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An orthopedic interest group in PA school? A novel way to improve MSK education in PA programs - Part 2 Jul 22, 2026

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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

An orthopedic interest group in PA school? A novel way to improve MSK education in PA programs - Part 1 Jul 15, 2026

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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

Peptides and Regenerative Medicine - Part 2 Jul 08, 2026

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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.

Peptides and Regenerative Medicine - Part 1 Jul 01, 2026

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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.

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 4 Jun 23, 2026

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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

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 3 Jun 17, 2026

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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

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 2 Jun 10, 2026

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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

MSK Radiology Basics - Part 1 Jun 03, 2026

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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

Case Study: Volleyball player with Pars fracture May 27, 2026

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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

Case Study: Distal Biceps Tear May 20, 2026

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This week Chuck shares a case study on how to identify and treat distal biceps tears

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