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SMOC patient has successful surgery thanks to the support of her customers and community
It is so wonderful around the holidays to see people helping those in need in their own communities. We are thrilled to see one of our own patients, Mrs. Alice Jones, as the recipient of one of these good deeds.
Press Release: (SMOC) Chesapeake Facility Takes Home Top Commercial Real Estate and Interior Design Awards
Chesapeake, Virginia November 28, 2018 — Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (SMOC), a leading orthopaedic independently owned physician medical group in Hampton Roads, received accolades from the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE) and the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Father and Daughter Step Up for Arthritis Awareness at the 2018 Jingle Bell Run
Each year, the Arthritis Foundation hosts the Jingle Bell Walk/Run 5K, one of the longest-standing holiday-themed runs in the country. The event is a chance to raise awareness for and support those with arthritis while decking out in your festive holiday attire.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects more than 50 million Americans. This common type of degenerative arthritis can lead to pain, swelling, and even deformity of joints. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knees, hips, ankles, shoulders, and fingers. The cause of this disease is multifactorial, but has a clear genetic or familial link.
SMOC IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE JINGLE BELL RUN, 2018
The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces.
Expanding Solutions for Patients with Damaged Shoulders
From its beginnings as a procedure largely for elderly patients, reverse total shoulder replacement has continued to evolve as a surgery that also may help younger, more active patients with certain types of pre-existing shoulder joint damage.
PRESS RELEASE: (SMOC) WELCOMES DR. RAPP TO CHESAPEAKE OFFICE
Navy surgeon provides top-notch care as a reconstructive Shoulder and Elbow Specialist with additional experience in Sports Medicine at growing practice
COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR JOINT PAIN WITH MAKO
Dr. Grabill will answer your questions and discuss Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology and how it provides you with a personalized surgical plan for your hip or knee pain.
Community Education Event: Controlling Your Pain – Free and Open to the Public
FEATURED SPEAKER: JUSTIN MINYARD US ARMY MASTER SERGEANT (RETIRED), CHRONIC PAIN PATIENT ARABIC INTERROGATOR, NAVY SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARFARE COMMAND 9/11 FIRST RESPONDER • BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR • PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT
Press Release: (SMOC) Welcomes Dr. Henick to Suffolk Office
Suffolk, Virginia September 4, 2018 — Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (SMOC), a leading orthopaedic center in Hampton Roads, today announced James H. Henick, MD, will join the practice. Specializing in Interventional Pain Management, Dr. Henick will also be bringing his expertise as a retired Air Force Colonel and former flight anesthesiologist to the growing SMOC care team.
