Thunder Orthopedics

05/14/2026

Dr. Megan Swanson spoke at the Center at Belvedere on May 13 regarding the American Orthopedic Association’s initiative to “Own the Bone” and decrease the risk of fragility fractures. Her talk highlighted causes of osteoporosis, mechanisms of treatment, and ways to reduce falling risk. Biggest take home message: work on balance and supplement with Vit D!

https://www.ownthebone.org

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to Lacresha Jackson and Traci Mahoney and Megan Swanson.

At Thunder Orthopedics, we believe we are better health care providers because we are mothers, and we are better mothers because we are healthcare providers.

05/08/2026

Our beloved Lead Medical Assistant has named our Fox!

05/07/2026

God is the glory of my strength, and by His favor our horn is exalted.

"Our horn is exalted means our strength, dignity, honor, and power have been lifted up, honored, or restored by God's favor. In the Bible, a raised "horn" symbolizes victory, authority, and prosperity over enemies, frequently used to describe being strengthened, vindicated, or saved from humbling circumstances, such as in 1 Samuel 2:10, Psalm 89:17, and Psalm 92:10.” From “women in the scriptures”

05/05/2026

Baby groundhogs!!!

Great day in clinic today- seeing patients who need surgery from Culpeper, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, and more!

05/04/2026

Busy day at Thunder Ortho!

05/03/2026

04/29/2026

“Are you getting 150 minutes of exercise a week”? - as recommended by the American Heart association.

Have you seen a video of robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery - narrated by an orthopedic surgeon?

… just a couple of the topics that Dr. Megan Swanson covered today in her talk at the Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg.

She will be continuing the speaking circuit in the next two weeks as she addresses the Glenmore Women’s Luncheon on May 1, the Center at Belvedere on May 13 and she will be in Lynchburg in September.

⚡️ Dr. Swanson said: “it was great to get over to Harrisonburg and see people in their community and talk about how to help them achieve their goals using cutting edge technologies.”

04/15/2026

We have exciting news—Thunder Orthopedics has been nominated for Charlottesville’s Finest 2026, in the Orthopedic Surgeon category… for the fourth year in a row! Your support helped us win Gold previously, and we'd be honored to earn your vote again.

🗳️ Here's How You Can Vote (Easy as 1‑2‑3):
Go to the Charlottesville’s Finest website.
https://charlottesvillesfinest.com/vote/

Navigate to Health & Beauty → Orthopedic Surgeon.

Select Thunder Orthopedics and submit your vote.

You are allowed one vote per person, per category, per 24‑hour period—so swing by daily through April 29, 2026! Please feel free to share this with family and friends.

Why One Vote from You Means So Much:
🏅 Keeps Our Gold Streak Alive: We've already been honored before, and your vote can help us win Gold for the fourth straight year—a true sign of consistency and trust.

💙 Boosts Clinic Visibility: Winning Gold elevates awareness of our quality orthopedic care across Charlottesville.

🎉 Celebrates Our Team: It’s a fun, meaningful way to show appreciation for the doctors, nurses, and staff who serve you with care.

Vote Today & Everyday Through April 29

Quick tip: set a daily reminder—hit “submit” before bed or after breakfast. These small actions add up—and they truly make a difference.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Your trust and support mean everything to us.

04/14/2026

Working full-time with “bad knees?”

04/10/2026

We hope you’re doing well! With warmer weather arriving, many people are getting active again—and taking steps to stay healthy and pain-free.

At Thunder Ortho, we continue to advance robotic technology and innovative treatments for knee and hip pain. Because so many of our patients come from the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Highland County, and West Virginia areas, Dr. Swanson will be hosting a special lunch and educational talk in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

We would love for you to join us—and feel free to invite your friends and neighbors!

Event Details:
Hotel Madison
710 Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Free lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

To attend, you MUST register by calling 1-888-787-9537 or by going to: https://patients.stryker.com/seminars/2997-free-arthritis-joint-pain-seminar-harrisonburg-va-2026-04-28

This is a Stryker sponsored event and we will need to register you to make sure we have enough food.