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Jason Patterson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle and practices in the active, outdoorsy community of Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Patterson recently gave a talk at our Phoenix meeting titled “Ankle Arthroplasty, where is the love?”, and agreed to come on our podcast to discuss foot and ankle arthroplasty. Part 1 of 3 - Lesser toes to the greater toe - nonoperative treatment, arth...

Tim Thompson, PAC, discusses proximal humerus fractures and considerations for treatment in part 2 of 2. He also discusses career options for PAs beyond clinical practice and ways to explore what's out there. Tim recently gave a talk on proximal humerus fractures and the treatments of proximal humerus fractures at our meeting Ortho in the West, Feb 23, in PHX. Check out our homepage for a link to...

Tim Thompson, PA-C, discusses proximal humerus fractures and considerations for treatment. Tim recently gave a talk on proximal humerus fractures and the treatments of proximal humerus fractures at our meeting Ortho in the West, Feb 23, in PHX. He discussed several types of treatments and surgeries but admitted he couldn't say what the best treatment is for every fracture because so much depends o...

Ashley Reasey, MPAS, PA-C practices Palliative and Supportive care. She discusses with Sam what to consider as we treat and communicate with patients and their families facing hip fracture and other injuries and conditions. Part 2 of 2.

Ashley Reasey, MPAS, PA-C practices Palliative and Supportive care. She discusses with Sam what to consider as we treat and communicate with patients and their families facing hip fracture and other injuries and conditions. Part 1 of 2.

New interview next week on Palliative Care and orthopedics! Here is part 2 of a conversation between Sam and PA Emeritus Mike Weber, as they discuss how to get involved in leadership in the profession.

Mike Weber, PA-C Emeritus, talks leadership with Sam and what to consider when taking a leadership role.

An episode on Eponyms with host Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS.

Highlights from the newly published Practice and Compensation survey from the PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery. Specific to PAs practicing in orthopedics, the annual survey is a great tool for negotiating a salary or a raise. Kevin Whorton shares what trends he is seeing in the profession based on PAOS members and non-members who completed the survey in 2022. This publication is included in membership t...

Kevin Whorton of Whorton marketing and research discuses the most recent compensation survey. This survey is available to PAOS members at no cost!

In the final installment on E&M coding, Sam and Cindi Crenshaw, CPC, cover details on billing specific to orthopedics, including medications.

We discuss further details of E&M coding and considerations for what we might commonly see in an orthopedic setting. Cindi Crenshaw, CPC, covers more on MDM levels and what is important for us to have in our notes.

Cindi Crenshaw, CPC, presents at our Charlotte conferences on the latest in E&M Coding. She joined us on the orthoPAc to cover what's new in 2023. In Part 2, we begin a discussion on Medical Decision-Making (MDM) and the three categories. Here is the link discussed in the episode: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2019-06/cpt-revised-mdm-grid.pdf Join us in Phoenix for our 4th annual subspecia...

Cindi Crenshaw, CPC, shares what PAs and NPs need to know about the new E&M Coding guidelines for 2023. It's important to know how to code for Time or Medical Decision Making (MDM.) In Part 1, we discuss what's involved in billing for Time. Usually in orthopaedics, we would use MDM, but in what circumstances is it better to use Time? Are these mutually exclusive? What's new in 2023 in the Evaluati...

To end the year, we are sharing the most popular episodes of 2022. The #1 most listened to track of last year was one of Sam's introduction to Distal Radius Fractures - a discussion on X-ray findings, measurements and reductions. Be sure to subscribe to learn more on diagnosing and treating orthopedic problems and what the busy clinician needs to know!

To end the year, we are sharing the most popular episodes of 2022. The #2 most listened to track this year was part of an interview with PM&R Physician Dr. Toone. Be sure to listen to the rest of the interview with Dr. Toone - all earlier episodes of the orthoPAc are free!

To end the year, we are sharing the most popular episodes of 2022. The #3 most listened to track this year was part 2 of an interview with orthopedic trauma surgeon Lisa Cannada, MD. Trauma, triaging trauma, and management of the multiple trauma patient - Part 2. Be sure to listen to the rest of the interview with Dr. Cannada on the orthoPAc!

At our recent Ortho Boot Camp, we covered Orthopedic Urgencies and Emergencies with Kaitlyn Muldoon, PA-C, CAQ-OS, MSPAS, ATC. In part 3 of her interview, she shares with Sam more on Knee Dislocations and Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Registration is open now for Ortho in the West, happening in Phoenix February 17-19, 2023! You do not need to be a member of the PAOS to attend. More info on our...

Part 2 with Kaitlyn Muldoon, PA-C, CAQ-OS, MSPAS, ATC, covering pelvic ring fractures. Registration is open now for Ortho in the West, happening in Phoenix February 17-19, 2023! https://paos.org/events/event_list.asp

Compartment Syndrome and Flexor Tenosynovitis are discussed in part 1 of this interview with Kaitlyn Muldoon, PA-C, CAQ-OS, MSPAS, ATC. How do you recognize Acute Compartment Syndrome? What are Kanavel's signs? Registration is open now for Ortho in the West, happening in Phoenix February 17-19, 2023! https://paos.org/events/event_list.asp

Sports medicine physician Aubrey Armento, MD, and sports nutritionist Amanda McCarthy discuss treatments for Female Athlete Triad in part 3 of our 3 part interview.

The Female Athlete Triad is important to consider for ortho PAs and NPs treating athletes. Sports medicine physician Aubrey Armento, MD, and sports nutritionist Amanda McCarthy cover more on disordered eating and bone health in part 2 of a 3 part interview.

What does low energy availability mean and how is it relevant in the female athlete triad? In Part 1 of 3, Sam speaks with sports medicine physician Aubrey Armento, MD, and sports nutritionist Amanda McCarthy about what to look for as ortho PAs and NPs treating athletes.

Kate Senkosky, PA-C, discusses with Sam some basics of the evaluation and management of bone lesions. In part three of the interview, they also discuss Limb Salvage. Kate Senkosky, PA-C spoke with the PAOS at this year's annual conference. Audio-visual available for purchase for category 1 enduring credit CME at PAOS.org (coming soon to AAPA.org for non-PAOS members).

Kate Senkosky, PA-C, discusses with Sam some basics of the evaluation and management of bone lesions. Sarcomas, Carcinomas, metastatic disease - when do we need to make a referral? Kate Senkosky, PA-C also spoke with the PAOS at this year's annual conference. Audio-visual available for purchase for category 1 enduring credit CME at PAOS.org (coming soon to AAPA.org for non-PAOS members).