If you're like most people, you're probably looking forward to spending more time outdoors and enjoying the warmer weather. However, with the increase in activity comes an increased risk of accidents and injuries. While there’s an increase in nature-related injuries...
We’re in the middle of summertime now, and the temperatures are skyrocketing. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common at this time of year. If you or someone you know suffers from a broken bone this summer, you may be wondering how you should care for your cast?...
Knee replacement is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures. It’s estimated that about one million knee replacement surgeries are performed annually in the United States. But how do you come to the decision to get knee replacement surgery? Many...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Today we celebrated the retirement of Dr. Ronald Schwab and his longtime primary nurse, Lou Shields, LPN. Dr. Schwab had been in the practice of orthopaedic surgery since 1979, joining Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine in April 2003. Born and raised in Lincoln,...
Dr. James Gallentine was recently interviewed for CHI's Orthopedics-focused consumer magazine regarding hip replacement surgery. In the article, Dr. Gallentine discusses how hip replacement surgery has advanced to minimize patient downtime and improve the recovery...