Comeback Athlete: Derek Brewer
06/16/2026
Comeback Athlete Derek Brewer went through five knee surgeries in high school and came out on top — this is his story.
Category: Knee
Comeback Athlete: Ava Hamilton
06/16/2026
Comeback Athlete Ava Hamilton’s journey is one of true resilience. She’s faced multiple major setbacks, including double ACL injuries and meniscus tears.
Betty’s Adventures Are Just Getting Started
06/01/2026
Betty has received different treatments for her arthritis, but after a flare-up held her back from her passion, she came in for a successful surgery.
Dr. Samuelson on Meniscus Tears
05/15/2026
Dr. Samuelson, an orthopedic sports medicine specialist, describes how meniscus tears occur and the usual approach to treatment and recovery.
Dr. Brown is Living Without Limitations
04/20/2026
When knee pain began to keep Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brown from fully enjoying his active lifestyle, he turned to his trusted OrthoNebraska team for help.
How to Start Working Out After a Minor Knee Injury
02/24/2026
Recovering from a knee injury? Learn how to safely start working out again, what exercises to begin with, and how to avoid re-injury.
Lori is Crossing Off Her To-Do List
02/17/2026
After Lori’s knee surgery, she’s back to enjoying her favorite family vacation.
Helping Scott Stay the Course
01/05/2026
After golfing his whole life, professional player Scott Gutschewski turned to surgery at OrthoNebraska to keep him in the game as long as possible.
10 Tips to Reduce Joint Pain
09/30/2025
Joint pain can significantly and negatively impact your life. The good news? You can take control of your joint health.
Total Knee Replacement Approaches
10/07/2024
Knee replacements, including muscle-splitting and muscle-sparing approaches, are one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures.
How Much Pain Comes with a Knee Replacement?
09/23/2022
Knee replacement pain can initially be pretty high, but becomes manageable a few weeks after surgery. Here’s a closer look at timeline.
How Long Do Hyaluronic Acid Injections Last?
09/23/2022
Hyaluronic acid injections are commonly used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee – they can’t cure the joint, but can remedy symptoms.
FAQ About Degenerative Meniscus Tears
02/10/2022
The severity and long-term effects of a degenerative meniscus tear can be determined by examination and treated by surgery or conservatively.
Five Ways to Protect Your Joints
08/11/2021
Orthopedic experts say 1 – respect pain, 2 – avoid staying in one position for a long time, 3 – use more or stronger joints…
Walking with Arthritis
09/09/2020
Safer forms of walking can help maintain function and physical activity, while minimizing pain and further damage.
Preventing Injuries for Volleyball Players
07/16/2020
Continuous play can lead to overuse injuries in the ankle, hand, wrist, elbow, knee or shoulder, says sports medicine surgeon.
Bathroom Equipment After Joint Replacement Surgery
12/09/2019
An often-overlooked consideration post-surgery is the possibility that you may need bathroom assistive devices to help with your recovery.
What Knee Injuries Can I Get From Falling on Concrete?
10/24/2019
Patellar injuries and knee sprains are probably some of the most common type of knee injury from falling on a hard surface like concrete.