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Posted 1/31/2013

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The Nebraska Medical Center offers a full range of treatment of sports related injuries or illnesses for athletes of all ages. Specializing in complex conditions such as multiple ligament knee reconstruction, the medical center offers a comprehensive team approach to treatment. Common sports injuries include: Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear Meniscus Tear Sprains Ligament or Cartilage Tears Rotator Cuff Tears Joint Problems Hip pain, knee instability and shoulder pain and weakness are all indicators signifying the need for medical attention.

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  • Staying on Course
    Spurred by his love of athletics, Harris Frankel, MD, once considered becoming an orthopaedic surgeon and focusing on sports medicine. As skilled at reading a putt as he is at reading an MRI, he also might have taken a swing at professional golf.
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    The sports medicine professionals at The Nebraska Medical Center understand that athletes don’t have to wear uniforms and athletic injuries happen anywhere, not just on athletic fields. An athlete is defined by age, gender, skill level or activity. Injuries resulting from a variety of activities can range from a sprained ankle to a more serious injury such as a sports related concussion.
    Sports Medicine
    Orthopaedic Services can treat multiple ligament knee reconstruction or other sports related injuries for athletes of all ages.
    Orthopaedic Services
    Orthopaedic surgery, research and rehabilitation are all Orthopaedic Services provided by The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.