There are nearly 45 million people over the age of 65 in the United States, and that figure is expected to rise to 98 million by 2060. This rapidly aging population and biological changes to older adults’ bodies mean that orthopedic...
Read MoreBone density scans determine how strong your bones are and if you’re at risk for osteoporosis, a condition that makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Bone density scans, also called bone mineral density (BMD), are noninvasive and...
Read MoreA study recently published in the Annals of American Thoracic Society had some interesting findings regarding the impact of smoking on bone density and fractures. Researchers studied over 3,000 current and former smokers between 45 and 80 years old. All...
Read MoreNew clinic staffed by a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained doctors and surgeons AUGUSTINE (Jan. 2, 2025) – The wait is finally over as a new state-of-the-art, comprehensive healthcare clinic called Southeast Orthopedic Specialists – St. Augustine, officially opened its...
Read MoreNew clinic is part of 37,000 square foot building, offering ‘one-stop shop’ for orthopedic and spine services ST. AUGUSTINE (Dec. 5, 2024) – Residents of St. Augustine and surrounding communities will soon have access to a state-of-the-art, comprehensive healthcare destination...
Read MoreSt. Augustine, FL (February 15, 2022) – Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine has announced that they will begin operating under the Southeast Orthopedic Specialists’ name as of April 1, 2022. This change comes after Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine and...
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