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the orthoPA-cHip pathology treated arthroscopically; a follow-up discussion with Dr. Bert - Part 1Timothy Bert, MD, Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializes in arthroscopic techniques and discusses hip conditions with Sam, Chuck, and Miles.
Dr. Bert covers hip pathology further in the most recent Ortho in the West conference. Virtual CME will be available at PAOS.org for members, and AAPA.org for nonmembers.2025-05-0708 minthe orthoPA-cPreventing the Misdiagnosis of Lisfranc Injury: A Clinical PearlMiles Gilbreath, PA-C, speaks with 2024 Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship Winner Haven C. Donovan LAT, ATC, PA-S of DeSales University about the clinical pearl she wrote on Lisfranc diagnosis.
2025 scholarship applications are now being accepted! Check out PAOS.org/scholarship to learn more about this resource for PA students interested in a career in orthopaedics.2025-02-1918 minthe orthoPA-cPart 5 - Return To Sport - with ArthritisJoin Miles, Chuck, and Sam in the final installment of their discussion on Return to Play. When someone is experiencing degenerative changes, how can we communicate with them effectively and empathetically about their condition? How can we work with them to help them continue or modify the ways they stay active?2025-02-1210 minthe orthoPA-cReturn to Activity - Part 4 - Spine StuffChuck, Sam, and Miles discuss lumbar strains and other spine injuries, and the role of physical therapy in return to activity.
Join the PAOS for a CME conference in 2025! More information at PAOS.org.2025-02-1208 minthe orthoPA-cReturn to Activity - Part 3 - After An Acute InjurySam, Chuck, and Miles discuss the variables to consider with an athlete's return to activity. When a patient has a fracture or other acute injury, it's important to discuss expectations for return to play and what factors may affect that timeline.2025-01-2911 minthe orthoPA-cReturn to Activity - Part 2 - After Orthopedic SurgeryOrtho PAs Sam Dyer, Chuck Dowell, and Miles Gilbreath discuss what to go over with patients when it comes to returning to activity after surgery. What is important to know about each surgeon's protocols? How does a patient's strength and activity level impact a decision on when to have surgery, what procedure to have, and what to try after surgery.2025-01-2208 minthe orthoPA-cReturn to Activity - Part 1 - After An InjectionWhat conversations do you have with your patients regarding return to activity? In Part 1, Sam, Chuck and Miles discuss steroid injections, and how a patient's goals can dictate a course of action. For a runner with knee osteoarthritis, what is important to consider?2025-01-0809 minthe orthoPA-cCase Study - Scapular Dyskinesis and Functional EvaluationChuck Dowell, PA-C covers an interesting find in ortho urgent care. When there is a chronic injury in an athlete, consider a functional evaluation.
Next week, back with Sam, Chuck, and Miles for a discussion on return to play.2025-01-0111 minthe orthoPA-cWhat Happens When Stuff Happens - Part 4Chuck, Miles, and Sam discuss mistakes in orthopaedics and how to ensure the best care for our patients. Part 4 of 4 includes a discussion of fracture follow-up.2024-12-1810 minthe orthoPA-cWhat Happens When Stuff Happens - Part 3What Happens When Stuff Happens - Part 3 by Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS2024-12-1113 minthe orthoPA-cWhat Happens When Stuff Happens - Part 2Sam Dyer, PA-C, Chuck Dowell, PA-C, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, share examples of mistakes in orthopedic care. Part 2 includes what happens with missed fractures, fracture angulation, and when things don't go the way you want them to.2024-12-0413 minthe orthoPA-cWhat happens when stuff happens - Part 1Sam Dyer, PA-C, Chuck Dowell, PA-C, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, share examples of mistakes in orthopedic care. Part 1 starts with a discussion of intra-artiular injections. What is in our control with sterile preparation, side-effects and patient expectations? How do we learn when we do have a mistake or a disappointing outcome?2024-11-2413 min
Go Explore GranburyThe Feed Lot Food Truck Park in Tolar w/Kate GilbreathOur guest on this episode is Kate Gilbreath, event coordinator for The Feed Lot. The Feed Lot is a family-friendly venue hosting food trucks and vendors of all kinds! Located in downtown Tolar, TX just five miles west of Granbury on Hwy 377, The Feed Lot features the area's best food trucks, live music, games, once-a-month vendor shows/markets, and fun for all ages!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goexploregranbury/support2023-04-1427 minthe orthoPA-cNeed money? A discussion of basic financial terminology and your personal wealth management planPart One of a discussion on basics of investing and retirement planning for the medical professional.2022-03-0921 minthe orthoPA-cA morning chat with my mentor - Pt 2Sam catches up with his mentor, Dr. Ed Preston and discusses mentoring in medicine and the origins of the PA profession.2022-03-0214 minthe orthoPA-cA morning chat with my mentor - Part 1Sam catches up with Dr. Preston, discussing mentoring in the health profession and the origins of the PA profession.2022-02-2314 minthe orthoPA-cDistal Radius Fractures - a discussion on X-ray findings, measurements and reductions - Part 2Sam discusses tips on reducing and treating distal radius fractures
Part II of II2022-02-1609 minthe orthoPA-cDistal Radius Fractures - a discussion on X-ray findings, measurements and reductions - Part 1Sam discusses tips on reducing and treating distal radius fractures
Part I of II2022-02-0910 minthe orthoPA-c2021 PAOS Practice and Salary Survey HighlightsKevin Whorton of Whorton Marketing and Research discusses his findings from the 2021 Practice and Salary Survey. PAOS members receive this annual report at no charge, full of great information.2022-02-0209 minthe orthoPA-cPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation part twoDr. Deitra Williams-Toone has been practicing pain medicine since 2005 and is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Her areas of expertise include interventional pain management including modalities such as radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulation.2022-01-2615 minthe orthoPA-cPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation part oneDr. Deitra Williams-Toone has been practicing pain medicine since 2005 and is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Her areas of expertise include interventional pain management including modalities such as radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulation.2022-01-1913 minthe orthoPA-cWorking toward equality in orthopedics, a talk on diversity and safetyDr. Lisa Cannada is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma. She is a founder of #SpeakUpOrtho, an online forum dedicated to improving equity in orthopedics.2022-01-1210 minthe orthoPA-cTrauma, triaging trauma, and management of the multiple trauma patient - Part 2Dr. Lisa Cannada is an orthopaedic surgeon with over twenty years of experience in a Level One trauma center. She goes over triage and important considerations for orthopaedic trauma. What's all the hype regarding suprapatellar nailing?
For more with Dr. Cannada, check out our virtual CME from last year's subspecialty conference, Extremities in the Carolinas!2022-01-0509 minthe orthoPA-cTrauma, triaging trauma, and management of the multiple trauma patient - Part 1Dr. Lisa Cannada is an orthopaedic surgeon with over twenty years of experience in a Level One trauma center. She goes over triage and important considerations for orthopaedic trauma. How do you determine what needs to be addressed right away versus what needs to wait?
For more with Dr. Cannada, check out our virtual CME from last year's subspecialty conference, Extremities in the Carolinas!2021-12-2912 minthe orthoPA-cConsiderations for Shoulder Reconstruction, Part 3Part 3 of a 3 part interview with shoulder and knee specialist William Silver, MD. When is a revision surgery needed for a reverse shoulder? What might be in store in the future for shoulder reconstruction?
Dr. Silver is Medical Director of the Triangle Region of EmergeOrtho.2021-12-2208 minthe orthoPA-cConsiderations for Shoulder Reconstruction - Part 2Orthopedic Surgeon William Silver, MD discusses the important considerations for the placement of an implant. When might a hemi or reverse shoulder be indicated? Why might a TSA fail?
Dr. Silver practices at EmergeOrtho in Durham, NC.2021-12-1512 minthe orthoPA-cConsiderations for Shoulder Reconstruction, Part 1William Silver, MD is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the knee and shoulder, with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. In part one of his interview, Dr. Silver discusses common exam findings and joint preservation strategies. Includes discussion on the etiology of various shoulder conditions including OA, RA, RTCA, osteonecrosis, and more.2021-12-0813 minthe orthoPA-cPractice Pearls, Part 1Sam shares some tips he's learned over the years as an Ortho PA.
Sam has written a manual for PAs new to orthopaedics, which includes these Pearls. PAOS members can access this manual with their login at PAOS.org.
Tune in to the orthoPAc next week for an interview on Shoulder Replacement!2021-12-0108 minthe orthoPA-cThoughts on the preparticipation physical; don’t miss these missable diagnoses | Sam Dyer, PA-CSam discusses the pre-participation evaluation for clearance to participate in school sports.2021-11-2411 minthe orthoPA-cBilateral lateral femoral condyle OCD lesions. A case study and literature review.Madeline McHugh, PA-S, was one of the Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship winners for 2021. You may have seen her poster at the conference in Nashville! She shares her case study on bilateral lateral femoral condyle OCD lesions.2021-11-1712 minthe orthoPA-cPart II: What SB 345 could mean for PAs practicing on NC - with Truett Smith and Marc Katz (NCAPA)Part 2: SB 345 and what it could mean for PAs practicing on NC - a continuing discussion with Truett Smith MAPS, PA-C, DFAAPA and Marc Katz PA-C, DFAAPA, both past presidents of the NC Academy of Physician Assistants.2021-11-1011 minthe orthoPA-cPart I: the role of state academies and legislative advocacy - Truett Smith and Marc Katz, NCAPAPart 1: the role of state academies and legislative advocacy - a discussion with Truett Smith PA-C, DFAAPA and Marc Katz PA-C, DFAAPA, both past presidents of the NC Academy of Physician Assistants.
Stay tuned for Part 2 next week - SB 345 and what it could mean for PAs practicing in NC - a continuing discussion with Truett Smith and Marc Katz from the NCAPA2021-11-0312 minthe orthoPA-cPsychological Safety in the workplace and the ORPart II of an interview with Carmen Quatman, MD, PhD, as she discusses her introduction to research as well as a current topic of interest, psychological safety.
PAOS Ortho Boot Camp is happening next month in Charlotte, NC. Please see PAOS.org for registration.2021-10-2709 minthe orthoPA-cGeriatric orthopedic considerations and ancillary resources for care of your elderly patientsCarmen Quatman, MD, PhD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma care, with fellowship training in geriatric orthopedic trauma.
In part one of a two part interview, she discusses important considerations for geriatric patients, to better help them be safe at home and have as high a quality of life as possible.2021-10-2011 minthe orthoPA-cCultural humility, implicit bias, and health disparities; let’s start a conversation - Part 2Shani Fleming spoke at our annual conference in Nashville this year, leading a discussion on cultural humility, and Sam invited her to discuss equity, diversity, and inclusion further on the orthoPAc. In part 2 of the discussion, Shani invites us to consider implicit bias.
Shani Fleming has devoted her career to promoting cultural competence and addressing social justice within the health care community. Fleming holds significant clinical experience as a physician assistant (PA), including working in family medicine, adolescent medicine, infectious disease, and urgent care.
She teaches in the University of Maryland Graduate School PA program and Intercultural Leadership certificate program...2021-10-1316 minthe orthoPA-cCultural humility, implicit bias, and health disparities; let’s start a conversation - Part 1Shani Fleming has devoted her career to promoting cultural competence and addressing social justice within the health care community. Fleming holds significant clinical experience as a physician assistant (PA), including working in family medicine, adolescent medicine, infectious disease, and urgent care.
She teaches in the University of Maryland Graduate School PA program and Intercultural Leadership certificate program. Fleming represents faculty of the Graduate School as a member of the President’s Diversity Advisory Council.
Shani Fleming also spoke at PAOS 2021, leading a discussion on cultural humility.2021-10-0619 minthe orthoPA-c1.5 Years out of school, one new PA's thoughts on student debt, loans, and practiceMiguel Serrato, MS,MHA, PA-C, ATC, is a PAOS member and is in his second year as a practicing orthopaedic PA. He shares with Sam some of the considerations that PAs have regarding financing PA school and student loans.
Miguel won the Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship in 2019.
The Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998. Susan, the wife of our founding president Joe Lindahl, passed away following a battle with a brain tumor in 1997. This scholarship fund was established in her honor recognizing the sacrifices Susan and Joe underwent getting the PAOS off the ground and sustaining the organization in...2021-09-2914 minthe orthoPA-cAthletic Injuries of the Foot - Part 2Orthopedic Surgeon Nicholas Viens, MD, specializes in the Foot and Ankle. Discussion of surgical and nonsurgical treatments for common and less common injuries seen in the athlete.2021-09-2214 minthe orthoPA-cAthletic Injuries of the Foot - Part 1Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon Nicholas Viens, MD discusses common and not so common foot injuries, including stress fractures, turf toe and plantar fasciitis.2021-09-1514 minthe orthoPA-cMultidirectional shoulder instability (MDI) - Part 2Orthopaedic Surgeon Alexander Bitzer, MD, is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with a focus on upper extremity. In Part 2 of a 2 part interview, Dr. Bitzer discusses the treatment of MDI, and the challenges in helping an athlete return to sport after surgical or non-surgical treatment.
Our annual conference is going on this week! Follow us on social media and check out #PAOS2021!2021-09-0819 minthe orthoPA-cMultidirectional shoulder instability (MDI) - Part 1Orthopaedic Surgeon Alexander Bitzer, MD, is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with a focus on upper extremity. In Part 1 of a 2 part interview, Dr. Bitzer discusses the physical exam and diagnosis of MDI, especially as it relates to the overhead throwing athlete.2021-09-0115 minthe orthoPA-cFemoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) - Part 2 - TreatmentOrthopaedic Surgeon Alex Bitzer, fellowship-trained in sports medicine, speaks with us about the treatments for FAI in part two of his discussion on the orthoPAc.
Dr. Bitzer also joined us at Extremities in the Carolinas: Trauma for General Orthopaedics earlier this year. Catch him in the CME package available on our website! Not a member of the PAOS? AAPA Learning Central will have this CME package soon too.2021-08-2518 minthe orthoPA-cFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) - Part 1 - DiagnosisIn part 1 of a 2 part interview, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Alex Bitzer discusses the diagnosis of FAI, providing an overview of clinical exam and diagnostic imaging.
Dr. Bitzer provides a presentation on FAI during our subspecialty conference, Extremities in the Carolinas. PAOS members may purchase enduring credit CME from this conference at PAOS.org, and will be available for AAPA members at the AAPA Learning Central.2021-08-1818 minthe orthoPA-cLessons learned from owning your own practice and thoughts on retirement; a PA's perspectiveFor our fiftieth episode, Mike Weber, PA-C Emeritus discusses the formation of his orthopaedic practice in Fairbanks, Alaska, and his experience of retiring after a long career as an ortho PA.2021-08-1114 minthe orthoPA-cThe PA Title ChangeLisa Gables, CPA, the CEO of the American Academy of PAs, discusses a big recent development for PAs and some of the other findings on patient perception and shareholder ideas.
More on the title change vote: https://www.aapa.org/title-change/2021-08-0413 minthe orthoPA-cOutpatient Hip and Knee ReplacementsThe Outpatient Joint Replacement Center of America is a private practice specializing in same-day, minimally invasive surgery. Orthopaedic Surgeon Philip “Flip” Clifford, MD, AAHKS, AAOS and Physician Assistant Director Paulina “Mattie” Collier PA-C speak with Sam about outpatient joint replacement and how patient education is key.2021-07-2808 minthe orthoPA-cBuilding An Orthopaedic PracticeThe Outpatient Joint Replacement Center of America is a private practice specializing in same-day, minimally invasive surgery. Orthopaedic Surgeon Philip “Flip” Clifford, MD, AAHKS, AAOS and Physician Assistant Director Paulina “Mattie” Collier PA-C speak with Sam about what it's like to begin your own practice. They talk patient referral patterns, insurance and billing, and other important things to consider when hanging your own shingle as a private orthopaedic practice. When it comes to Adult Joint Reconstruction, what are effective ways to reach your community?2021-07-2115 minthe orthoPA-cWork-Up Of The Painful Total JointOrthopaedic Surgeon Richard Rutherford, MD, discusses what to do when a patient presents with a painful total joint. Please also see our earlier episode with Dr. Rutherford with more details on the infected total joint.2021-07-1414 minthe orthoPA-cNon-operative options for knee and hip osteoarthritisOrthopaedic Surgeon Richard Rutherford is fellowship trained in Adult Joint Reconstruction, and he returns to the orthoPAc for further discussion on knee and hip OA. For patients who are not good candidates for a joint replacement, or who need to delay surgery, what treatments do we discuss with patients? What do recent studies in orthopaedics and radiology say about the safety and efficacy of these treatments?
Join us next week as Dr. Rutherford discusses work-up of the painful total joint!2021-07-0714 minthe orthoPA-cFrom 2020: Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part IILast year, Sam spoke with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C on the orthoPAc.
We are excited to announce that she will be at our annual conference to discuss disparities in healthcare.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.2021-06-3014 minthe orthoPA-cFrom 2020: Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part ILast year, Sam spoke with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C on the orthoPAc.
We are excited to announce that she will be at our annual conference to discuss disparities in healthcare.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.2021-06-3013 minthe orthoPA-cUpdate: PAOS in the Music City!The twenty-first annual PAOS conference is September 6 through September 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Continuing Education Chair Scott R. Jolman, D.Sc., PA-C and Sarah L Bolander, D.M.Sc., PA-C, DFAAPA join Sam to share what we can expect at the conference this year!
Registration is open now for PAOS members and nonmembers: https://paos.org/events/event_list.asp2021-06-2319 minthe orthoPA-cValue in HealthcareMatthew Hannibal, MD, MBA, FAAOS gives us a quick overview of the concept of value as it applies to healthcare and recent incentive programs. When we say "value-based care," what do we mean? How will data impact the future of population health as well as treatment decisions?2021-06-1616 minthe orthoPA-cAthletic Injuries of the Ankle - Part IIDr. Nicholas Viens discusses common and uncommon ankle injuries seen in athletes and indications for various sugical and nonsurgical treatments. Part II of II.2021-06-0915 minthe orthoPA-cAthletic Injuries of the Ankle - Part IWhen athletes have an ankle injury, recovery takes time, and many factors play into a decision about surgery. Orthopaedic Surgeon Nicholas Viens specializes in foot and ankle surgery and discusses with Sam common and not so common conditions of the ankle that often affect athletes.2021-06-0216 minthe orthoPA-cAberrant Behaviors in Acute and Chronic Pain MedicinePain Psychiatrist David Marks, MD discusses risk stratification for prescribing opioid medication. When it comes to aberrant behavior, what is indicative of a problem like addiction, and what is indicative of a patient truly trying to more effectively manage their pain?2021-05-2614 minthe orthoPA-c"Best of the orthoPAc"For the Spring PAOS conference week, we've put together some highlights from the past six months of our podcast.
Extremities in the Carolinas is this Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22. Join the conversation on social media with #PAOSSpring21!
We'll be back next week with Aberrancies in Pain Management and then Common and Uncommon Ankle Injuries in Athletes.2021-05-1915 minthe orthoPA-cUpdate On Osteoporosis Diagnosis And ManagementMay is National Osteoporosis Month. Sam talks with Catherine Sweeney, PA-C, CCD about secondary fracture prevention and how to identify patients that should be screened. Discussion of diagnosis, current methods of osteoporosis management, and fracture liaison services in an orthopaedic setting.2021-05-1217 minthe orthoPA-cAxial low back pain from a spine surgeon's perspective - Part IIDiscussion of surgeries for the spine and what to look out for when post-op spine patients come into urgent care.2021-05-0517 minthe orthoPA-cWhat's the Diagnosis? With AnswersThank you for helping us reach 20,000 listens on the orthoPAc podcast! This bonus episode is a case study based on our interview with Dr. Virginia Casey, Evaluation of a Limping Child.
In this version, Sam presents the case and diagnosis, and then asks and answers three multiple choice questions about the work-up.2021-04-3004 minthe orthoPA-cAxial low back pain from a spine surgeon's perspective - Part IDr. Matthew Hannibal discusses how we can do better as providers to coordinate care and what research suggests about diagnosing and treating low back pain.2021-04-2815 minthe orthoPA-cNEW! "WHAT'S THE DIAGNOSIS?"This case study is based on one of our podcast episodes that has aired in the past month. In celebration of reaching 20,000 listens on the orthoPAc podcast, we're giving away 10 $20 gift cards. Answer these three questions correctly at PAOS.org to be entered into the gift card drawing!2021-04-2302 minthe orthoPA-cHand Panel Case #2 & #3: Cervical vs Peripheral Neuropathy & Ulnar Sided Wrist PainSam presents two more cases to Hand Surgeons Alexia Soria and Marshall Kuremsky as they discuss double-crush syndrome and approaches to conservative treatment to conditions of the elbow and wrist.2021-04-2112 minthe orthoPA-cHand Panel - Case #1 - Pediatric trauma and the dissatisfied patientHand Surgeons Dr. Alexia Soria and Dr. Marshall Kuremsky discuss a sports medicine case and provide tips on speaking with anxious families.2021-04-1411 minthe orthoPA-cEvaluation of a limping childDr. Virginia Casey, Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Pediatrics, discusses the work-up of a child presenting with a limp and the various considerations for your history, physical exam, and diagnosis. Part 2 of 2 part interview with Dr. Casey of OrthoCarolina.
Dr. Casey will also be speaking at Extremities in the Carolinas: Trauma for General Orthopedics, our upcoming conference in May in Charlotte!
Registration open now -- https://paos.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1416435&group=
Previous conferences are available for members on the PAOS Learning Center:
https://paos.mycrowdwisdom.com/diweb/gateway
Non members may purchase PAOS CME on the AAPA site:
https...2021-04-0714 minthe orthoPA-cThe Pediatric Elbow InjuryPart one of a two part interview with Dr. Virginia Casey, Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Pediatrics. Workup of commonly seen elbow injuries in the pediatric population.
Dr. Casey is at the OrthoCarolina Pediatric Center and will be speaking at the PAOS conference, Extremities in the Carolinas: Trauma for General Orthopedics.
Registration is open now for virtual and limited in-person attendance:
https://paos.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1416435&group=
Learn more about the orthoPAc podcast, hosted by Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, here: paos.org/orthoPAcPodcast2021-03-3112 minthe orthoPA-cThe Wage Gap Between Male and Female PAsFor Equal Pay Day, Sam interviews Noel Smith and Tim McCall, PhD about their recent publication in JAAPA and their research on the wage gap between male and female PAs.
More information for PAs on negotiating, policy change, and more, on the AAPA: https://www.aapa.org/career-central/wage-parity/2021-03-2420 minthe orthoPA-cA conversation with Richard Bruch, MDA discussion of state and federal advocacy with Dr. Richard Bruch, Team Orthopaedic Physician of the Durham Bulls since 1980. Dr. Bruch shares his background and ways medical practitioners can get involved in advocacy work.
Dr. Bruch was named the AAOS 2020 Distinguished Congressional Ambassador at the Advocacy Resources Committee meeting during the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference. The award is given to an AAOS member who has demonstrated excellence in advocacy on behalf of orthopaedic priorities.
More about the orthoPAc podcast here:
paos.org/orthoPAcPodcast2021-03-1715 minthe orthoPA-cTrain Your Brain To Tame Your Pain - Part IIIFinal episode in a series with Les Phillips on mental/attentional techniques to calm pain and reduce stress.2021-03-1014 minthe orthoPA-cTrain Your Brain to Tame Your Pain, Part IILes Phillips, PhD shares with Sam what is involved in attention-based practices aimed at reducing pain. In part 2 of this 3 part series, we discuss the research on clinical applications of hypnosis, mindfulness, and more.2021-03-0314 minthe orthoPA-cTrain Your Brain To Tame Your Pain - Part ISam speaks with Les Phillips, PhD on pain psychology and its application within orthopaedics. Part one of a three part series.
https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast2021-02-2414 minthe orthoPA-cCommon Hand And Wrist Fractures, Part IIBoard certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Alexia Soria, MD speaks with Sam about common injuries in an urgent care setting, including nailbed injuries and metacarpal fractures, and indications for conservative care vs surgery.2021-02-1709 minthe orthoPA-cCommon Hand And Wrist Fractures, Part IOrthopaedic Surgeon Alexia Soria talks with Sam about common hand and wrist injuries we may see in the Urgent Care setting.
Dr. Soria practices at EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region. As a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, she specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow.2021-02-1012 minthe orthoPA-cBest Practices To Reduce Legal RiskAttorneys Sara Lincoln and Scott Addison of Lincoln Derr, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, discuss how PAs can minimize legal risk in Part 3 in a series on medical malpractice.
The orthoPAc podcast is a weekly discussion on up-to-date orthopaedic topics for the busy clinician. Sit back, relax and listen while we attempt to fill in the gaps between education, current events and real world practice.
New episodes out every Wednesday!
https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast
The Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) is a professional organization dedicated to providing common direction for PAs in orthopaedics.
Discounted CME for members!
https://paos...2021-02-0314 minthe orthoPA-cMedmal insurance, are you covered?Attorneys Sara Lincoln and Scott Addison of Lincoln Derr, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, discuss their work defending medical providers and walk us through what to look for in medmal insurance coverage.
The orthoPAc podcast is a weekly discussion on up-to-date orthopaedic topics for the busy clinician. Sit back, relax and listen while we attempt to fill in the gaps between education, current events and real world practice.
New episodes out every Wednesday!
https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast
The Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) is a professional organization dedicated to providing common direction for PAs in orthopaedics.
Discounted CME for...2021-01-2711 minthe orthoPA-cAnatomy Of A LawsuitAttorneys Sara Lincoln and Scott Addison of Lincoln Derr, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, discuss their work defending medical providers and walk us through what happens in the event of a lawsuit.
The orthoPAc podcast is a weekly discussion on up-to-date orthopaedic topics for the busy clinician. Sit back, relax and listen while we attempt to fill in the gaps between education, current events and real world practice.
New episodes out every Wednesday!
https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast
The Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) is a professional organization dedicated to providing common direction for PAs in orthopaedics.
Discounted CME for...2021-01-2016 minthe orthoPA-cOrthobiologics - Part IIISam talks with Bryan Saltzman, MD about cell-based therapies, covering present applications and future possibilities. Why is "Stem Cell Therapy" a misleading name?2021-01-1316 minthe orthoPA-cOrthobiologics - Part IISports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon Bryan Saltzman goes into further detail on Platelet Rich Plasma, from indications for Leukocyte Poor and Leukocyte Rich, to what protocol patients should follow before and after receiving this injection.2021-01-0614 minthe orthoPA-cOrthobiologics - Part IDr. Bryan Saltzman is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. In part one of Sam's conversation with him, he discusses his own research and other recent literature about the efficacy of orthobiologics for various orthopaedic conditions and procedures.
Dr. Saltzman spoke at the most recent PAOS subspecialty conference Extremities in the Carolinas - available for enduring credit category 1 CME.2020-12-3014 minthe orthoPA-cPAOS Practice and Salary Survey Highlights 2020Sam speaks with Kevin Whorton, who heads up the annual practice and salary survey for the PAOS. What do the numbers say about PAs practicing in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2020?
The survey is part of membership in the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery. It is also available for purchase for non-members.2020-12-2310 minthe orthoPA-cDiagnosis and work up of a suspected total joint infectionSam speaks with Dr. Richard Rutherford, an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in adult joint reconstruction, about how to work up a suspected total joint infection and what happens.2020-12-1617 minthe orthoPA-cRisk stratification in the medical management of chronic painPart III - Sam speaks with Dr. David Marks about pain psychiatry and what we might see in orthopaedics. What tools are available to help us as we treat acute and chronic pain?2020-12-0914 minthe orthoPA-cParadigm changes in the management of pain; how we got to the opioid crisesPart II of Sam's conversation with Dr. David Marks about his work as a Pain Psychiatrist from the "fifth vital sign" to current guidelines.2020-12-0211 minthe orthoPA-cThe Four A's of Pain Treatment shouldn't be a PITADavid Marks, MD, is a pain psychiatrist, discussing the difference between acute and chronic pain, and the 4 A's of analgesia, in part 1 of a 3 part discussion.2020-11-2513 minthe orthoPA-cNeed a raise? Better benefits? Advice on contract and salary negotiationLisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C speaks with Sam about how to find a new job and what you need to negotiate.2020-11-1817 minthe orthoPA-cNavigating PA school in the pandemicEarlier this semester, Sam talked with Laura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C, about the impact that COVID-19 has had upon PA students in the class of 2020 and 2021 and some of the adjustments made. Laura is the Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University.2020-11-1112 minthe orthoPA-cGetting into PA school, a primer for aspiring PAsLaura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C is the Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University. She discusses with Sam what makes a PA school application stand out.2020-11-1116 minthe orthoPA-cBill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopedic surgeon, Olympic historian and published author Part IISam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatments of the shoulder, including history of certain procedures and techniques, and case studies.
In this episode we also provide a preview of an interview with Rick Merklinger of the Johnson and Johnson Institute, discussing Ethicon Wound Care and new edcational resources for PAs:
https://jnjinstitute.com/en-us/online-profed-resources/physician-assistant2020-11-0418 minthe orthoPA-cNCCPA’s PILOT Alternative to PANRE and its potential impact on recertificationDawn Morton-Rias, president and CEO of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) discusses the PANRE take home pilot and how it fits into future PA recertification.2020-10-2814 minthe orthoPA-cOptimal Team Practice - What is it and what does it mean for your practice?Dave Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, is the Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and discusses with Sam his work on Optimal Team Practice and the future.2020-10-2816 minthe orthoPA-cUncommonly Common Foot Fractures - Midfoot and ForefootSam and Nicholas Viens, MD, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss what to consider with foot fractures, especially those that are often misdiagnosed or missed.
Dr. Viens practices in Chapel Hill and Durham, NC at EmergeOrtho.2020-10-2118 minthe orthoPA-cRheumatology in OrthopaedicsRheumatologist Linda Belhorn discusses Rheumatology
in orthopedics: differential diagnosis, screening labs and referrals, and current treatments2020-10-1417 minthe orthoPA-cPhysical Therapy 101; best practices for utilizing PT services in your clinicIt's Physical Therapy Month! Sam's guest, Eric Chapman, PT, MHA, Cert MDT, CKTP, is a Physical Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation and Advanced Practice Providers at EmergeOrtho.2020-10-1415 minthe orthoPA-cBill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author Part ISam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatment of the elbow - stay tuned for an upcoming episode about treatment of the shoulder!2020-10-0716 minthe orthoPA-cBurned... out.. How did I get here and how do I get back?Jeanine Gargiulo, PA-C speaks with Sam about clinician burn-out, and what signs to look for in yourself or your coworkers.2020-09-3019 minthe orthoPA-cUncommonly Common Foot Fractures - HindfootSam talks with Dr. Nicholas Viens about foot fractures, from exam and xray to surgical indications. What should we look for when presented with a hindfoot injury?
Stay tuned for another episode with Dr. Viens soon, to discuss the midfoot and forefoot.2020-09-2318 minthe orthoPA-cStarting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part IISam speaks with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.2020-09-1613 minthe orthoPA-cStarting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - Part 1Sam speaks with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C.
Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.2020-09-1613 min
the orthoPA-cCOVID in the Bronx - one PA's experience in the epicenter of the outbreakAlyssa Zantello, PA-C, shares with Sam her experience in the early outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. When her outpatient orthopaedic clinic slowed down, she spent six weeks treating COVID patients in New York alongside other PAs and NPs from around the country.2020-09-0913 minthe orthoPA-cSpondylosis, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis - What it all means and options for treatmentAndrew Zimmerman, PA-C specializes in the spine, and talks with Sam about the terms Spondylosis, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. Discussion of surgical procedures including 360 fusion (ALIF / PLIF)2020-09-0915 min