07/24/2026
OrthoNebraska offers the WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) orthopedic surgery technique for quicker hand and wrist procedures. With no general anesthesia, WALANT is less invasive, saves time and allows patients to go home sooner and experience a faster recovery.
07/24/2026
Dr. Todd Gaddie, MD, one of our hand, wrist and elbow surgeons, talks about swelling after surgery or injury to hands, wrists and elbows.
07/24/2026
Dr. Todd Gaddie, MD, one of our hand, wrist and elbow surgeons, talks about hand numbness and the common conditions associated with it based on the specifics of your pain.
07/24/2026
Dr. Todd Gaddie, MD, one of our hand, wrist and elbow surgeons, talks about pinky sided wrist pain and the common conditions associated with it based on the specifics of your pain.
07/24/2026
Dr. Todd Gaddie, MD, one of our hand, wrist and elbow surgeons, talks about thumb sided wrist pain and the common conditions associated with it based on the specifics of your pain.
07/23/2026
Dr. Todd Gaddie, MD, one of our hand, wrist and elbow surgeons, talks about thumb pain and the common conditions associated with it based on the specifics of your pain.
07/23/2026
Dr. Todd Gaddie explains the basic anatomy of your finger joints and demonstrates several range of motion exercises that may be recommended as part of your recovery.
07/22/2026
Dr. Todd Gaddie, MD, one of our hand, wrist and elbow surgeons, talks about hand or finger pain and the common conditions associated with it based on the specifics of your pain.
07/01/2026
Learn about the healing process for a broken hand, including treatment options, recovery timelines and factors that could affect healing.
01/05/2026
Learn how to prevent FOOSH injuries and what to do if you hurt your wrist from slipping on ice. Have a safer winter with OrthoNebraska.
12/04/2025
Unsure if your pain is carpal tunnel vs arthritis? Learn when to see a specialist for an accurate diagnosis at OrthoNebraska.
10/08/2025
Hand and wrist pain can interfere with daily activities, making everyday tasks like typing or carrying objects difficult.
04/21/2025
Pain in your hand, wrist, or elbow can interfere with everything in your life. The good news? There are practical ways to ease your symptoms.
01/31/2020
Discover the importance of hand therapy for finger injuries and how certified therapists at OrthoNebraska can guide your recovery.
07/16/2019
Hand therapist Brian Miller gives advice on what to do if you find yourself in the fishy situation of having a fish hook stuck in your hand.
03/29/2019
Thumb pain is very pervasive, can be long lasting, and becoming more common with the increased use of smart phones.
03/07/2015
For Omaha native Sandy Stetter, the pain was becoming unbearable. Then, she saw Dr. Thomas Ferlic, a hand specialist at OrthoNebraska.