Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a text      In today’s show: Episode 51-How to Manage Lumbar Nerve Root Compression/Irritation Issues I talk about how to manage nerve root compression from a general medical standpoint. Remember, there are many different philosophies about how to treat these. Mine is experience based and has been very successful. Be sure to follow us on YouTube… The post Episode 51-How to Manage Lumbar Nerve...

Send a text        Today is Day 5 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of S1 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your… The post Episode 50- S1 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms...

Send a text        Today is Day 4 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L5 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your… The post Episode 49- L5 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms...

Send a text       Today is Day 3 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L4 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your… The post Episode 48- L4 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms a...

Send a text        Today is Day 2 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L3 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your… The post Episode 47- L3 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms...

Send a text        Today is Day 1 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L1-L2 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your… The post Episode 46- L1-L2 Nerve Root Compression:Signs and Symp...

Send a text     This episode will be the start of a lumbar nerve root compression series. Today we talk causes of NRC and for the next 5 days straight a podcast superset. Each day I’ll highlight each level of the lumbar spine where nerve root compression can occur. Be sure to follow us on YouTube and… The post Episode 45-Sources of Lumbar Nerve Root Irritation and Compression appeared first on Ort...

Send a text     Today in Episode 44-Lumbar Spine Basics I break down the lumbar spine just to get started. I’ll talk about: The lumbar disc Vertebral body size Lumbar facet orientation Vertebral foramen Central cord canal Transverse Abdominus muscles and multifidus muscles Effects of flexion and extension on the lumbar spine. Be sure to follow us on… The post Episode 44-Lumbar Spine Basics with Pa...

Send a text     Are you wondering what employers are looking for in an employee? Nervous about going to an interview for your first job? Learn some of the tips and pearls from years of experience regarding starting a new job in the healthcare field. Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to c...

Send a text In today’s episode, Chronic Neck Pain-A very real and very treatable problem I talk about the following: Causes of chronic neck pain. Physiology behind chronic neck pain. The rationale behind an active vs. passive approach. Keys to recovery. Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE  ...

Send a text   In today’s Episode 41-Crepitus! Snap,Crackle and Pop I talk a bit about what crepitus is and when you should worry about it. I’ll talk about inflammation, structural deformity, joint surfaces, joint position, weakness and much more! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to chec...

Send a text      Today I talk about Unilateral Pes Planus, causes of pes planus and what walking on a pes planus foot can present like. I will bring up how callus patterns and hallux valgus are signs of a pes planus foot and the incidence of plantar fasciitis on the side of a long leg. Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. WE H...

Send a text     In Episode 39-The Diabetic Foot in Orthopedics with special guest Dr. Larry Crystal we talk about: what A1-C is, precautions when treating the diabetic foot, common signs and symptoms of diabetes, the dangers of not treating diabetes, callus formation and what it means and much more!! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of...

Send a text       In Episode 38-Cervical Spine Tips with Neurosurgeon Dr. Nick Arredondo we chat about the following: Identifying “Red Flags” when evaluating the cervical spine. We discuss the effects on smoking in regards to surgery and recovery. We review the importance of recognizing myelopathy and much more! Cervical fusion and cervical disc replacement. This episode… One on one Coaching? We h...

Send a text      Fibromyalgia: What is it and how do you manage it? Today I talk about the signs of fibromyalgia and how experience has been so very instrumental in how I manage patients with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia can be complicated! Let me help you with some pointers that can make your treatment more effective. Want to… WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Join our email list...

Send a text The Marquis Maneuver-A new special test for the cervical spine. -Have you wanted to be more specific with identifying the level of nerve root compression in the c-spine? -Do you ever have trouble determining the difference between a rotator cuff tear and cervical nerve root compression? -Would you like to be able to… Here is how I do the Marquis Maneuver WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click H...

Send a text     Is it a cervical spine disc herniation or a rotator cuff tear?? I hear this all the time. This is not always so easy to sort out. Shoulder specialists and neurosurgeons have even told me that they on occasion have had difficulty teasing these out. Don’t let this topic scare you!! I will… This is how I differentiate the between a cervical spine problem and shoulder problem: The Marq...

Send a text         In today’s podcast I explain how identifying an upper motor neuron lesion can be very important when evaluating your orthopedic patients. I will talk about the following: Hoffman’s Sign Hyperefflexia Babinski sign/reflex Clonus. I will explain how to perform them, why they are important, what you should evaluate next, what the test… This is my most popular video on YouTube: The...

Send a text     Today I will be getting back to the basics regarding the cervical spine. I will talk about the following: The central spinal foramen Facet orientation Cervical discs Nerve roots and the foramen surrounding them The vertebral artery The structures that are compressed and/or opened with certain motions. This podcast will be the beginning… Cervical Spine Playlist WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE...

Send a text In Episode 32 I talk about what healthcare providers need to know about orthotics! When to request them, who is the right candidate for orthotics, different diagnoses treated with orthotics and much more! There are many different types of orthotics to go on many different foot types. I’ll help you sort through this so… WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Join our email...

Send a text      Episode 31 of the Ortho Eval Pal Podcast Today we dive into the depths of shoulder arthroplasty with Dr. Jessica Aronowitz. Dr. Aronowitz is a Fellowship trained orthopedic physician who specializes in the shoulder and elbow. In this episode we talk about who is the right candidate for shoulder arthroplasty, the differences between… WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it...

Send a text In today’s episode I talk about how to recognize metatarsalgia and Morton’s Neuroma. They can look alike but are very different. Here are a few pearls to go by when evaluating the forefoot. Metatarsalgia is most common between the 2nd and 3rd distal metatarsal heads. Loss of plantar fat pad can contribute to metatarsalgia A... Video of patient with Metatarsalgia WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!!...

Send a text In today’s episode I talk about my favorite diagnosis to evaluate and treat: Plantar Fasciitis. I know, I know…There are many different names for this problem but for the sake of simplicity we will call it Plantar Fasciitis. I’ll talk about the diagnosis of PF, problems that look like PF and how I like to… Here is an evaluation of a patient with Plantar Fasciitis WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!...

Send a text Today in Episode 28 we talk about “Posterior Heel Pain”. There are a handful of problems that can cause this. I’ll talk about common causes and related diagnoses. Of course we will discuss treatment tips to help you succeed in managing these problems. Don’t be afraid to ask questions… That is the best way to… WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Join our email list: Hit...

Send a text   In this episode I talk about the impact of different surfaces on your gait. Identifying the surface a patient exercises on can help make the diagnosis process easier. I’ll talk about how the treadmill impacts LE function. Walking on a cambored road can affect foot and ankle function. Using an oval track can impact… WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Join our email l...