Pain Relief with Cold Therapy

Recently, Dr. Ryan Riggs completed training on iovera°, an innovative pain relief treatment that uses extreme cold to stop nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. The system is safe, doesn’t damage or destroy any surrounding tissue and does not contain any medication. Read Dr. Riggs' blog post about iovera° by clicking the button below.

Health History & Your Care

National Family Health History Day is observed on Thanksgiving, making it an ideal time to discuss and organize information about medical conditions and issues that could impact your health. Your family health history can empower you and your provider to proactively manage or prevent orthopaedic-related conditions. Click below to learn more!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Happy Thanksgiving! As a reminder, our offices will close at Noon on Wed., Nov. 27 and re-open for normal business hours on Mon., Dec. 2. Don't forget our orthopaedic experts are available 24/7 for all acute, non-life or loss-of-limb-threatening injuries via our Hurt app or desktop access. Click below to learn more!

Dr. Ahmed Featured in Bella Magazine Profile

The latest issue of Bella Magazine features our very own Dr. Sonya Ahmed. Her story and continued advocacy of women's health and female medical professionals is truly inspiring. Click below to begin reading or pick up a print copy where available.

Dr. O'Grady Presents at International Conference

Earlier this month, Dr. Chris O'Grady traveled to Mexico City to take part in the Mexican Society of Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Conference. As the only representative from the U.S. to speak at the conference, Dr. O'Grady presented on various topics, including shoulder surgery, shoulder instability, lateral collateral ligament injuries and the use of AI and robotics in orthopaedics.

Dr. Hackel & Dr. Ahmed Seeking Plantar Fibromatosis Treatment Study Participants

This study is aiming to evaluate different injection treatments to treat plantar fibromatosis. To be included in this study, patients must reside in the state of Florida, be clinically diagnosed with 1 plantar fibroma, and be available to attend 5 in-person visits to the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL. Compensation to the participant will be provided. Please contact a clinical research coordinator at 850.610.0423 or 850.679.5542.

Knee Osteoarthritis Study Participants Needed

STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! 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 to learn more.

Attention Medicare Patients!

Are you reviewing your Medicare plan options during this open enrollment period? At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, we understand the importance of making the right choice for your well-being.

If you have any questions about how your plan affects your care with us, don’t hesitate to contact your provider! Our team is here to help you navigate your options and ensure a seamless experience with your provider.