Ultramarathoner Tim McGargill runs 100-mile races in the toughest conditions. He’s the first and only Nebraskan to complete the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning: a series of four 100-mile races within 12 weeks of each other. That was in 2013, and he’s still running.
Severe knee pain that interferes with or prevents everyday activities may be a sign that you may need knee replacement surgery. The Navio robotics surgical system at Nebraska Medicine is improving knee replacement technology with the ability to provide more precision and customized implants.
Deiondre Rice suffered a devastating knee injury just before his sophomore year of high school at Millard South. But a year later, thanks to the efforts of orthopaedic surgeon Matthew Tao, MD, and some high-tech testing, never used before on a patient at Nebraska Medicine, Deiondre is about to get back on the gridiron.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a fairly common condition among older adults that is often underrecognized and undertreated. Early symptoms include cramping, pain and tiredness in the legs when walking and relief at rest.
The cold, snowy days of winter often result in a large uptick of hand and wrist injuries due to falls. Learn tips to prevent falls and where to go should you take a spill.
Osteoarthritis (also referred to as OA) is considered the most common joint disorder, affecting millions of people worldwide. Nebraska Medicine - Grand Island Brian Fay, MD, explains the basics.
It starts as a nagging pain in the upper or outer part of the shoulder that comes on when lifting or lowering your arm to the side. Ignoring it can result in further deterioration of the joint.
