Physician Associates in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS

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Thanks for joining us for the orthoPAc podcast, the official podcast of the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery. Hosted by Ortho PAs Sam Dyer, Chuck Dowell, and Miles Gilbreath, discussions are shared each week on up-to-date orthopedic topics for the busy clinician.

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Physician Associates in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Peptides and Regenerative Medicine - Part 2 08.07.2026

Robert S. Dill, PA-C, discusses with Chuck his work in Regenerative medicine. Part 2 of the conversation includes considerations for GLP-1. Peptides have been used as adjuncts to help with soft tissue repair, reduce inflammation and improve healing after surgery, but are not FDA approved at the time of this recording. This means it's important to get treatments from compounding pharmacies or other...

Peptides and Regenerative Medicine - Part 1 01.07.2026

Robert S. Dill, PA-C, discusses with Chuck his 28 years as a PA, including ortho and ER work, and his recent work in Regenerative medicine. Part 1 includes BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157.) Peptides have been used as adjuncts to help with soft tissue repair, reduce inflammation and improve healing after surgery, but are not FDA approved.

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 4 23.06.2026

Chuck and Miles go over MSK Radiology basics with Brooke Beckett, MD. Dr. Beckett is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 4 of 4, we discuss considerations for ordering imaging and the importance of clinical exam. How do you get better at reading MR images? 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the...

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 3 17.06.2026

Chuck and Miles go over MSK Radiology basics with Brooke Beckett, MD. Dr. Beckett is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 3, the discussion covers MRI as well as CT. What's best in an acute setting vs further out from the injury? What about for osteopenic patients? 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront...

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 2 10.06.2026

Brooke Beckett, MD, is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 2, we look at a radiograph and discuss basics of appearance of air, fat, tissue, bone and metal. What do you tell patients who are worried about radiation for a CT scan or xray? 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the latest for Ortho PAs...

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 1 03.06.2026

Brooke Beckett, MD, is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 1 of her interview, she discusses with Chuck and Miles some important core concepts for reading radiographs and ordering images in general. 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the latest for Ortho PAs - registration open now for PAOS memb...

Case Study: Volleyball player with Pars fracture 27.05.2026

When an athlete presents with low back pain, how often is it a pars fracture? Chuck shares a recent example of spondylolysis and discusses diagnosis through nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Check out this episode on our youtube channel for xrays, MR imaging, and slides. https://www.youtube.com/@PAOSnews

Case Study: Distal Biceps Tear 20.05.2026

This week Chuck shares a case study on how to identify and treat distal biceps tears

Real Talk with the Joint Effort PAs - Part 4 13.05.2026

Chuck and Miles conclude a discussion with Hannah and Beth of the Joint Effort PAs podcast.

Real Talk with the Joint Effort PAs - Part 3 06.05.2026

Chuck and Miles continue a discussion with Hannah and Beth of the Joint Effort PAs podcast.

Real Talk with the Joint Effort PAs - Part 2 29.04.2026

Chuck and Miles are back this week with Hannah and Beth of the Joint Effort PAs podcast. In Part 2, they discuss building trust and working effectively with the other members of your team as practicing ortho PAs.

Real Talk with the Joint Effort PAs - Part 1 22.04.2026

This episode, Chuck and Miles are joined by Hannah and Beth of the Joint Effort PAs podcast. In Part 1, they discuss how Hannah and Beth decided to start the podcast and how it relates to their careers as practicing ortho PAs.

Research on spinal imaging - Part 2 15.04.2026

We're back this week for the final episode with Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C, an Orthopedic PA specializing in pediatric spinal deformity, and the Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In a continued discussion, Dr. Knott talks about a method he helped develop to image and diagnose spinal deformities without X-Rays using digital photography and surface to...

Research on spinal imaging - Part 1 08.04.2026

We're back this week with Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C, an Orthopedic PA specializing in pediatric spinal deformity, and the Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In a continued discussion, Dr. Knott talks about a method he helped develop to image and diagnose spinal deformities without X-Rays using digital photography and surface topography.

The Future of PA Education - Part 2 01.04.2026

We're back this week with Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C, Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In part 2 of the interview, Myles and Chuck ask about the future of residencies for PAs.

The Future of PA Education - Part 1 25.03.2026

Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C is an ortho PA specializing in pediatric spine. He's also the Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In part 1 of the interview, Myles and Chuck ask, will PA training move to a doctoral degree for entry-level training? What is happening with transitional doctorate programs nationwide?

Martial Artists and Hip Pathology - Part 3 18.03.2026

Chuck and Miles are back this week with Alli Mack, PA-C, MS, MPH for the final installment discussing sports injuries of the hip and about being a karate athlete herself. Alli is a board-certified Physician Associate practicing at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, where she completed an APP orthopedic residency.

Martial Artists and Hip Pathology - Part 2 11.03.2026

Alli Mack, PA-C, MS, MPH talks with Chuck and Miles about sports injuries of the hip and about being a karate athlete herself. Alli is a board-certified Physician Associate practicing at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, where she completed an APP orthopedic residency.

Martial Artists and Hip Pathology - Part 1 04.03.2026

Martial Artists and Hip Pathology - Part 1 by Physician Associates in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS

Case Presentation - Snowboarder with Distal Radius Fracture Part 2 of 2 25.02.2026

Chuck shares a case of a snowboarder with a fractured distal radius from a fall. In part 2, he discusses age considerations for acceptable angulation as well as healing potential.

Case Presentation - Snowboarder Distal Radius Fracture Part 1 of 2 18.02.2026

Chuck shares a case of a snowboarder with a fractured distal radius from a fall. He gives advice on interpreting imaging and treatment such as splinting.

Case Presentation - Sprained Ankle from Forced External Rotation 11.02.2026

Chuck shares a case of a young wrestler with an ankle sprain from forced external rotation. He stresses the importance of identifying the mechanism of injury.

Case Presentation - Painful Shoulder from a Fall 04.02.2026

This episode Chuck presents a case from a patient he recently saw for sore shoulder from a fall.

Ortho Oncology, What Not To Miss - Part 4 28.01.2026

Chuck and Miles are back this week for the final episode in the series with Dr. John deVries, MD, who spoke at our annual conference on Orthopaedic Oncology. They discuss with him some more highlights from his talk.

Ortho Oncology, What Not To Miss - Part 3 21.01.2026

Chuck and Miles are back this week for part three with Dr. John deVries, MD, who spoke at our annual conference on Orthopaedic Oncology. They discuss with him some more highlights from his talk.

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