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PAs in Leadership - A Primary Care Perspective - Part 1 Apr 23, 2025

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James L. Ali, PA-C, DMSc, MBA, DFAAPA is the president of the Society of PAs in Family Medicine, SPAFM. He shares his experience running an APP practice in an underserved community in part 1 of his interview with Sam. Read his article in the recent AAPA here to learn more about Jim and his journey in PA practice: https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2024/11/the-interconnected-journey-of-a-pa-from-rejection-to-innovation-in-primary-care/

A review of common hand conditions and management by a hand PA - Part 4 Apr 16, 2025

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Vanessa Smith, MS, PA-C discusses treatment for hand injuries involving the nail bed as well as trigger finger, including the evidence for epinephrine and lidocaine use in the finger. Vanessa is a hand specialist who created OrthoRefresh.com as an educational tool for providers in primary care and orthopaedics needing a refresher on treating the hand and wrist.

A review of common hand conditions and management by a hand PA - Part 3 Apr 09, 2025

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In Part 3, we cover neurectomy, or denervation, of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, and begin a discussion on treating trigger fingers. Vanessa Smith, MS, PA-C is a hand specialist who created OrthoRefresh.com as an educational tool for providers in primary care and orthopaedics needing a refresher on treating the hand and wrist.

A review of common hand conditions and management by a hand PA - Part 2 Mar 30, 2025

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Vanessa Smith, MS, PA-C is a hand specialist who created OrthoRefresh.com as an educational tool for providers in primary care and orthopaedics needing a refresher on treating the hand and wrist. How do we counsel patients on arthritis? In part 2, Vanessa elaborates on the nonsurgical treatments for CMC Joint Arthritis and key educational ideas such as behavioral modification.

A review of common hand conditions and management by a hand PA - Part 1 Mar 25, 2025

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Vanessa Smith, MS, PA-C is a hand specialist who created OrthoRefresh.com as an educational tool for providers in primary care and orthopaedics needing a refresher on treating the hand and wrist. In today's episode, she discusses ways of explaining osteoarthritis to patients and the nonsurgical treatments available in the "toolbox."

Non-orthopedic causes of Musculoskeletal Pain - Part 4 Mar 16, 2025

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Sam and Chuck discuss how Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic. In the final episode of the series, they discuss systemic diseases and medications that can cause musculoskeletal pain.

Non-orthopedic Causes of Musculoskeletal Pain - Part 3 Mar 11, 2025

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Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to recognize when a patient needs to be referred to another provider. When it comes to the pelvis and the hip joint, what other things might present as musculoskeletal pain? Sam and Chuck discuss some experiences.

Non-orthopedic Causes of Musculoskeletal Pain - Part 1 Mar 04, 2025

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Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to know what to include in your differential. In Part 1, Sam and Chuck discuss a case and some non-MSK causes of back pain.

Non-orthopedic Causes of Musculoskeletal Pain - Part 2 Mar 03, 2025

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Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to know what to include in your differential. When do you refer out or send to the Emergency Department? In Part 2, Sam and Chuck discuss pain symptoms from the low back to cervical spine.

Preventing the Misdiagnosis of Lisfranc Injury: A Clinical Pearl Feb 19, 2025

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Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, speaks with 2024 Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship Winner Haven C. Donovan LAT, ATC, PA-S of DeSales University about the clinical pearl she wrote on Lisfranc diagnosis. 2025 scholarship applications are now being accepted! Check out PAOS.org/scholarship to learn more about this resource for PA students interested in a career in orthopaedics.

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