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University of Nebraska Medical Center

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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"Rooted in Compassion"

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

Kevin L. Garvin, MD

L. Thomas Hood, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Vice Chair of Clinical Services, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor
Neuroscience Rotation Director, Pain Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Medical Director, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Nebraska Medicine
Medical Director, Spine Program, Nebraska Medicine

Chris A. Cornett, MD

Vice Chair of Research, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Professor

Edward V. Fehringer, MD

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
Medical Director, Orthopaedic Clinic, Nebraska Medicine
Medical Director, Peri-Operative Services, Nebraska Medicine

Matthew A. Mormino, MD

Vice Chair of Diversity, UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor

Sara M. Putnam, MD
Julie Zetterman, MBA

Administrative Director

Julie Zetterman, MBA