Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in the News
Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Joins Forces to Help Young Athletes Play Safe and Stay Healthy, March 2011
Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine has partnered with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, National Athletic Trainers' Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association and Safe Kids USA to promote the STOP Sports Injuries campaign.
The campaign educates athletes, parents, trainers, coaches, and healthcare providers about the rapid increase in youth sports injuries, the necessary steps to help reverse the trend and the need to keep young athletes healthy. The STOP Sports Injuries campaign highlights include teaching proper prevention techniques, discussing the need for open communication between everyone involved in young athletes' lives and encouraging those affected to sign The Pledge to be an advocate for sports safety. Learn more about the campaign at www.stopsportsinjuries.org
Latest Technology in Knee and Hip Replacements, Nov. 11, 2010
Dr. Daniel Ripa discussed the latest technology in knee and hip replacements at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Attendees learned how to get the best possible result from their total joint replacement.
Omaha World Herald, Aug. 31, 2009 "Graduating with a Plan"
Drs. Pat Care, MD & Scott Strasburger, MD, current Husker Team Physicians, speak of their decisions to enter medical school as their football playing years came to a close as members of the Husker Football Team.
Channel 8 & Channel 10/11 - March 2009
Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD was featured regarding a newer, more bone-conserving surgical procedure. The BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System is a USDA approved procedure designed for the physically active patient, typically under 60 years of age suffering from hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, or avascular necrosis of the hip. Dr. Ripa also presented on “New Alternatives to Total Hip Replacement”, at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center.
NU Alimui Assc. - October 2008, "Life After Athletics"
The Nebraska Alumni Association newsletter features Dr. Steve Volin, MD, a former Husker football player as he talks of his involvement as a TeamMates Mentor.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Physicians - Jun. 2007
AAOS Now national publication features Drs. Pat & Dave Clare, and Dave & Tom Heiser of Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in "Orthopaedics Runs in the Family" about fathers, sons, and brothers share the love of orthopeadics.
Lincoln Journal Star Article - Oct. 2006
"Team Surgeon a Fixture on Husker Sideline" Dr. Pat Clare, MD attends his 400th game as Team Physician and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Huskers.
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