Jeffrey A. Rich, DO, Named Medical Honorary Chair of November 16, 2013 Arthritis Walk Miami-Dade

Online, October 23, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Jeffrey A. Rich, DO, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Medical Director of the Miami Joint Restoration Center, has been named the Medical Honorary Chair for the 2013 Arthritis Walk Miami-Dade. The Walk is scheduled for November 16 at Amelia Earhart Park in Miami, Fla. and generates funds to find a cure for arthritis which strikes one in three Floridians, one in four women, and one in 250 children.

"I am delighted to partner with the Arthritis Foundation because I fully support and believe in their mission to find a cure for arthritis with efforts towards prevention and improving the quality of life for arthritis patients," said Rich, who sees the debilitating effects arthritis has on people of all ages every day.

Dr. Rich has had fellowship training in total joint replacement and is the first in the area to perform computer-assisted knee and hip replacements and partial joint replacements. His practice has become known as a center of excellence for total hip and knee joint replacements, partial knee replacements, minimally invasive surgical techniques, sports medicine and age-related conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis.

Dr. Rich also focuses on nonsurgical care for musculoskeletal diseases and orthopedic injuries, and empowering patients to make their own decisions regarding their treatment. He enjoys spending time with patients and finds it very rewarding to use current technology and treatment techniques to help people of all ages lead more comfortable and fulfilling lives.

Dr. Rich obtained his Medical Degree at Nova Southeastern University of Health Sciences. He is a member of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, and Dade County Medical Association.

Miami Joint Restoration Center is a sponsor of the Walk along with Saul and Theresa Esman Foundation, Goya Foods, Stryker South Florida Agency, The Hand Institute, Abbvie, Coral Gables Woman's Club, CVS Caremark, Daikin McQuay, Dunkin' Donuts, Genentech, Pediatric Associates, Seafreight, and The Modern Miami Apartments.

The Arthritis Walk is a family-friendly event which features live entertainment, refreshments, a kids zone, a health expo, and booths from our amazing sponsors. Money raised from corporate, community and family teams helps the Arthritis Foundation, Broward/Miami-Dade Region office provide services including summer camp for children with juvenile arthritis, community outreach, local programs, health education and arthritis research.

For information, visit http://www.MiamiWalk.kintera.org.

The Arthritis Foundation (http://www.arthritis.org) is committed to raising awareness and reducing the impact of arthritis, which strikes one in every five adults and 300,000 children, and is the nation's leading cause of disability. To conquer this painful, debilitating and unacceptable disease, we support education, research, advocacy and other vital programs and services.