Improving patient outcomes through innovation
Through numerous research and education endeavors, our North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists providers remain on the cutting edge of orthopaedics and sports medicine.
Research & Clinical Trials
Research is a core component of improving outcomes and the overall patient experience at North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists. One of the many ways our providers stay on the cutting edge of innovation in the field is to regularly publish articles in well-respected peer-reviewed journals and participate in clinical trials through the Andrews Research & Education Foundation (AREF).
More than a center for excellence, AREF brings together the highest level of sports medicine researchers and medical professionals. To learn more about the current clinical trials our providers serve as Principal Investigators or Investigators for, click the links below.
- Lipogems ARISE II Knee Osteoarthritis FDA IDE Study (Dr. Josh Hackel)
- Elements of a Successful Sports Medicine Fellowship Match (Dr. Roger Ostrander)
- Evaluation of Sickle Cell Trait in High School Athletes (Dr. Roger Ostrander)
- OrthoCor Active System for Pain Relief (Dr. Josh Hackel)
- RC-002: Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears (Dr. Josh Hackel)
- RC-004: Longitudinal, Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears (Dr. Josh Hackel)
- Miles Extension Study (Dr. Josh Hackel)
- Lipogems Comparison for Knee Arthritis (Dr. Josh Hackel)
- Suture Tape Suspension to Treat Thumb Arthritis (Dr. Steven Kronlage)
- REGENETEN for Endoscopic and Open Hip Abductor Repair (Dr. Matthew Mai)
- Chronic Pain in Lower Extremities with Freedom Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (Dr. Erik Nilssen)
- Depuy Synthes Products (Dr. Chris O'Grady)
- Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Multi-Center Registry (Dr. Chris O'Grady)
- Mitek Sports Clinical Outcomes Registry (Dr. Chris O'Grady)
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Dr. Roger Ostrander)
- Adhesive Capsulitis Through Pain Catheterization (Dr. Roger Ostrander)
Fellowships
Andrews Research & Education Foundation offers fellowships that allow physicians to enhance their subspecialty capabilities in a unique environment.
Several of our providers are actively involved in Andrews Research and Education Foundation Fellowships as adjunct faculty. Drs. Josh Hackel, Erik Nilssen, and Roger Ostrander provide executive leadership to these valuable programs through their roles as Directors and Associate Directors of their respective Fellowships. Click the links below to learn more about the programs.
Teaching & Speaking
As experts in their field, our physicians present at conferences and symposiums and teach courses on various topics, including specific sports-related injuries and treatments, effective healthcare, trauma-related issues, and clinical applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound and joint replacement, among many others.
For a current line-up of conferences, events and other speaking engagements our providers participate in as part of the Andrews Research & Education Foundation, click the link below.
Patient Education
Our Northwest Florida Bone & Joint providers are committed to sharing their knowledge and expertise with patients and others in the community.
Our physicians have developed a variety of educational videos, eBooks, exercise instructions and much more. Use the links below to review the individual library of resources available online by provider.
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