Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Answering the call: Disaster relief for Nepal

Following the devastating earthquake in April 2015, Dr. Miguel Daccarett, associate professor specializing in traumatology, traveled to the Nepal Orthopedic Hospital to lend a helping hand.

Aug 25, 2015

Dr. Miguel Daccarett operates on an earthquake patient in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Rapid Recovery Program shows early success

Fast-track recovery protocols for total hip and total knee arthroplasty patients results in decreased length of hospital stay and other long-term benefits.

Aug 25, 2015

Source: Kurtz, S.; et al. Projections of primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States from 2005 to 2030. The Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery. American Volume, 89(4): 780-785, 2007.

Dr. Hani Haider recognized by ASTM International

Dr. Haider was awarded the Leroy Wyman Award in May for his outstanding contributions to the F04 Committee, which develops testing standards on medical and surgical materials and devices.

Aug 25, 2015

Nebraska declares June 3 World Clubfoot Day

With the support of Dr. Paul Esposito, Governor Pete Ricketts has proclaimed June 3 to be World Clubfoot Day in the state of Nebraska.

Aug 25, 2015

From left: Bridget Burke, PA, Dr. Paul Esposito and Lt. Governor Mike Foley at the signing ceremony in Lincoln, NE.

Message from the chair

News and updates from Dr. Kevin Garvin, professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Aug 25, 2015

UNMC Orthopaedics raises the educational bar

The Department welcomes five new residents to the program this year. The ACGME-approved resident increase will provide more learning opportunities for residents.

Aug 25, 2015

From left: Emmett Gannon, M.D., Joshua Locker, M.D., Daniel Sveom, M.D., Darin Larson, M.D., and Evan Larson, M.D.