About Us
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation provides specialized training in diagnosing and treating the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. The department offers education opportunities to medical students, residents, and fellows to learn how to diagnose and treat conditions in nine orthopaedic surgery subspecialties.
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In 2019, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation celebrated two milestones. Our department was founded 100 years ago, and 50 years ago, the Residency program was initiated.
To celebrate, the department published “Rooted in Compassion: A Century of Advancement in Orthopaedic Medicine.” It provides an overview of the department from its early inception to now
Leadership
L. Thomas Hood, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Chair, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Professor, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
L. Thomas Hood, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Vice Chair of Clinical Services, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Professor, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Neuroscience Rotation Director, Pain Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Medical Director, Spine Program, Nebraska Medicine
Medical Director, Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy, Nebraska Medicine
Vice Chair of Research, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Professor, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Herman Frank Johnson, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Vice Chair of Education, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
Professor, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Peri-Operative Services, Nebraska Medicine
Vice Chair of Diversity, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Administrative Director
