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Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to know what to include in your differential. In Part 1, Sam and Chuck discuss a case and some non-MSK causes of back pain.

Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to know what to include in your differential. When do you refer out or send to the Emergency Department? In Part 2, Sam and Chuck discuss pain symptoms from the low back to cervical spine.

Miles 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.

Join 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?

Chuck, 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.

Sam, 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.

Ortho 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.

The 2024 report is out now! One of the most important benefits of membership to Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery is the Annual Practice and Compensation Survey report. When you're asking for a salary increase, find yourself in this report and have good data of what other ortho PAs with your responsibilities make. Check out how this differs by region or state! Sam talks with Kevin Whorton...

What 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?

Chuck 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.

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, discusses a commonly missed lower extremity injury. Remember, don't just focus on what appears to be the location of injury, but palpate above and below. Is there soft tissue or structural damage to these areas?

Chuck, 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.

What Happens When Stuff Happens - Part 3 by Physician Associates in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS

Sam 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.

Sam 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?

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, discusses a recent Ortho Urgent Care case about a two year old complaining of lack of use of the left arm after an injury playing with her older brother.

Sam shares highlights from a previous PAOS conference presentation on arthritis of the elbow. Niloofar Dehghan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder Care, Elbow Care, Fractures & Trauma. Follow along with the presentation on our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/LQrEbzFHnjA PAOS members have access to the videos of all previous PAOS conferences up to 2022. Check out the Learning Ce...

Sam shares highlights from a previous PAOS conference presentation on arthritis of the elbow. Niloofar Dehghan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder Care, Elbow Care, Fractures & Trauma. To view the imaging that goes along with this presentation, check out our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/qBrAgIi-6U4 PAOS members have access to the videos of all previous PAOS conferences up to...

Chuck Dowell, PA-C speaks with 2024 Scholarship Winner Graham Parks, PA-S, on his research review of the Subscapularis-sparing Approach for Anatomical TSA. While the limited exposure of this approach makes it challenging for surgeons to learn, it allows for early unrestricted motion. What do we know so far about how it compares to the traditional approach? What are some considerations for patient...

Part 1 of 2. Christina Thomas, PA-S is one of our 2024 scholarship winners and shares with us her presentation. Chuck Dowell, PA-C, hosts this series of interviews with Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship recipients. Learn more PAOS.org about this annual scholarship opportunity for PA students interested in orthopedics.

Part 1 of 2. Christina Thomas, PA-S is one of our 2024 scholarship winners and shares with us her presentation. Chuck Dowell, PA-C, hosts this series of interviews with Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship recipients. Learn more PAOS.org about this annual scholarship opportunity for PA students interested in orthopedics.

A discussion with Jennifer Orozco-Kolb, Chief Medical Officer of the American Academy of Physician Associates. OUR 200TH EPISODE! In Part 2 we discuss Optimal Team Practice, the future of the profession, and how PAs are improving healthcare access.

A discussion with Jennifer Orozco-Kolb, Chief Medical Officer of the American Academy of Physician Associates. OUR 200TH EPISODE! In Part 1, we discuss the PA Licensure compact, name change, and how far the profession has come.

Chuck Dowell, PA-C discusses the increase in pickleball injuries seen with the increasing popularity of the sport. Achilles tendon ruptures and gastroc injuries or Achilles tendinopathy injuries are common. In this case study, a novice pickleball player was pushing off on his right leg, felt a pop within the right calf/Achilles tendon area, and was unable to continue to play. When do we need to do...

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, shares a case study of a common condition to orthopedic urgent care. How do you talk to a patient about a "Popeye deformity" as they consider surgical vs nonsurgical treatment? We cover mechanism of injury, physical exam, and options for treatment for proximal and distal biceps tears. Guest host Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC is Lead Physician Assistant at Colorado Springs Orthopa...