Dr. Matthew Byington

12/25/2025

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a very common cause of shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years. The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical pro...

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/18/2025

Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis.

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

12/09/2025

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.

Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/11/2025

We thank you for your commitment and celebrate your service.

11/07/2025

A great team made this happen for our patient.

11/06/2025

No need to travel far for expert orthopaedic care! Our Omaha office near 117th and West Center Road is ready to help you get back to feeling your best. Schedule your visit with Dr. Byington or Dr. Ternent at (402) 489-4700.

09/30/2025

Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility.

Mobility and flexibility are related but distinct. Improving flexibility and mobility may improve a person’s athletic performance and range of motion, and help to reduce the risk of injuries.

09/19/2025

8 Tips for Healthy Bones.

It’s a fact of life: As you age, your bones become thinner and lose their density. Fortunately, you can take steps early on to strengthen your bone health and prevent osteopenia (bone thinning) and osteoporosis (late-stage bone loss). Bone health starts with proper nutrition, exercise and healt...

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/06/2025

Neck or Back Pain? We’ve got you covered! Mike Kowalke PA-C is an expert caring and seasoned provider specializing in neck, back and hip pain. Schedule a visit with Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery, PC !!

Introducing Michael K. Kowalke, PA-C!

Mike is a nationally certified Physician Assistant (PA) who joined Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery in 2025. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, he earned his PA degree in 2014. Mike specializes in spinal and hip conditions as well as general orthopaedics.

Mike first earned a Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from Southern California University and practiced as a sports-based chiropractor. Before that, he was in Las Vegas working as a pathologist assistant in the pathology field.

You’ll typically find Mike lighting up the grill, hitting the gym, teeing off on the golf course, or watching the Huskers.

We are so happy to have Mike here!