Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

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

Four orthopaedic surgeons graduate from residency program

Four orthopaedic surgeons celebrated an end to their residencies recently, praising the program that shaped the beginning of their professional lives at a banquet on Saturday, June 28.

Jul 14, 2003

Dr. Fitzgibbons earns volunteer faculty of the month honor

Timothy Fitzgibbons, M.D., first experienced the field of medicine while working as a hospital orderly in high school. During the time he spent working at the hospital and hanging out with the med students, he knew what he wanted to become: a physician.

Jun 27, 2003

Acclaimed orthopaedic surgeon to present on campus this week

Charles Rockwood Jr., M.D., an internationally acclaimed orthopaedic surgeon, will discuss shoulder conditions at two scientific presentations this week on the UNMC campus.

Jun 23, 2003