North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists

08/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Forehands of Hope Pickleball Tournament benefiting Hands of Hope Medical Mission will take place Nov. 13-15, 2026, at Portside Pickle! Men's and Women's Singles will compete on Fri., Nov. 13, and Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles will take to the courts Sat., Nov. 14, through Sun., Nov. 15. Additional details and registration info will be available soon! Stay tuned and don't forget to mark your calendars!

08/13/2026

If you have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, you may assume that treatment follows a predictable path: brace, a corticosteroid injection and then on to surgery only after those options stop working. However, in our latest blog post, our fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons, Dr. Steven Kronlage, Dr. Alex Coleman and Dr. James Piorkowski, discuss why reconsidering the progression of that path may be beneficial. Click the link below to read the full article and learn more.

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

08/12/2026

Excellence in Every Visit is our standard of care at North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists. While each provider offers a unique area of expertise, they all share the same goal of providing personalized, world-class treatments that help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities you love. Click the link below to learn more about our physicians.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/physicians

08/11/2026

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. Use the link below to learn more.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/nilssen

08/10/2026

Here's to a successful first week back to school! We hope all of the students, parents and teachers in our community have a wonderful year!

08/07/2026

Tomorrow, August 8, is National Pickleball Day! Whether you’re chasing the perfect d**k, powering through a rally, or just discovering why pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, staying healthy is the key to staying on the court. From shoulder and elbow pain to knee, hip, foot, and ankle injuries, our fellowship-trained specialists are here to help you play your best and recover quickly. Visit our Lob Docs page to explore pickleball-specific resources and learn how we’re keeping players across the Gulf Coast in the game. Click the link below to get started.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/lobdocs

08/06/2026

With fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Ryan Riggs, excellence in every visit means helping you get back in the game. Use the link below to learn more.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/riggs

08/06/2026

With fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Josh Hackel, excellence in every visit means access to innovative treatment options that get you back to what you enjoy most. Use the link below to learn more.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/hackel

08/05/2026

We know injuries don’t follow a schedule, and questions don’t wait for office hours. From sprains and strains to fractures, cuts, burns, and joint pain, expert orthopaedic advice is within reach 24/7, 365. Virtual access at North Florida Bone & Joint, powered by Hurt!, online or with the app. Click the link below to get started.
https://www.poweredbyhurt.com/northflboneandjoint

08/04/2026

With board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Chris O’Grady, excellence in every visit means care from a nationally recognized shoulder specialist with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Use the link below to learn more.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/ogrady