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Who gets elbow OA? Sam sums up the evaluation and treatment of this condition. Male laborers in middle age are many of the patients that will present with this more unusual OA. Arthroscopic debridement or open incision? The Elbow OA talk from Dr. Hamid is on the Learning Center. Meetings from previous years, including this one, are free for members PAOS as a reference library. Conferences from this year are available as well -- Earn Category 1 CME credits from home! PAOS Members can purchase CME at the PAOS Learning Center: https://paos.mycrowdwisdom.com/diweb/gateway PAs who are not PAOS members may find these videos available on the AAPA website: https://www.aapa.org/cme-central/cme-on-demand/paos-on-demand/

Sam discusses the Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Longitudinal Assessment, which is a take home exam, as an alternative to the regularly proctored exam. It's important to between PANRE and PANRE-LA several years prior to your recertification.

While we're in Indianapolis for the PAOS Annual Conference, we are sharing a popular interview from earlier this year. Parts 2 and 3 of "Ankle Arthroplasty: Where is the Love" is a conversation with foot and ankle surgeon Jason Patterson, MD and is based on his presentation at our subspecialty conference. Videos of all of our conferences are available at PAOS.org for discounted enduring credit CME. If you're not a member of the PAOS, join today! Or check out "PAOS on Demand" at AAPA.org

Part 3 of 3 - Sam talks with PA Kristin Burton about personal finance for healthcare professionals. Make sure to attend the New PA panel at our annual conference if you're just starting out and want to learn more about the business of being a PA! See you next week! For more from Kristin Burton, check out www.strivewithkristin.com/

Sam talks with PA Kristin Burton about personal finance for healthcare professionals. Make sure to attend the New PA panel at our annual conference if you're just starting out and want to learn more about the business of being a PA! For more from Kristin Burton, check out https://www.strivewithkristin.com/

Sam talks with PA Kristin Burton about personal finance for healthcare professionals. Make sure to attend the New PA panel at our annual conference if you're just starting out and want to learn more about the business of being a PA! For more from Kristin Burton, check out https://www.strivewithkristin.com/

Tate Heuer, VP of Federal Advocacy at the AAPA, shares with us an important way PAs and NPs are limited in caring for federal workers comp patients and efforts to change this. Learn more! https://www.aapa.org/advocacy-central/

Chad Silverberg, DO, MRMD, discusses what to look for in an MRI. Firbrocartilage, muscle strains, and more. Each month the PAOS provides a video for free - link on our homepage! For July 2023, it is one of Dr. Silverberg's talk from Extremities in the Carolinas this Spring1

Chad Silverberg, DO, MRMD, discusses what to look for in an MRI. What does a Cuff tear have to do with the three stooges? Each month the PAOS provides a video for free - link on our homepage! For July 2023, it is one of Dr. Silverberg's talk from Extremities in the Carolinas this Spring1

Nuts and bolts of trauma imaging, Part 2. Chad Silverberg, DO, discusses Wolff's Law and the Mechanostat theory and how we should think about bone adaptation when we interpret images. His full talk at Extremities in the Carolinas is available at PAOS.org to view for free for July 2023 as our "Video of the Month!" Link on the homepage carousel.

Chad Silverberg, DO is a fellowship-trained Musculoskletal Radiologist and recently spoke at our subspecialty conference, Extremities in the Carolinas, on the Basics of Trauma Imaging. Included here are three slides to accompany this discussion: https://youtu.be/s_6YbaBkcZI Check out PAOS.org for our next CME conference as well as conference videos for Category I Enduring Credit! Nonmembers may purchase PAOS on Demand at AAPA.org.

Join us in Indianapolis August 21-25! In this episode, we talk to Scott and Sarah about our upcoming conference. ScottJolman, D.SC., PA-C, Lt Colonel US Army (retired), is the Conference Chair of the PAOS annual meetings. Sarah Bolander D.M.Sc., PA-C, associate professor at Midwestern U andLynchburg U, is the Workshop Coordinator. Be sure to register for the conference and any workshops soon! Reserve your room (and book your flight!) at the same time. More info on the PAOS website - https://paos.org/events/event_list.asp

Part 4 of 4 part interview with Nick Patterson, PharmD, BCPS. David N. (Nick) Patterson spoke at our subspecialty conference, Ortho in the West. Our Ortho in the West videos are now available for purchase for enduring credit CME at PAOS.org. Or join us in Indianapolis for our annual meeting August 21-25! Registration is open now.

Discussion of alternatives to opioids and what to consider for the challenges of individual patients, including dosages. Part 3 of 4 part interview with Nick Patterson, PharmD, BCPS. David N. (Nick) Patterson spoke at our subspecialty conference, Ortho in the West. Our Ortho in the West videos are now available for purchase for enduring credit CME at PAOS.org. Or join us in Indianapolis for our annual meeting August 21-25! Registration is open now.

What are the goals of therapy when managing postoperative pain? Part 2 of 4 part interview with Nick Patterson, PharmD, BCPS. David N. (Nick) Patterson spoke at our subspecialty conference, Ortho in the West. Our Ortho in the West videos are now available for purchase for enduring credit CME at PAOS.org. Or join us in Indianapolis for our annual meeting August 21-25! Registration is open now.

What are the goal of therapy when managing postoperative pain? Part 1 of 4 part interview with Nick Patterson, PharmD, BCPS. David N. (Nick) Patterson was a popular speaker at our Denver annual conference and came back for our subspecialty conference, Ortho in the West. Our Ortho in the West videos are now available for purchase for enduring credit CME at PAOS.org.

Dr. Tim Bert is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon and recently spoke at the PAOS subspecialty conference, Ortho in the West. Part 3 of 3. Discussion of operative intervention, including surgical outcomes and typical post-op courses.

Dr. Tim Bert is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon and recently spoke at the PAOS subspecialty conference, Ortho in the West. Part 2 of 3. What are we looking for on XR? Are there patients that benefit from PT? How can an IA injection aid in the diagnosis? Here's a video about the measurements discussed in this episode, the LCEA, the ACEA, and Alpha Channel: https://youtu.be/YfS-QhUO_UU

Dr. Tim Bert is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon and recently spoke at the PAOS subspecialty conference, Ortho in the West. What is FAI and what causes it? What are the risk factors? What is the difference between CAM and pincer impingement? Are there common concomitant injuries or pathologies associated with FAI? What would be a typical patient who we might see with this problem? Part 1 of 3.

Part 3 of 3. Nuts and bolts of ankle arthroplasty. 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?” which will be available at PAOS.org for discounted enduring credit CME. "PAOS on Demand" is also available for non-PAOS members at AAPA.org

Part 2 of 3. 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?” which will be available at PAOS.org for discounted enduring credit CME. "PAOS on Demand" is also available for non-PAOS members at AAPA.org

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, arthrodesis, fusion, and more.

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 our video of the month, featuring this talk.

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 on the patient's goals and expectations from the surgery. What are the pros and cons of each surgical repair?

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 to the PAOS.

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 subspecialty conference Ortho in the West! https://paos.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1690664&group=

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 Evaluation and Management (E&M) Services Guidelines? Cindi Crenshaw, CPC, is with OrthoCarolina and presented recently at our Ortho Boot Camp. Make sure to join us at an upcoming conference for more on the latest coding and billing! https://paos.org/events If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and please take a moment to leave a review. Thank you for listening to the orthoPAc!

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 2023 conferences here: https://paos.org/events/event_list.asp

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).

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).

Pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jaren Riley discusses scoliosis and preservation of spine motion. In Part III, Dr. Riley covers VBT vs fusion and considerations for the family in deciding what treatment option works best to reach their goals.

Pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jaren Riley discusses scoliosis and preservation of spine motion. In Part II, Dr. Riley covers the basics of Vertebral Body Tethering. Stay tuned for part 3 for more on how to discuss VBT vs fusion with families and considerations today for this new procedure.

Pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jaren Riley discusses scoliosis and preservation of spine motion. In Part 1, a discussion of the history of surgical treatment for scoliosis. What do the data show on physical therapy for pain relief and for addressing the shape of the spine? What is the role of bracing? What considerations are important when discussing fusion with our patients? PAOS members may purchase the CME videos from PAOS in the Mile High City, which includes a talk with Dr. Riley on innovative spine treatment for pediatrics, at the Learning Center on the website (and you can become a member on our website!) Nonmembers will be able to purchase PAOS on Demand at the AAPA site! https://paos.org/