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Join us next week for new clinical content! Sam discusses his opinion of the American Medical Association's campaign against the PA name change, ability to change specialties, and scope of practice. Ortho Boot Camp registration is now open! Check out PAOS.org for more info about the new offerings this year for those new to the profession or the ortho specialty.

As we return from the annual conference, a further discussion on the history of the American Medical Association and its impact on current challenges in healthcare.

What are some treatment options for patients who have had back surgery but still experience pain? Dr. Baranello, an Interventional Pain Management Specialist at EmergeOrtho in Durham, NC, discusses Neuromodulation. Part 4 concludes our interview with a case study and a discussion of patient selection. If you're in Nashvile this week for the Annual PAOS conference, come by the desk and say hi!

Dr. Baranello is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist at EmergeOrtho. Part 3 of our interview is a discussion of the trial and implant process for the spinal cord stimulator or other neuromodulation device. Limited spaces left! Join us in Nashville for the annual PAOS conference. More info and registration at PAOS.org.

Sam weighs in on an open letter from the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to American Medical Association (AMA) and their recent "scope creep" rhetoric. The letter is available to read and sign here: https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2024/07/aapa-calls-on-ama-to-put-a-stop-to-campaign-against-pas/

Dr. Robert Baranello shares the importance of patient selection when using neuromodulation. Part 2 identifies the patient criteria, as well as covers the Gate Control Theory pain and its application in Spinal Cord stimulation and other form of neuromodulation. Dr. Baranello is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist at EmergeOrtho. For more information from Dr. Baranello, check out Https://ww...

Dr. Robert Baranello discusses the growing field of neurmodulation. In part 1, he covers some of the indications for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Ganglion Root Stimulation, and more. Dr. Baranello practices Interventional Pain Management at the Durham office of EmergeOrtho. For more information, check out Https://www.robertbaranellomd.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram....

Sam shares some considerations for ortho PAs and NPs for ways we can improve the orthopedic care we provide for patients that may not have insurance, may be underinsured, or may have other barriers to care. As he researches for a talk on radiology, he finds some interesting studies about what can make our visits more effective. Join the PAOS in Nashville for the annual conference! Register at PAOS...

Today we share a recording of Dr. Brad Ellison from our Charlotte conference. Dr. Ellison is a board-certified fellowship-trained hip and knee reconstruction specialist. He spoke at our Charlotte conference "Arthritis to Arthroplasty" about imaging of the hip. We have several years of conferences available for members to view for free. Please see our Learning Central for links.

Sam shares some of his favorite interviews. This week is Dr. Virginia Casey's discussion of the pediatric elbow fracture and considerations for treating this difficult injury. Dr. Casey is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatrics and medical director of OrthoCarolina. Her talks are available in our library of virtual content, including prior years that members may view for free!

Sam has written a Manual for Onboarding APPs, which is available for free for PAOS members on the Learning Center. Today we revisit his collection of "Practice Pearls" for new PAs or those new to orthopedics. Check out the entire onboarding manual on the PAOS website by clicking on CME and Learning Center. The PDF is available for download in the Resource Library.

Sam shares some of the practical considerations around the death of a loved one.

In the final part of our interview with Dr. Hall, we discuss supplements and other important considerations for adolescent athletes. Dr. Hall is a primary care sports medicine physician who practices in pediatric orthopedics. He presented on two topics at Ortho in the West. Videos for this conference will be available for purchase for Category I CME at AAPA.org and for a discount for PAOS members...

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, is the guest host for this series with Dr. Hall on Adolescent Sports Nutrition. As a former athlete, Chuck has specialized in Sports Medicine as well as Urgent Care Medicine. Dr. Hall is a primary care sports medicine physician who practices in pediatric orthopedics. He presented on two topics at Ortho in the West. Videos for this conference will be available for purchase for C...

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, is the guest host for this series with Dr. Hall on Adolescent Sports Nutrition. As a former athlete, Chuck has specialized in Sports Medicine as well as Urgent Care Medicine. How can we advise our athletes on best practices for fueling? Dr. Randon Hall shares the basics and how to communicate with patients and their families. What is carb-loading? What is the golden hour? What...

Josh Porter, PA-C, stops by to discuss his work in preventative medicine, specifically obesity medicine, and considerations for optimizing the ortho surgical patient. In the final part of this interview, we discuss considerations for ortho surgery. How do you adjust weight-loss medications before surgery, and when can the patient resume? What side effects are important to discuss? How do you go ab...

Josh Porter, PA-C, stops by to discuss his work in preventative medicine, specifically obesity medicine, and considerations for optimizing the ortho surgical patient. In Part 3, we discuss GLPs and what health risks are associated with GLPs. What are considerations for a holistic treatment of the patient? Josh is a PA with experience in orthopedics and emergency medicine and he's a former board of...

Josh Porter, PA-C, stops by to discuss his work in preventative medicine, specifically obesity medicine, and considerations for optimizing the ortho surgical patient. In Part 2, we discuss the significant risks associated with surgery and the obese patient. How can we optimize the health of these patient and reduce these risks? Josh is a PA with experience in orthopedics and emergency medicine and...

Josh Porter, PA-C, stops by to discuss his work in preventative medicine, specifically obesity medicine, and considerations for optimizing the ortho surgical patient. In Part 1, we cover the basics of obesity medicine and new developments. What are the limitations of a measurement such as Body Mass Index (BMI)? Josh is a PA with experience in orthopedics and emergency medicine and he's a former bo...

Chuck Dowell, PA-C shares a recent ortho urgent care case. Forty-five year old male presenting to clinic with acute onset of fluid collection in the left elbow.

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, returns to the podcast for an Ortho Urgent Care case. What to consider for Knee Effusions, including diagnosis, joint aspiration and treatment.

To conclude our interview with Pediatric Sports Medicine physician Dr. Hall, we discuss little Leaguer's shoulder and the importance of precision in any diagnosis of an overuse injury. Videos from Ortho in the West will be available for purchase for Category I CME at AAPA.org and for a discount for PAOS members at PAOS.org.

In Part 4 of a discussion of overuse injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine physician Dr. Randon Hall covers upper extremity conditions such as Gymnast's Wrist and Little Leaguer's Elbow. Dr. Hall presented on two topics at our recent CME conference, Ortho in the West. Videos for this conference will be available for purchase for Category I CME at AAPA.org and for a discount for PAOS members at PAOS....

Dr. Randon Hall shares approaches to athletes and their families in the diagnosis and treatment of overuse injuries. In part 3, discussion includes various conditions of the knee. Dr. Hall is a primary care sports medicine physician who practices in pediatric orthopedics. He presented on two topics at Ortho in the West. Videos for this conference will be available for purchase for Category I CME a...

Dr. Randon Hall shares approaches to athletes and their families in the diagnosis and treatment of overuse injuries. Are there more effective ways we could be treating shin splints? What kind of imaging is important for 5th MTT apophysitis? Dr. Hall is a primary care sports medicine physician who practices in pediatric orthopedics. He presented on two topics at Ortho in the West. Videos for this c...