The human hand is amazingly complex and intricate. It’s comprised of 27 bones (including the wrist) and three nerves (the medial, radial, and ulnar nerves), and each of these nerves have both a sensory and motor component. The human hand is also an integral part of...
A damaged knee joint can become one of the most irritating things. It makes simple movements, such as walking, much more painful. If you have a damaged knee and you’re dealing with the pain on a daily basis because you don’t want to have surgery, you are not alone....
Shoulder pain can sideline even the most active person out there. It affects nearly every aspect of your life, from unloading the dishwasher to picking up your kids, shoulder pain can change your life. Your shoulder is made up of a series of muscles, tendons, and...
Chronic pain syndrome is (and isn’t) exactly what it sounds like. Simply put, it’s pain that lasts for longer than 6 months time. Chronic pain is often difficult to manage due to its complexities and the fact that it often doesn’t respond well to conventional...
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...