RED-S and the Evolving Female Athlete provides the history, risk factors and multidisciplinary approach to treating this complex syndrome from the personal perspective of Dr. Sonya Ahmed. Click the button below to read the article and learn more.
At NFBJS, we provide individualized treatment plans designed to proactively address bone loss, manage recovery of existing fractures and reduce the risk of future injury. Click below to learn more from Dr. Ryan Riggs’ post, and he helps patients manage Osteoporosis.
Access to 24/7 Orthopaedic Care for Acute Injuries
Our Hurt! smartphone app provides patients with 24/7 access to expert care for acute orthopaedic injuries 365 days a year! You can also access the service on your desktop or mobile device via the web without downloading the app!
In conjunction with the University of West Florida, Dr. Chris O'Grady and colleagues will publish "The use of actigraphy to objectively define motion and function before and after shoulder arthroplasty," in the Oct. 2024 edition of the Journal of Orthopaedics. Click the button below to read the article.
Dr. Hackel Seeking Knee OA Clinical Study Participants
Are you suffering from knee osteoarthritis? We are searching for new ways to help treat knee osteoarthritis (OA). Dr. Josh Hackel is the lead investigator at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in the ARISE II Study. This study will look at how well a natural, minimally invasive investigational therapy using the patient’s own MicroFat helps treat pain and function for patients that have mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. Study participants may receive a new study therapy at no cost to them. If you are interested in participating in the study, contact Dr. Hackel’s office at 850-916-8783 or click the button to learn more.
Dr. O'Grady on Mission in Ecuador
Earlier this month, Dr. Chris O'Grady served on mission with Fundacion La Vida in Ecuador. Together with his daughter Hannah, he and other local and North Carolina colleagues performed more than 30 life-changing surgeries for those in need. We are so proud of his to help improve the lives of those at home and abroad.
MEET OUR EXPERT SPECIALISTS
North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists includes highly trained orthopaedic surgeons with subspecialties covering the upper extremities, shoulder, knee, hip, foot and ankle, and general sports medicine physicians.
As experts in their field, Dr. Josh Hackel, Dr. Chris O'Grady, Dr. Roger Ostrander and Dr. Ryan Riggs provide specialized care for a variety of orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries and conditions.
Dr. Steven Kronlage, Dr. Alex Coleman and Dr. Jim Piorkowski provide adult and pediatric patients orthopaedic care for injuries and conditions of the hand and upper extremities.
Dr. Brett Smith is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total joint and adult reconstruction of the knee and the hip.
Dr. Matthew Mai is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, including comprehensive surgical intervention.
