JUNE 2025

Hydration & Joint Health


With temperatures regularly in the 90s across the Florida Panhandle, staying hydrated is critical for the health of your joints, not just for your overall health. Our blog post from earlier this month answers some of the most common questions to help you stay “fluid” in the Florida heat. Click the button below to begin reading.

Joint-Saving Travel Tips



Summer travel can be tough on your joints, especially if you’re sitting for long periods or carrying heavy bags. However, many issues that result from travel-related discomfort are preventable. Check out our latest blog post for tips to help you maintain joint health while on the go. Click below to begin reading.

All NFBJS offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, July 7.

Dr. O'Grady Attends International Conference


Earlier this month, Dr. Chris O’Grady attended the Annecy Live Surgery International Shoulder Advanced Course (ALS) in France. The course is the only one of its kind in the world, dedicated 100% to live shoulder surgeries and examinations, and features the most cutting-edge and up-to-date global techniques. It also provided an opportunity for Dr. O’Grady to catch up with former colleagues as well as fellows from AREF.

Dr. Ostrander Publishes in Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine


Dr. Roger Ostrander, along with colleagues, recently published “Retrospective Clinical Outcomes of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Setting of an Ossified Ulnar Collateral Ligament” in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. To read the full text of the article, click the button below.

Plantar Fibromatosis Treatment Study Participants Needed


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.

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Acute Injury Care Available


Our Hurt! partnership provides patients 24/7 access to expert care for acute orthopaedic injuries, even during the holidays! Access Hurt! on your desktop via the web or download the app! Click below to learn more or register!

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.

SPORTS MEDICINE

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. 

HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY

Fellowship-trained surgeons

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.

TOTAL JOINT & ADULT RECONSTRUCTION

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.

COMPREHENSIVE HIP

Dr. Matthew Mai is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, including comprehensive surgical intervention.

FOOT & ANKLE

Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Erik Nilssen and

Dr. Sonya Ahmed specializes in

providing care for all foot and ankle injuries, conditions and disorders.

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Dr. Chris Bookout treats a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, including sports injuries, arthritis, fractures and overuse injuries with the latest nonoperative and operative techniques.

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