Posted on 07-08-2025 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.
Springtime in North Florida is the perfect season for gardening, but hours spent planting, pruning, and digging can take a toll on your body. At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, we often see patients with gardening-related injuries affecting the hands, upper extremities, shoulders, and knees. Whether you're a weekend hobbyist or an avid green thumb, practicing proper ergonomics can help ensure you stay injury-free while you enjoy your time outdoors.
Hand Therapy services at our Pensacola office, located on 9th Avenue, and our Gulf Breeze location at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (Ste. 209) provide an opportunity to treat both acute and chronic conditions or injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, our fellowship-trained surgeons work closely with our exceptional Certified Hand Therapists to develop a comprehensive course of treatment to improve outcomes related to conditions and injuries of the upper extremities, including the following:
Arthritis is the degenerative process through which a joint space loses its “cushioning” due to injury, illness or the natural process of aging. Translated to “inflammation of the joint,” this painful condition is the leading cause of musculoskeletal pain and can be found in almost every part of the body. As we make our way into May for National Arthritis Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize the symptoms, causes, and risk factors and explore non-surgical treatment options such as hyaluronic acid injections.