Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Researchers map gene for connective tissue disease
Researchers from UNMC and the Center for Genomic Sciences at Allegheny Singer Research Institute in Pittsburgh have identified the location of a gene on the human genome that is responsible for Dupuytren’s contracture, the most common inherited connective tissue disease. The team’s discovery recently was published in the journal Clinical Genetics.
Oct 21, 2005
UNMC receives award in joint replacement technology
UNMC received an international joint replacement society’s top research award earlier this month. The International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) presented the HAP Paul Award to UNMC at the ISTA’s annual symposium in Kyoto, Japan, on Oct. 1. The award is the international group’s highest honor for distinguished research. UNMC received the award for its work in minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacement surgery.
Oct 20, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Lori Reed, M.D.
Meet Lori Reed, M.D., one of many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Reed is assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. UNMC departments are encouraged to send information on new faculty members to UNMC Today at today@unmc.edu.
Sep 23, 2005
UNMC involved in clinical trial to enhance bone healing
UNMC has become the fifth site in the U.S. to enter into a clinical trial with Aastrom Biosciences, Inc., to determine if special adult stem cells can help speed the healing of severe leg fractures and eliminate the need to do painful bone grafting procedures.
Jul 25, 2005
Dr. James Neff, outstanding orthopaedic surgeon, dies
James Russell Neff, M.D., an internationally recognized faculty member and orthopaedic surgeon for UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in Omaha after an extended battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Aug. 6, at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave.
Jul 15, 2005
UNMC training site for minimally invasive joint replacement surgery
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Friday announced that it has entered into an agreement with UNMC to establish a Zimmer Institute training site at the school to collaborate on advancement of minimally invasive procedures and technologies for joint replacement surgery. UNMC becomes just the third U.S. training site for Zimmer.
Dec 13, 2004
Paralympic athletes share bond with physicians, staff
In October, James Neff, M.D., professor of orthopedic surgery, got to do something he had never done before – hold a real Olympic medal in his hands. It was the bronze medal patient Lora Webster had earned with the women’s sitting volleyball team at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, Greece. In fact, Dr. Neff and Peter Coccia, M.D., professor, department of pediatrics hematology-oncology, share a total of three patients who competed at the Paralympics Games.
Dec 6, 2004
Emeritus professor, O. Max Jardon, dies
O. Max Jardon, M.D., a longtime friend and colorful colleague of the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, died Aug. 23 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 72. Dr. Jardon graduated from the department’s residency program in 1972 and was the second resident to complete the modern program.
Sep 2, 2004
Orthopaedic residency graduation June 11
A weekend full of activities – including a scientific presentation from the chief of staff at Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas — will mark the graduation of four residents from the Creighton/Nebraska Health Foundation Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.
Jun 9, 2004
Thirteen of America’s top doctors work at UNMC
Thirteen physicians at UNMC, and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have been named among “America’s Top Doctors,” according to the latest edition of a national guide published annually by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. of New York City.
Oct 8, 2003