Dr. Dugas today to discuss orthobiologic procedures. Orthobiologics is a great alternative treatment to surgical intervention to help the healing process in fractures and joints. Orthobiologic products are made from substances that...