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Ultrasound in Sports Medicine
In recognition of Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, our latest blog post from Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Josh Hackel highlights how this technology is reshaping sports medicine and the vital role it plays in the real-time diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries, helping patients receive precise, efficient care without delay. Click the button below to begin reading.
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Physician Assistant Week
October 6-12, we celebrated National Physician Assistant Week, an opportunity to recognize the incredible PAs who are dedicated to providing the very best care to our patients and the communities we serve. To learn more about our dedicated PAs, Charles, Sarah, Kerrie, Mason, Chris, Jason and Amanda, read the full blog post. Click the button below to begin reading.
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It's Not Too Late to Support Dr. O'Grady's Mission Work
It’s not too late…Dr. Chris O’Grady has returned to Portoviejo, Ecuador, with Bayside Medical Mission to provide orthopaedic surgeries and treatments to patients in this underserved community. To learn more about or to make a tax-deductible donation to BMM that helps cover surgical and trip-related costs, click the button below.
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Dr. Mai Presents at ISHA Conference in Japan
Earlier this month, Dr. Matthew Mai presented “Bioenhanced Hip Repair: Where Regenerative Science Meets Surgical Innovation” alongside colleagues at the International Hip Preservation Society’s (ISHA) 17th Annual Scientific Meeting. Held in Fukuoka, Japan, this event brought together arthroscopic and open hip surgeons, sports physicians, and others from around the world to present and exchange their knowledge, best practices, and key findings from their research.
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Dr. Bookout Supports Local Athletes on the Field
In his role as team physician for the Pace High School football team, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Bookout provides expert care to keep student-athletes healthy, supported and ready to play the game they love. His dedication reflects North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists' broader mission to serve and strengthen the communities we call home.
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Dr. O'Grady Attends Notre Dame Conference
Earlier this month, Dr. Chris O'Grady (pictured on the right) attended the annual Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society Symposium in South Bend.
In addition to the lectures, presentations, and discussions, Dr. O’Grady also had the opportunity to get an inside look at the Notre Dame football program while on campus.
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Dr. Josh Hackel Published in AOSSM Journal
Recently, the American Journal of Sports Medicine published "Autologous Cell Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Display Greater Responsiveness Than Allogenic Cellular Products and Corticosteroids in a Sex-Dependent Manner," co-authored by NFBJS Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Josh Hackel. Click the below to read the article.
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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 Orthopaedic Injuries
Our Hurt! app and desktop service offers 24/7 access to expert care for acute orthopaedic injuries year-round! 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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