Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Hospital shows strong in U.S.News rankings
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has been ranked in nine specialties, more than any other hospital in the area, in U.S. News Media & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals rankings.
Aug 2, 2011
Research Notes — New test may detect signs of joint replacement failure
UNMC researchers have discovered a promising test to detect the early stages of a major cause of failure in joint replacement implants so patients can be treated and possibly avoid additional surgery.
May 19, 2011
One-of-a-kind staph center approved by regents
A UNMC center for Staphylococcal research — the only one of its kind in the U.S. — has been approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
Apr 20, 2010
UNMC receives $16 million in earmarks for research
UNMC secured more than $13.6 million in direct earmark funds, plus $2.4 million as part of a collaboration to support research projects for the 2010 federal fiscal year.
Apr 7, 2010
Med center earns blue distinction for spine surgery, knee and hip replacement
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has designated UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Mar 1, 2010
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Curtis Hartman, M.D.
Curtis Hartman, M.D., assistant professor of adult reconstructive surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Aug 5, 2009
Visiting professor’s lecture finds an interested listener
Omaha philanthropist Ruth Scott, center, was in attendance Friday for a lecture by visiting professor Lawrence Dorr, M.D., right, at a ceremony for UNMC’s graduating orthopaedic surgery residents.
Jul 1, 2009
Orthopaedic surgery residents to graduate this week
Four physicians will graduate from the UNMC orthopaedic surgery residency program later this week.
Jun 22, 2009
Ruth and Bill Scott receive Regents Medals
For Ruth and Bill Scott, two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, their philosophy for sharing their wealth is really quite simple. “A pile of money is a lot like a pile of manure,” Ruth Scott said. “It does no good until you spread it around.”
Jun 18, 2009
16 UNMC physicians named America’s Top Doctors
Consumers searching for a quality physician in the eighth edition of Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors” book will find the names of 16 UNMC faculty members.
Mar 9, 2009