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What Is Sports Medicine?

Unresolved sports injuries may be an indication that you need to see a sports medicine specialist to avoid future complications. This blog post will inform you about what sports medicine is, and when you may need to seek treatment for a condition resulting from a sports injury. Let’s Define …

When Would an Alaskan Need an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Do you enjoy outdoor activities but haven't been able to fully enjoy them because of a recent injury or pain? Injuries or conditions left untreated can become chronic issues that hinder mobility and cause further pain. This blog post will inform you why you may need to see an orthopedic surgeon to …

Welcome to Alaska Orthopedic Specialists

Alaska Orthopedic Specialists (AOS) is the result of Rhyneer Caylor Clinic joining forces with Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder as of October 1, 2021. Under this new name, our diverse team of specialists can offer expanded services with the same small-practice feel and compassionate values. We are …

Now In-Network with Cigna

We are proud to announce that we are now  in-network with Cigna!  Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder, is now a preferred provider with Cigna, Blue Cross, and Aetna.  What does this mean for you as a patient?  This means that claims will be …

Catching up with David Norris

Let us know what you have been up to. Due to the current state of the world, my summer has been relatively simple. I have practice twice a day Monday through Saturday, and I’ve been doing online bookkeeping and accounting work for local companies between training sessions. Until hunting season I …

Proud Supporter of the Youth Ski League

Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder, and Dr. Jason Gray are proud supporters of the Youth Ski League at Arctic Valley Ski Area.  The final Youth Ski League race of the season was this past weekend - congratulations to all the racers who competed. …

Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention

At Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Rhyneer Caylor Clinic – we care about your bones as they impact your quality of life. Here are our tips to prevent osteoporosis and associated fractures: Nutrition — Get enough protein and calories as well as plenty of calcium and vitamin D, …

Exercise Impacts Your Long-Term Health

We want our patients to enjoy all that Alaska has to offer.  We are invested in your overall health.  We share some remarkable findings that have held true, over and over in many studies. Can exercise reduce cancer risks? Can it help prevent heart disease? Can it still benefit older …

Proud to Welcome Dr. Jason Gray

Have you met the newest addition to our team of upper extremity specialists, Dr. Jason Gray? Jason R. Gray, M.D. is a Board Eligible orthopedic surgeon and is Fellowship-Trained in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. His specialty training includes trauma, sports medicine, arthroscopic procedures …