News and Articles
Joint Health and Advances in Treatment to Keep You Active with Dr. Scott Grabill
Guest Speaker Dr. Scott Grabill – Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in Total Joint Replacement, with Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (SMOC). Vast improvements have been made in non-surgical and surgical treatments as more and more people seek solutions for pain relief to maintain an active lifestyle.
Local Event Raised Over $40,000 for Arthritis Foundation of Virginia
The inaugural Beef, Bourbon, and Blues Event this past Saturday at The Obici House was a major success for the Arthritis Foundation of Virginia. The AF not only exceeded their attendance goal, with over 150 people in attendance, but also exceeded their fundraising goal by raising over $40,000.
Press Release: LOCAL 7-ELEVEN EMPLOYEE IS BACK TO SERVING HER CUSTOMERS AFTER THEY HELPED HER GET LIFE-ALTERING HIP REPLACEMENT
After years of debilitating pain, 10-year veteran 7-Eleven employee Alice Jones was finally able to get relief from her leg, hip and back pain through a bilateral hip replacement. This life-altering surgery was only possible for her thanks to the generosity of her 7-11 regulars who came together to help cover her living expenses during her recovery through a Gofundme campaign.
Unique Physical Therapy Treatments Give Patients More Choices
The right therapist and treatment plan can make all the difference to your patients. A great plan leads to a great recovery—or even the possibility to avoid surgery altogether.
Dr. DiStasio’s Favorite Charity – as seen in Hampton Roads Physician Magazine
The patients who Dr. Anthony DiStasio treats during his volunteer hours at the Western Tidewater Free Clinic often work multiple jobs yet struggle to support their families. They cannot afford commercial health insurance and many do not qualify for employers’ health plans as part-time employees.
Educating Patients on the Game-Changing Improvements in Total Hip Replacements
Many patients who would benefit from a total hip replacement are still unaware of how much the surgery has changed in recent years. The continuous evolution of less invasive surgical techniques and safer, more durable implants has increased the benefits of this procedure both for younger, more active patients and the traditional older population – an age range of anywhere from 40 to 90-plus years.
Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Beef, Bourbon & Blues Event
The Arthritis Foundation is partnering with Committee Chair, Todd Rauchenberger, at Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Inc to host our inaugural Beef, Bourbon, and Blue’s event with proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.
C.A. “ARNIE” BARG SAYS “YES” TO GETTING BACK IN THE GAME – Knee Pain
ooking back, I’ve had trouble with my left knee since high school. I was a basketball player, and I remember straining it during a game. I probably had a partial tear in my meniscus, but I didn’t tell anybody.
Community Education Event: Joint Health
Dr. Wright will answer your questions about joint pain and the solutions that are offered.
News: From Army Airborne to Athletic Orthopedics to Academic Expert- A Look Back at Dr. Romash’s Remarkable Career
On December 31st the SMOC staff won’t just be saying “good-bye” to 2018, but also to our friend, co-founder and distinguished colleague, Dr. Michael Romash. Dr. Romash will be starting his well-deserved retirement as the new year begins, but we want to take a moment to look back at his multi-faceted and impressive career.
