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.

UNMC study: knee replacement viable option for rheumatoid arthritis

Based on analysis, total knee replacement can improve the quality of life in RA patients, however, ultimately the arthritis usually returns.

Aug 4, 2015

Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jul 2, 2015

UNMC orthopaedic surgeon Miguel Daccarett, M.D., shown here working at the Nepal Orthopaedic Hospital, has been promoted to associate professor.

Nepal relief donations to go toward building schools

More than $24,000 has been contributed to the UNMC Nepal Disaster Relief Fund through the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Jun 3, 2015

UNMC orthopaedic surgeon Miguel Daccarett, M.D., worked at the Nepal Orthopaedic Hospital during the last week of May.

Earthquake relief donations to go toward schools, medical equipment

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine raise more than $24,000 in donations to assist Nepal

Jun 3, 2015

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Miguel Daccarett, M.D., worked at the Nepal Orthopaedic Hospital during the last week of May.

UNMC Orthopaedic resident graduation begins Friday

Omaha Symphony music director to speak at graduation ceremony.

Jun 2, 2015

From left, Todd Gaddie, M.D., Gregory Dammann, M.D., Andrew Taiber, M.D., Brent Hood, D.O.

More than $12,000 raised for Nepal quake relief efforts

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Nepal Relief Effort Committee exploring options on how to best use the funds.

May 19, 2015

Children have been left homeless in the wake of the earthquake. (Photo by Dr. Poonam Joshi)
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