News & Events

For more than 50 years, Flagstaff Bone & Joint has been providing orthopaedic care to Northern Arizona. What began with two founding partners, Bert McKinnon, M.D., and Frank Maher, M.D., has grown into a comprehensive orthopaedic campus with…

When an athlete gets injured, one of the first questions they ask is, "When can I get back to playing?" For athletes, the answer is usually "as soon as possible." For parents and coaches, the concern is often whether returning too soon could lead to…

When most people think about orthopaedic care, they think of surgery, repairing a torn ACL, replacing a worn-out hip or fixing a broken bone. While surgery is an important part of orthopaedics, many patients can improve their pain, mobility and…

When navigating Medicare and Medicare Advantage, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of information and the many details to consider. Before selecting a Medicare Advantage plan, it’s important to understand both the benefits and the…

Flagstaff Bone & Joint, the region's most preferred orthopaedic practice, is now offering transparent, bundled self-pay options. These pricing packages are designed to give patients and employers direct, cost-effective access to high-quality…

Flagstaff Bone & Joint, the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice, hosted a highly successful sports physical event on July 19 at its Flagstaff office, located at 525 N. Switzer Canyon Drive. The annual event served 242 local student-…

​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…