Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery, PC

11/09/2025

Looking for expert Physical Therapy? At Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery, you’ll work directly with licensed Physical Therapists—no assistants, no aides—just experienced professionals focused on your recovery. Our team combines years of expertise to provide personalized, one-on-one care every step of the way. We treat all orthopaedic conditions from head to toe, including vestibular rehab, lymphedema care, hand injuries and workers compensation injuries. Some of our Therapists serve as clinical instructors for Physical Therapist Interns. Occasionally, you may see an intern in our clinics, but rest assured, your treatment is always supervised and implemented by a Physical Therapist.

Ready to get started? Call us today at (402) 489-4700 to schedule your appointment!

11/08/2025

"Dr. Ternent was excellent. I had been dealing with problems and issues with my feet for almost two years. She recommended potential solutions, answered my questions, and made me confident that I could get better by following her advice. I will definitely continue going to her for medical care." - rater8 Verified Patient

11/07/2025

This week marked a proud major milestone for . He became the first surgeon in Nebraska to perform a knee arthroscopic MACI cartilage transplant procedure for a femoral condyle lesion. Traditionally done through a larger open incision, he completed this groundbreaking cartilage restoration entirely arthroscopically, using a minimally invasive approach that reduces recovery time and surgical impact. Only a select few surgeons worldwide have performed this advanced technique. This innovative step forward represents a huge win for patients with knee cartilage injury or arthritis, offering a faster, less invasive path to healing and joint preservation. The future of knee surgery in Nebraska just got even brighter.

11/07/2025

Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery offers outreach clinics in Columbus, Omaha, Henderson, and Geneva to bring expert care closer to home. Call (402) 489-4700 to schedule your appointment at the location that’s most convenient for you!

11/06/2025

Happy Birthday, Jacalyn!

11/05/2025

We love hearing from our patients! 💬 Tell us how the team at Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery has helped you on your journey to recovery and don’t forget to give a shoutout to your favorite staff member in the comments below!

11/05/2025

What's Causing Your Inner Elbow Pain—and How To Treat It.

Inner elbow pain pain often stems from overuse and repetitive stress. It can sometimes develop in response to injury or inflammation, such as medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) or arthritis.

11/04/2025

"If you have any orthopedic assistance, Katherine should be the go-to. She explained everything and her attention to detail was perfect. I have no doubt she can help you get back on track! Thank you! :)" - rater8 Verified Patient

11/04/2025

We love hearing feedback like this from our patients! At Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery, Dr. Byington and his team are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care—taking the time to listen, understand, and make every visit as comfortable as possible.

Thank you for trusting us with your care and for recommending us to others!

11/03/2025

Happy National Radiologic Technology Week! 🎉 This week, November 2–8, we celebrate Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen's groundbreaking discovery of the X-ray. A discovery that revolutionized modern medicine and continues to make a difference in patient care today.

At Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to honor our incredible radiologic technologists who use this technology every day to help diagnose injuries and guide treatment plans.

Thank you for your expertise, dedication, and commitment to patient care!

11/02/2025

Join us in wishing Lauren a Happy Birthday in the comments below! We hope you have the best day, Lauren!

11/01/2025

"Was nice and friendly helped as much as he could to make my stay there and he answered all my qi questions that I had plus brought in another doctor to help him with his opinion I appreciate everything These doctors did thank you " - rater8 Verified Patient of Patrick Hurlbut, M.D.