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Dr. Bodendorfer is highly trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques and the treatment of a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Click on the below tabs to learn more about his services.

Blake Bodendorfer, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Specialist
Blake Bodendorfer, M.D.

Dr. Bodendorfer is an orthopedic surgeon based in Omaha, Nebraska and Papillion, Nebraska specializing in the surgical and non-surgical care of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He has been a team physician for professional, collegiate and high school athletic teams. He strives to provide individualized care for each patient to decrease pain and improve function.

Team Physician
  • Team Physician
  • CHICAOO STEEL
  • MAVERICKS
  • REIVERS
  • Flames College of Saint Mary
  • Chicago Bulls
Honors & Awards
  • Honors & Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY
Where Does It Hurt?
Sports Medicine
Where Does It Hurt?
Sports injuries can occur during athletic activities, practices, or exercises. It may result from accidents, poor training practices, use of improper protective gear, lack of conditioning, and insufficient warm-up and stretching. Click on the area that hurts to learn more about the various injuries and conditions affecting that joint.
Advanced Techniques inArthroscopic Surgery
Advanced Techniques

Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a flexible fiberoptic tube that contains a small lens or camera and a lighting system to magnify and illuminate structures inside a joint.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure for conditions and injuries involving the bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles of the shoulder joint.

Publications & Presentations
  • Outcomes & Predictors of Success for Arthroscopic Lysis of Adhesions for the Stiff Total Knee Arthroplasty
    Presentation

    A stiff total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can manifest as pain & decreased range of motion (ROM). When conservative management...

  • Outcomes After Operative & Nonoperative Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Avulsions
    Publication

    No meta-analysis has compared outcomes of operative and nonoperative proximal hamstring avulsion treatment...

  • Short-term outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a custom baseplate for severe glenoid deficiency
    Publication

    Complex glenoid bone loss and deformity present a challenge for the shoulder arthroplasty surgeon. Eccentric reaming, bone grafting...

  • Treatment of Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears
    Publication

    The incidence of pectoralis major tendon tears is increasing, and repair is generally considered; however, a paucity of comparative data are...

  • Biomechanical Comparison of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction With the Docking Technique
    Publication

    The modified Jobe technique of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction has previously been biomechanically compared with...

  • The Natural Course of Recovery After Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement
    Publication

    A paucity of literature exists regarding trajectories of functional and sports-specific recovery after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular...

  • Outcomes After Operative and Nonoperative Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Avulsions
    Publication

    No meta-analysis has compared outcomes of operative and nonoperative proximal hamstring avulsion treatment...

  • Suture Augmented Versus Standard Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    Publication

    To compare outcomes between standard anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using hamstring grafts with and without suture augmentation (SA)...

Patient Testimonials
  • As a former and current patient of Dr. Bodendorfer, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the...
  • Dr. Bodendorfer did my hip surgery a few months ago. He is a excellent surgeon and I’m very happy...
  • How can I thank you? Not just for your professional skills but for the thought and concern you displ...
Patient Education Videos & Resources
Patient Educational Videos

Watch these videos to learn more about the various injuries and conditions affecting your musculoskeletal system and their treatment options. You can also find all the resources you need to make your visit with Dr. Bodendorfer a convenient one.