The human body has 206 bones that all have the potential to break in one way or another. With a vast array of accidents waiting to happen, such as vehicle collisions, slips, falls, and other unfortunate accidents, it's no surprise that many people experience some type...
Whether you’re an athlete, blue-collar worker, casual runner, or weightlifter, anyone can fall victim to tendonitis. If you find yourself with a new, seemingly constant pain, tendonitis may be the culprit. Tendonitis is an overuse injury caused by repetitive...
Welcome back to part 2 of our blog series on a caregiver’s joint replacement surgery aftercare! In this segment, we’ll take a look at some of the ways you can prepare for recovery, both for yourself and the patient. Knowing what to expect and being prepared after your...
Overuse injuries occur when you repeat the same actions over and over again, putting too much stress on specific parts of your body. You can experience a variety of overuse injuries, but some are more common than others. Learn more about common overuse injuries and...
We all know that undergoing joint replacement surgery is no easy task. Even with the amazing amount of progress that has been made with these procedures over the last decade, joint replacement – knee, hip, shoulder – is still a big deal. Caregivers play an...
Fracture care, or the treatment of broken bones, is a fundamental specialty of Nebraska Orthopaedic Center. A bone may be fractured in any number of ways requiring treatment through the specialized training and experience of an orthopedic surgeon. (For Cast Care...
Shin splints (known in the medical world as (medial tibial stress syndrome) tend to develop after physical activity, are a common exercise related injury, and tend to be associated with running. It’s important to note that shin splints can occur during any vigorous...
A concussion can occur due to a wide range of activities or injuries. Also called a mild traumatic brain injury, or MTBI for short, a concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body. Whether you fell and hit your...
A child’s imagination is endless, and it’s only magnified when snow is involved. Some kids make forts, while others turn the backyard into a snowball battleground. And let’s not forget to mention their favorite extreme winter sport: sledding. When the winter snow...
You wake up 2 hours before work like always. You grab your shoes, sweatpants, heavy jacket, and do some indoor stretches in preparation for your morning run. You open the door and an Antarctic breeze instantly reddens the tip of your nose. You absolutely hate running...
Chronic ankle instability is an extremely common and often debilitating problem amongst those in the sporting world. In fact, acute ankle sprain is one of the most commonly reported injuries in all levels of sports, and even though it’s “just a sprain”, it’s not an...
Summer has arrived, and that means you’re going to spend lots of time in the great outdoors, enjoying your favorite activities. You might spend your days swimming, biking, or running, or maybe you prefer to do a little gardening. You might even find yourself engaged...