News & Events

​Flagstaff Bone & Joint is excited to announce our annual sports physicals event for student-athletes, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at our Flagstaff office located at 525 North Switzer Canyon Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. This event…

Flagstaff Bone & Joint proudly announces the successful completion of the first OsteoPearl allograft implant procedure at our ambulatory surgery center, an innovative treatment option for patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression…

Fellowship-trained hand surgeon Dr. Derek Smith recently did a live, on-air interview with Jeff Kennedy of KAFF News Radio. Dr. Smith shared information about his background and areas of expertise, including various injuries and procedures. They…

As pickleball has grown in popularity, the doctors at Flagstaff Bone & Joint have seen an increase in pickleball-related injuries. Flagstaff Bone & Joint serves as an expert source for bone, joint and muscle care for pickleball players at…

Fellowship-trained hand surgeon Dr. Derek Smith shared his expertise on carpal tunnel syndrome in a recent article featured in Flagstaff Business News. Dr. Smith covered what carpal tunnel syndrome is as well as nonoperative and surgical treatments…

Flagstaff Bone & Joint, the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice, hosted a successful sports physical event on July 27 at its Flagstaff office, located at 525 N. Switzer Canyon Drive. The event raised a total of $2,450, which was donated…

Board-certified and fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon Derek B. Smith, M.D. was featured in an article in the Arizona Daily Sun. The article highlighted his expertise for specialized hand, wrist, and elbow care that he brings to…

In an article in Flagstaff Business News, Derek B. Smith, M.D., a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a focus on hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, shared advances in hand surgery thanks to WALANT procedures. The article…

Derek B. Smith, M.D., fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, will join Flagstaff Bone & Joint, the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice. Starting July 1, Dr. Smith will be available to see patients in Flagstaff at 525 N.…

The local experts at Flagstaff Bone & Joint say that mountain biking is full of health benefits, but riders of all skill levels are still prone to injuries they see every day. As the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice, Flagstaff Bone…