Dr Scott Lukens, MD

04/07/2026

Exciting Announcement: New Outreach Clinic!

We are delighted to share that starting today, Central Nebraska Orthopedics will be launching an outreach clinic at Merrick Medical Center. Dr. Seth Wardyn and Dr. Jake Bianco will be providing coverage every Tuesday in the outpatient specialty clinic and operating room. We look forward to expanding our orthopedic services through this partnership.

If you wish to schedule an appointment with either of these providers at Merrick, please reach out to your P*P for a referral. Alternatively, you can call us directly at 308-946-3015 and request our specialty clinic, where our team will gladly assist you with the scheduling process.

03/18/2026

William Shatner described his recent surgery as “a new type of shoulder operation called a reverse something or other. You put the ball in the socket and the socket in the thing.” It sure sounds like the 94-year-old actor had a reverse total shoulder replacement — a procedure that flips conventional shoulder replacement on its (humeral) head.

Learn how at OrthoInfo: https://bit.ly/3NrUyYy

02/20/2026

Diapers sizes 4 to 7 are our most requested item and the hardest to keep on our shelves. These sizes are used every day by resident children and families in our Community Assistance program.

Donations of these sizes make an immediate impact and help relieve stress for parents in our community.

Thank you for supporting families when they need it most.

12/21/2025

“Despite decades of research, there is not yet strong evidence that stem cell treatments are effective. “

Kylie Jenner shared in a recent Instagram Story that she had stem cell therapy to address chronic back pain.

In her post, she stated that anyone considering stem cell treatments should talk to their doctor and do their research.

That’s excellent advice, and we suggest starting with this article from the trusted experts at OrthoInfo: https://bit.ly/495txC5

12/07/2025

Justin Herbert is preparing to take the field Monday night when the Chargers face the Eagles — but after surgery earlier this week to stabilize a hand fracture, the question is whether Herbert will actually be able to play.

Learn more about recovery and return to activity after a hand fracture at OrthoInfo: https://bit.ly/48vtgHe

12/02/2025

📢 BIG NEWS!

We’re honored to be named a 2025 Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grant recipient! This $1.25 million grant will help us expand our work to ensure every family in central Nebraska has a safe, stable place to call home.

Join us to deepen our impact: www.hopeharborgi.org/donate

05/07/2024

Join us with our cereal food drive for Hope Harbor. Boxes are located in our waiting room and Grand Island Physical Therapy waiting room!

12/21/2023

‼️URGENT NEEDS‼️

Winter is among us and that includes all the colds, flus, and viruses!

Please donate pump hand soap for our residents and staff to stay clean and healthy!

Thank you.

03/29/2023

11/24/2022

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed Thursday Nov. 24th and Friday Nov. 25th. Regular business hours will resume Nov. 28th.

10/29/2022

10/27/2022