Published by Physician Associates in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS
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Thanks for joining us for the orthoPAc podcast, the official podcast of the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery. Hosted by Ortho PAs Sam Dyer, Chuck Dowell, and Miles Gilbreath, discussions are shared each week on up-to-date orthopedic topics for the busy clinician.
Part 3 of 3. Sam discusses an Orthopedic Interest group of PA students at Shenandoah University. Ella Mannix, PA-S, David Dworaczyk, PA-S, Adam Louie, PA-S and their instructor, Richard Gilbert PA-C share how they are working to increase ortho education opportunities during PA school. In Part 3, they discuss onboarding as a new grad at an ortho practice. What workplaces provide training? How do you weigh pros and cons of residency? For new and experienced Ortho PAs, the PAOS annual conference is a great chance to network and learn the latest in orthopedics! Join us in San Diego August 31 - September 4! https://paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay
Sam sits down with three PA students and their instructor to discuss ways of increasing ortho education opportunities during PA school. Ella Mannix, PA-S, David Dworaczyk, PA-S, Adam Louie, PA-S and Richard Gilbert PA-C discuss the Orthopedic Interest group at Shenandoah University. In Part 2, the students discuss the value shadowing has had for them. Sam shares the importance of getting familiar with xrays. Start with what looks typical and when something looks off. For new and experienced Ortho PAs, the PAOS annual conference is a great chance to network and learn the latest in orthopedics! Join us in San Diego August 31 - September 4! https://paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay
Sam sits down with three PA students and their instructor to discuss ways of increasing ortho education opportunities during PA school. Ella Mannix, PA-S, David Dworaczyk, PA-S, Adam Louie, PA-S and Richard Gilbert, Jr. DMS, PA-C, ATC, DFAAPA discuss the Orthopedic Interest group at Shenandoah University. In Part 1, they discuss each of their backgrounds in relationship to orthopedics and how they began to pursue more MSK knowledge. For new and experienced Ortho PAs, the PAOS annual conference is a great chance to network and learn the latest in orthopedics! Join us in San Diego August 31 - September 4! https://paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay
Robert S. Dill, PA-C, discusses with Chuck his work in Regenerative medicine. Part 2 of the conversation includes considerations for GLP-1. Peptides have been used as adjuncts to help with soft tissue repair, reduce inflammation and improve healing after surgery, but are not FDA approved at the time of this recording. This means it's important to get treatments from compounding pharmacies or other reputable sources, as it is not regulated in the same way as FDA-approved treatments.
Robert S. Dill, PA-C, discusses with Chuck his 28 years as a PA, including ortho and ER work, and his recent work in Regenerative medicine. Part 1 includes BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157.) Peptides have been used as adjuncts to help with soft tissue repair, reduce inflammation and improve healing after surgery, but are not FDA approved.
Chuck and Miles go over MSK Radiology basics with Brooke Beckett, MD. Dr. Beckett is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 4 of 4, we discuss considerations for ordering imaging and the importance of clinical exam. How do you get better at reading MR images? 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the latest for Ortho PAs - registration open now for PAOS members and nonmembers! 😎 paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay
Chuck and Miles go over MSK Radiology basics with Brooke Beckett, MD. Dr. Beckett is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 3, the discussion covers MRI as well as CT. What's best in an acute setting vs further out from the injury? What about for osteopenic patients? 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the latest for Ortho PAs - registration open now for PAOS members and nonmembers! 😎 https://paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay
Brooke Beckett, MD, is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 2, we look at a radiograph and discuss basics of appearance of air, fat, tissue, bone and metal. What do you tell patients who are worried about radiation for a CT scan or xray? 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the latest for Ortho PAs - registration open now for PAOS members and nonmembers! 😎 https://paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay
Brooke Beckett, MD, is a Radiologist and the Director of the Residency Program at Oregon Health and Science University. In Part 1 of her interview, she discusses with Chuck and Miles some important core concepts for reading radiographs and ordering images in general. 👉 Join us at "Ortho by the bay" at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront for the latest for Ortho PAs - registration open now for PAOS members and nonmembers! https://paos.org/mpage/ortho_by_the_bay
When an athlete presents with low back pain, how often is it a pars fracture? Chuck shares a recent example of spondylolysis and discusses diagnosis through nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Check out this episode on our youtube channel for xrays, MR imaging, and slides. https://www.youtube.com/@PAOSnews
Chuck and Miles are back this week with Hannah and Beth of the Joint Effort PAs podcast. In Part 2, they discuss building trust and working effectively with the other members of your team as practicing ortho PAs.
This episode, Chuck and Miles are joined by Hannah and Beth of the Joint Effort PAs podcast. In Part 1, they discuss how Hannah and Beth decided to start the podcast and how it relates to their careers as practicing ortho PAs.
We're back this week for the final episode with Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C, an Orthopedic PA specializing in pediatric spinal deformity, and the Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In a continued discussion, Dr. Knott talks about a method he helped develop to image and diagnose spinal deformities without X-Rays using digital photography and surface topography.
We're back this week with Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C, an Orthopedic PA specializing in pediatric spinal deformity, and the Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In a continued discussion, Dr. Knott talks about a method he helped develop to image and diagnose spinal deformities without X-Rays using digital photography and surface topography.
We're back this week with Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C, Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In part 2 of the interview, Myles and Chuck ask about the future of residencies for PAs.
Patrick T Knott, PhD, PA-C is an ortho PA specializing in pediatric spine. He's also the Director of the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Rosalind Franklin University. In part 1 of the interview, Myles and Chuck ask, will PA training move to a doctoral degree for entry-level training? What is happening with transitional doctorate programs nationwide?
Chuck and Miles are back this week with Alli Mack, PA-C, MS, MPH for the final installment discussing sports injuries of the hip and about being a karate athlete herself. Alli is a board-certified Physician Associate practicing at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, where she completed an APP orthopedic residency.
