North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists

01/09/2026

Use our new online search tool to find the location that best serves your needs! Click the link below to get started.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/locations

01/08/2026

As we reflect on 2025, we’re proud of the educational blog content we shared throughout the year. In celebration, our newest article recaps our top 5 most-read blogs for the year. Click the link below to check out the snapshot of the topics that resonated most with our readers.

Providing innovative, comprehensive and accessible orthopaedic care. With four locations to serve you, North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists includes nine fellowship-trained providers.

01/07/2026

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Napheesa Collier will undergo surgery this week to address injuries in both ankles, including Grade 2 tears (sprains) of three ligaments in her left ankle. The Lynx star will be sidelined 4 to 6 months, which means she’ll miss the Unrivaled season and possibly the start of the 2026 WNBA season. Learn about surgery & recovery for ankle sprains at OrthoInfo: https://bit.ly/49Gy1zn

01/06/2026

At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, our new AI-powered OrthoCheck tool helps you review your symptoms and receive a likely diagnosis in under 2 minutes. Not sure what's causing your orthopaedic pain? Click the link below to begin your quick assessment.
https://orthocheck.clinekthealth.com/?key=f080e2a6-47ec-4d36-a942-088189b5e425

01/05/2026

During New Year’s Resolution Week, consider resolutions that support lifelong bone and joint health, like staying active, prioritizing flexibility and strength, protecting your joints, and addressing aches and pains before they slow you down. Whether your goal is to remain independent, keep up with your favorite activities, or age well with confidence, small, consistent choices can make a big difference. Click the link below to explore our collection of Healthy Aging blog posts for tips and guidance from our orthopaedic and sports medicine experts.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/posts/tag/healthy-aging

01/02/2026

Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Brett Smith specializes in total joint replacement and adult reconstruction of the knee and hip. Click the link below to learn more or book your visit.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/smith

01/01/2026

From all of us at North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, we wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year!
#2026

12/31/2025

Planning to include fireworks in your New Year's Eve celebration? If so, keep the following safety tips in mind:
💥Never allow young children to play with or go near fireworks or sparklers. Only adults should light fireworks.
💥Soak used fireworks in water before discarding them to prevent unintentional fires.
💥Never try to relight a firework.
💥Always keep water nearby in case of a fire, such as a hose connected to a faucet or a bucket of water.
If you are injured while using fireworks, please seek immediate medical attention. For non-life or limb-threatening injuries, expert orthopaedic advice is only a click away, 24/7, including holidays, with the Hurt! app and desktop service. Click the link below to learn more!
https://www.poweredbyhurt.com/northflboneandjoint

12/31/2025

Our offices will close at Noon today (Dec. 31) and remain closed through New Year's Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Fri., Jan. 2.

12/30/2025

Dr. Roger Ostrander is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialized training in sports medicine. Click the link below to learn more or book your visit.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/ostrander

12/30/2025

Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Chris O’Grady is a nationally recognized shoulder specialist with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Click the link below to learn more or book your visit.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/ogrady

12/29/2025

ICYMI, our December NFBJS E-News is available online. In this issue, you'll find our blog post on the "Season of Impact & Year-End Giving," information on our holiday hours, the new OrthoCheck AI-powered assessment tool, Emerald Coast Magazine's Top Doctors list, and more. Click the link below to begin reading.
https://conta.cc/48SkfcQ