May 18, 2012 – JESUP, GA – The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia announces the addition of J. Matthew Valosen, MD to their staff. Valosen is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and will begin seeing patients June 1^st.

Valosen began his career in the US Army and was previously the Chief of Orthopedic Surgical Services at Winn Army Community Hospital, Ft. Stewart. A board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Valosen brings a wealth of experience from his military background in treating sports related and traumatic injuries of the musculoskeletal system.  He specializes in arthroscopic approaches to most orthopedic conditions, joint replacement surgery and many other orthopedic surgical procedures.  He strives to stay on the cutting edge of treatment modalities in the operative and non-operative realms of patient care.

“We are excited to have Dr. Valosen on board at BJI,” said J. Lex Kenerly, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon. “His extensive experience and expert skill as a surgeon are the perfect addition to our practice. We are thrilled that Matt and his family are here in Jesup and know that they’ll thrive in, and be a welcome addition to our community.”

December 30, 2011 - JESUP, GA -

This year’s Academic Player of the Year was awarded to Cody Crosby of Camden County High School. The award was presented by Dr. J. Lex Kenerly of BJISG who praised Crosby’s outstanding academic achievements as well as his athletic abilities.

AUGUST 4, 2011 - ATLANTA, GA - The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia’s (BJISG) general contractor, Cork-Howard Construction, has been recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Georgia Branch, with a 2011 Build Georgia Award for their construction of the facility. The award was presented at the AGC’s annual convention in June.

JULY 18, 2011 - JESUP, GA – Staff members of the Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia participated in the Wayne County Exchange Club’s annual Golf Tournament on June 25^th, helping to raise more than $11,000 for the prevention of child abuse.

The Bone & Joint Institute team, which included Dan Clary, Clint Madray, Garrett Lewis, and Carl Carroll, placed second in Flight 2, with a score of 61. A total of 20 teams comprised of 80 participants, participated in the tournament. The Flight 1 winning team, with a score of 56, included Bert Yeargin, Lon Lewis, John Laws and Al Coty. The Flight 2 winning team included Butch Hutcheson, John Carter, Joey Harris and Jake Carter, with a score of 60.

May 1, 2011 - Southeast Georgia - BJISG appeared in an article in the Spring 2011 Edition of Mature Living in Southeast Georgia. The article called "Innovation in Healing: Orthopedic Surgeon Establishes Unique Facility" by David Tootle tells the story of the talented Dr. Lex Kenerly and calls Bone and Joint Institute (BJI) of South Georgia an "innovative clinical and surgery center [that] offers patients the very best in facilities, technology, and care for their orthopedic problems, all under one roof."  An excerpt of the article can be found here.