Dr. Bruggeman’s practice is focused on hand, elbow and shoulder conditions and Worker’s Compensation cases. He treats some of the most difficult injuries in the region as one of the only Level 1 trauma providers in the area, treating major orthopaedic injuries of all kinds at Nebraska Medicine. He sees many second opinion cases and helps train tomorrow’s doctors, nurses and more. Sports medicine has been a big part of Dr. Bruggeman’s practice as well, serving as the team physician for multiple sports teams.
Team Members
Sally Guthmiller
PA-C
Sally and Dr. Bruggeman work alongside each other in clinic and surgery to provide comprehensive hand, wrist and elbow care. With more than 10 years of experience together, Sally often sees Dr. Bruggeman's patients and they collaborate on their progress.
Nurse: Chey
Hospital Affiliations
OrthoNebraska Hospital
CHI Health Bergan Mercy Hospital
Nebraska Medicine
Conditions
Animal Bites, Biceps Tear at the Elbow, Biceps Tear at the Shoulder, Broken Collarbone, Broken Hand or Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Dupuytren’s Disease, Elbow Arthritis, Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis, Elbow UCL Tears, Flexor Tendon Injuries, Fractured or Dislocated Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, Ganglion Cysts, Golfer’s Elbow, Trigger Finger, Labrum Tears (SLAP), Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Impingement, Separated Shoulder, Shoulder Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tommy John Injury, and less common conditions
Treatments
Carpal Tunnel Release , Elbow Scope , Ganglion Removal , Tennis Elbow Surgery , Trigger Finger Release , Ulnar Nerve Surgery , Wrist Scope , Wrist Repair , and less common treatments
Specialized Services: WALANT Approach
Ages treated: All ages
Accepts workers comp: Yes
