Posted on 05-10-2025 by Dr. Sonya Ahmed, Dr. Alex Coleman, Dr. Joshua 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
At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, we are committed to providing our patients and readers with valuable insights into orthopaedic care. Last year, we published various educational blog posts, and we're excited to spotlight the five most popular articles on conditions and procedures from 2024. These posts captured your attention by addressing cutting-edge treatments, detailed condition management strategies, and innovative procedures. Let's take a look back:
1. Treating Pain with Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Our most-read blog post of 2024 explored the innovative treatment of peripheral nerve stimulation. This minimally invasive therapy can be a game-changer for some patients suffering from chronic pain, providing effective relief without reliance on long-term medication. If you missed it, read more about how this treatment works and its benefits HERE.
2. Ischiofemoral Impingement of the Hip
This detailed post delved into the rare but painful condition of Ischiofemoral Impingement, offering insights into its causes, symptoms, and available treatments. Readers appreciated how we broke down complex medical terminology into actionable advice for managing hip pain. Revisit this comprehensive guide HERE.
3. Advancements in Osteoporosis Management
Osteoporosis continues to be a significant concern for many of our patients. This post outlined the latest advancements in managing bone density loss, including cutting-edge treatments and preventive care tips to strengthen bones. Learn more about how you can protect your skeletal health by reading the post HERE.
4. In-Office Hand Surgery: Convenience Meets Expertise
Our blog post about in-office hand surgery showcased these procedures' convenience, safety, and effectiveness. This article highlights how modern techniques and tools are making minor procedures quicker and more accessible than ever. Catch up on the details HERE.
5. Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement
Rounding out our top five is a post that focuses on adult reconstruction and joint replacement. This blog emphasized the life-changing impact of joint replacement surgeries, including advancements in materials and surgical techniques. This article offered a hopeful outlook on regaining mobility for anyone facing joint pain. Dive into the article HERE.
Arthritis represents a wide variety of joint inflammation diseases. Patients most often have chronic Arthritis in their wrists, hands, and fingers, experiencing flares of inflammation, soreness or stiffness affecting the joints. As we recently wrapped up Bone & Joint Action Week, this is an excellent opportunity to bring awareness to the most common categories of Arthritis, proactive methods for pain prevention and available treatment solutions.
Arthritis literally translates to “inflammation of the joint” and describes the degenerative process through which a joint space loses its “cushioning,” whether are the result of injury, illness or the natural process of aging. It is the leading cause of musculoskeletal pain and can be found in almost every part of the body, from the shoulder all the way down to the smallest joint of the toe. Our joints are intricate structures shaped from cartilage, bone, muscle and connective tissue, all of which can gradually weaken over time or be damaged by acute injury. While there are more than one hundred known types of arthritis, the three most common forms are osteoarthritis, which is by far the most prevalent; rheumatoid arthritis, which is caused by the body’s own immune system generating a chronic inflammatory response in the joints; and post-traumatic arthritis, which is caused by the lingering structural damage of acute injuries.
Research from the National Library of Medicine states that one in seven people in the United States suffers from some form of wrist arthritis. That estimate indicates that just over 13% of the American population experiences discomfort, inflammation or limited range in motion due to this condition. As we usher in the month of May and recognize National Arthritis Awareness Month, we want to emphasize wrist arthritis and provide an overview of the condition, symptoms to be aware of, treatment options, and tips for managing its symptoms.