the orthoPA-c

Sam speaks with Les Phillips, PhD on pain psychology and its application within orthopaedics. Part one of a three part series. https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast

Board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Alexia Soria, MD speaks with Sam about common injuries in an urgent care setting, including nailbed injuries and metacarpal fractures, and indications for conservative care vs surgery.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Alexia Soria talks with Sam about common hand and wrist injuries we may see in the Urgent Care setting. Dr. Soria practices at EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region. As a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, she specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow.

Attorneys Sara Lincoln and Scott Addison of Lincoln Derr, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, discuss how PAs can minimize legal risk in Part 3 in a series on medical malpractice. The orthoPAc podcast is a weekly discussion on up-to-date orthopaedic topics for the busy clinician. Sit back, relax and listen while we attempt to fill in the gaps between education, current events and real world practice. New episodes out every Wednesday! https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast The Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) is a professional organization dedicated to providing common direction for PAs in orthopaedics. Discounted CME for members! https://paos.org/

Attorneys Sara Lincoln and Scott Addison of Lincoln Derr, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, discuss their work defending medical providers and walk us through what to look for in medmal insurance coverage. The orthoPAc podcast is a weekly discussion on up-to-date orthopaedic topics for the busy clinician. Sit back, relax and listen while we attempt to fill in the gaps between education, current events and real world practice. New episodes out every Wednesday! https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast The Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) is a professional organization dedicated to providing common direction for PAs in orthopaedics. Discounted CME for members! https://paos.org/

Attorneys Sara Lincoln and Scott Addison of Lincoln Derr, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, discuss their work defending medical providers and walk us through what happens in the event of a lawsuit. The orthoPAc podcast is a weekly discussion on up-to-date orthopaedic topics for the busy clinician. Sit back, relax and listen while we attempt to fill in the gaps between education, current events and real world practice. New episodes out every Wednesday! https://paos.org/page/orthoPAcPodcast The Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) is a professional organization dedicated to providing common direction for PAs in orthopaedics. Discounted CME for members! https://paos.org/

Sam talks with Bryan Saltzman, MD about cell-based therapies, covering present applications and future possibilities. Why is "Stem Cell Therapy" a misleading name?

Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon Bryan Saltzman goes into further detail on Platelet Rich Plasma, from indications for Leukocyte Poor and Leukocyte Rich, to what protocol patients should follow before and after receiving this injection.

Dr. Bryan Saltzman is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. In part one of Sam's conversation with him, he discusses his own research and other recent literature about the efficacy of orthobiologics for various orthopaedic conditions and procedures. Dr. Saltzman spoke at the most recent PAOS subspecialty conference Extremities in the Carolinas - available for enduring credit category 1 CME.

Sam speaks with Kevin Whorton, who heads up the annual practice and salary survey for the PAOS. What do the numbers say about PAs practicing in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2020? The survey is part of membership in the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery. It is also available for purchase for non-members.

Sam speaks with Dr. Richard Rutherford, an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in adult joint reconstruction, about how to work up a suspected total joint infection and what happens.

Part III - Sam speaks with Dr. David Marks about pain psychiatry and what we might see in orthopaedics. What tools are available to help us as we treat acute and chronic pain?

Part II of Sam's conversation with Dr. David Marks about his work as a Pain Psychiatrist from the "fifth vital sign" to current guidelines.

David Marks, MD, is a pain psychiatrist, discussing the difference between acute and chronic pain, and the 4 A's of analgesia, in part 1 of a 3 part discussion.

Lisa Shock, DrPH, MHS, PA-C speaks with Sam about how to find a new job and what you need to negotiate.

Earlier this semester, Sam talked with Laura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C, about the impact that COVID-19 has had upon PA students in the class of 2020 and 2021 and some of the adjustments made. Laura is the Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University.

Laura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C is the Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Assistant Program at Campbell University. She discusses with Sam what makes a PA school application stand out.

Sam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatments of the shoulder, including history of certain procedures and techniques, and case studies. In this episode we also provide a preview of an interview with Rick Merklinger of the Johnson and Johnson Institute, discussing Ethicon Wound Care and new edcational resources for PAs: https://jnjinstitute.com/en-us/online-profed-resources/physician-assistant

Dawn Morton-Rias, president and CEO of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) discusses the PANRE take home pilot and how it fits into future PA recertification.

Dave Mittman, PA, DFAAPA, is the Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and discusses with Sam his work on Optimal Team Practice and the future.

Sam and Nicholas Viens, MD, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss what to consider with foot fractures, especially those that are often misdiagnosed or missed. Dr. Viens practices in Chapel Hill and Durham, NC at EmergeOrtho.

Rheumatologist Linda Belhorn discusses Rheumatology in orthopedics: differential diagnosis, screening labs and referrals, and current treatments

It's Physical Therapy Month! Sam's guest, Eric Chapman, PT, MHA, Cert MDT, CKTP, is a Physical Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation and Advanced Practice Providers at EmergeOrtho.

Sam speaks with Dr. Bill Mallon; professional golfer, orthopaedic surgeon, Olympic historian, and published author. Dr. Mallon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Today's episode is about treatment of the elbow - stay tuned for an upcoming episode about treatment of the shoulder!

Jeanine Gargiulo, PA-C speaks with Sam about clinician burn-out, and what signs to look for in yourself or your coworkers.

Sam talks with Dr. Nicholas Viens about foot fractures, from exam and xray to surgical indications. What should we look for when presented with a hindfoot injury? Stay tuned for another episode with Dr. Viens soon, to discuss the midfoot and forefoot.

Sam speaks with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C. Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.

Sam speaks with NCCPA President/CEO Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C. Starting a conversation; racism and gender inequality in healthcare - where we are, why are we here, and next steps.

Alyssa Zantello, PA-C, shares with Sam her experience in the early outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. When her outpatient orthopaedic clinic slowed down, she spent six weeks treating COVID patients in New York alongside other PAs and NPs from around the country.

Andrew Zimmerman, PA-C specializes in the spine, and talks with Sam about the terms Spondylosis, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. Discussion of surgical procedures including 360 fusion (ALIF / PLIF)