Dr. Morgan was supposed to be on paternity leave with a brand-new baby girl. But this was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. They will talk forever about the time he left for a few hours, when she was just several days old, so he could help a monkey.

Washing and sanitizing your hands is essential to healthy hygiene and preventing bacteria and viruses from spreading. Unfortunately, cleansing your skin repeatedly dries the skin and degrades its natural protective properties.

When you think of sports medicine, elite athletes and complex surgeries might come to mind. However, any active individual can benefit from sports medicine.

Nebraska Medicine now offers patients the option of having certain hand procedures performed safely in a clinic instead of an operating room.

The pain in Paula Travis’s hand and wrist grew worse by the week. After months of dealing with the pain and locking finger, Travis decided to see a doctor. Orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist Joseph Morgan, MD, diagnosed Travis with carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger.

When country music artist Jimmy Weber severed two tendons in his hand, he knew his career was at risk. However, through determination and the support of a dedicated care team, he is on a remarkable journey to recovery.

Join orthopaedic surgeon Joseph Morgan, MD, as he explains the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel.

Trigger finger is one of the most common hand issues Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist Joseph Morgan, MD, sees in clinic.

Question: What is carpal tunnel syndrome, and can it be prevented? Answer from Joseph Morgan, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist.

Not only does winter bring its share of ice and snow, but it also results in a large uptick in hand and wrist injuries due to slips, falls and snowblower accidents.