North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists

04/10/2026

With fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Brett Smith, excellence in every visit means restoring movement, strength and trust in your body. Click the link below to learn more.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/smith

04/09/2026

Waking up in the middle of the night with a numb or “asleep” hand is something many people occasionally experience. However, when it wakes you up night after night or begins to linger into the day, it may be a sign that something more is going on beneath the surface. In our latest blog post, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons Dr. Steven Kronlage, Dr. Alex Coleman and Dr. James Piorkowski explain potential causes, treatment options and when to seek care. Click the link below to begin reading.

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

04/08/2026

Looking for the NFBJS location that best serves your needs? Use our online search tool feature to locate an office by provider, specialty or address! Click the link below to get started.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/locations

04/07/2026

With board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and hip specialist Dr. Matthew Mai, excellence in every visit means helping you move through life with confidence again. Click the link below to learn more or book your visit.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/mai

04/06/2026

During Occupational Therapy Month, we recognize our amazing Certified Hand Therapists who are board-certified in Occupational Therapy. Our talented CHTs have a tremendous impact on the well-being and quality of life of so many of our patients. We appreciate all that they do! To learn more about these highly skilled professionals, click the link below.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/posts/occupational-therapy-month

04/05/2026

We hope you have a wonderful Easter, celebrating with family, friends and loved ones.

04/03/2026

With Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon Dr. Erik Nilssen, excellence in every visit means helping you support the foundation that carries you forward. Click the link below to learn more.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/nilssen

04/02/2026

Later this month, Dr. Steven Kronlage will travel back to Portoviejo, Ecuador, with Bayside Medical Missions (BMM) to serve on a team providing surgical intervention and treatments to patients in underserved communities across the region. Click the link below to learn more about his work, or make a tax-deductible gift to help cover the costs of the trip and the care they will provide.
https://baysidemedicalmissionstrips.servicereef.com/events/bayside-medical-missions/2026-april-17-25-hand/participants/steven-kronlage

04/01/2026

In our latest Bone & Joint Brief video, we highlight Age Management Medicine in Sports Medicine and explain how a proactive, personalized approach can help patients maintain strength, mobility, and long-term musculoskeletal health. Rather than waiting for injury or decline, age management focuses on helping patients stay active, recover more efficiently, and continue doing what they love at every stage of life. Want to learn more? Read Dr. Josh Hackel’s full blog post on the topic by clicking the link below.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/posts/age-management-medicine

03/31/2026

Last week, Dr. Chris O'Grady served as a panelist alongside other medical professionals to discuss interdisciplinary challenges as part of the 2026 Spring Interprofessional Education Panel: Communication in the Workplace at the University of West Florida. Our providers are proud to support the next generation of professionals! Go Argos!

03/30/2026

Observed annually on March 30, National Doctors’ Day is an opportunity to honor the contributions of physicians across our country, including our outstanding providers right here at North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists. Thank you for all that you do!
➡️ Dr. Christopher Bookout
➡️ Dr. Alex Coleman
➡️ Dr. Josh Hackel
➡️ Dr. Steven Kronlage
➡️ Dr. Matthew Mai
➡️ Dr. Erik Nilssen
➡️ Dr. Chris O’Grady
➡️ Dr. Roger Ostrander
➡️ Dr. James Piorkowski
➡️ Dr. Ryan Riggs
➡️ Dr. Brett Smith

03/27/2026

Our March e-newsletter includes helpful articles on Age Management in Sports Medicine and Youth Baseball & Softball Overuse Injuries, as well as our community outreach initiatives and publications by our world-class orthopaedic and sports medicine providers. Click the link below to begin reading. While you're there, don't forget to sign up to receive next month's e-news directly in your inbox!

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