Dr. Bruggeman’s practice is focused on hand, elbow and shoulder conditions and Worker’s Compensation cases. 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.
Conditions
Biceps Tear at the Elbow, Broken Hand, Broken Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis, Elbow Arthritis, Finger and Thumb Fractures, Finger Numbness or Tingling, Flexor Tendon Injuries, Fractured or Dislocated Elbow, Ganglion Cysts, Golfer’s Elbow, Hand or Finger Arthritis, Humerus Fracture (Distal), Mallet Finger, Nail Bed or Fingertip Injuries, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Tommy John (UCL) Injury, Trigger Finger, Wrist Arthritis, Nerve Injuries, and less common conditions
Treatments
Carpal Tunnel Release, Elbow Scope, Ganglion Removal, Nerve Repair and Reconstruction Surgery, Radial Tunnel Release Surgery, Tennis Elbow Surgery, Trigger Finger Release, Ulnar Nerve Surgery, Wrist Scope, Wrist Repair, and less common treatments
Specialized Services
Ages treated: 2+
Accepts workers comp: Yes
Team Members
Nurse
Credentials
Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center | Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, 2005
- Mayo Clinic | Orthopaedic Residency, 2004
- University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD, 1999 (High Distinction)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln | BS, 1995 (Biology)
Memberships & Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors (2021 to present)
- Premier Doctors 2021 by Omaha Magazine
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- OrthoNebraska Clinics Board of Directors
- Nebraska Orthopedic Society (President)
Patient Reviews
4.9 out of 5 (515 Ratings, 169 Comments)
