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Shoulder Dislocations in Young Athletes: What's Next?
A shoulder dislocation during football, wrestling, basketball, or another sport can alarm both a young athlete and their parents. In our latest blog post, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Chris O’Grady shares his expertise and discusses what happens next. He explains the importance of looking beyond “when can I play again” and instead focusing on how to give the athlete the best chance of returning safely to the activities that matter to them. Click the button to begin reading the article.
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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLINIC HOURS
Our clinic offices will be closed in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26 as well as Friday, November 27.
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Register Now for the ForeHands of Hope Pickleball Tournament
Register for the 2026 ForeHands of Hope Doubles Pickleball Tournament benefiting Hands of Hope Medical Mission. Set for Nov. 13-15 at Portside Pickle in downtown Pensacola, players may enter up to two tournament events and don't need a partner to register. The entry fee includes a tournament shirt and admission to the VIP Tournament Kickoff Party. Click the button to learn more or register!
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Dr. Matthew Mai Attends ISHA Meeting in Belgium
Earlier this month, Dr. Matthew Mai spent an incredible week at the ISHA 2026 Annual Meeting in Bruges, Belgium, advancing knowledge, exchanging ideas, strengthening connections, and collaborating with colleagues from around the world.
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Virtual Access with Hurt! App & Desktop Version
Expert orthopedic advice is available 24/7, 365 days a year. From sprains and strains to fractures, cuts, burns and joint pain, virtual access powered by Hurt! is just a click away.
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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.
| | | 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 and Dr. Jack Wilson are board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons specializing in total joint and adult reconstruction.
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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 and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Erik Nilssen 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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