the orthoPA-c

Part 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 NCAPA

Part 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.

Carmen 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.

Shani 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 com...

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 Leader...

Miguel 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, pas...

Orthopedic 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.

Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon Nicholas Viens, MD discusses common and not so common foot injuries, including stress fractures, turf toe and plantar fasciitis.

Orthopaedic 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!

Orthopaedic 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.

Orthopaedic 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 packa...

In 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 AAP...

For 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.

Lisa 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/

The 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.

The 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...

Orthopaedic 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.

Orthopaedic 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 the...

Last 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.

Last 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.

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.asp

Matthew 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?

Dr. Nicholas Viens discusses common and uncommon ankle injuries seen in athletes and indications for various sugical and nonsurgical treatments. Part II of II.

When 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.

Pain 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?