108 episodes

the orthoPA-c Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS

- Science
- 4.9 • 32 Ratings

Thanks for joining us for the orthoPAc podcast, hosted by Sam Dyer, president of the Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery. Discussions each week on up to date orthopedic topics for the busy clinician.

- AUG 10, 2022
Skeletal traction outside the OR - Part 1

Skeletal traction outside the OR - Part 1

John Kodosky, PA-C, discusses with Sam the advances, best practices, and indications for skeletal traction prior to / outside the OR.
- 10 min
- AUG 3, 2022
Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 4

Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 4

Rawad Hamzi, MD, presented at the PAOS conference, Extremities in the Carolinas on multimodal analgesia in orthopedics.

Dr. Hamzi is an Assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Section of Regional Anesthesia and acute pain management.
- 17 min
- JUL 27, 2022
Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 3

Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 3

Rawad Hamzi, MD, presented at the PAOS conference, Extremities in the Carolinas on multimodal analgesia in orthopedics.

Dr. Hamzi is an Assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Section of Regional Anesthesia and acute pain management.
- 15 min
- JUL 20, 2022
Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 2

Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 2

Rawad Hamzi, MD, presented at the PAOS conference, Extremities in the Carolinas on multimodal analgesia in orthopedics. In Part 2, Sam and Dr. Hamzi discuss the usage of acetaminophen, NSAIDs, gabapentinoids and antidepressants for the purposes of multimodal analgesia.

Dr. Hamzi is an Assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Section of Regional Anesthesia and acute pain management.
- 19 min
- JUL 13, 2022
Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 1

Multimodal Analgesia for the Orthopedic Patient, Part 1

Rawad Hamzi, MD, presented at the PAOS conference, Extremities in the Carolinas on multimodal analgesia in orthopedics. In Part 1, Sam asks about pathways of pain, why Buprenorphine is prescribed, and coexisting factors influencing patients with OA.

Dr. Hamzi is an Assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Section of Regional Anesthesia and acute pain management.
- 19 min
- JUL 6, 2022
Common Lower Extremity Fractures in Pediatrics, Part II

Common Lower Extremity Fractures in Pediatrics, Part II

To see the xray discussed in this episode see our youtube or website: https://youtu.be/J1fblmjkZg4

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Virginia Casey discusses fracture care and considerations for treating the pediatric population.

Dr. Casey recently presented at Extremities in the Carolinas, the PAOS subspecialty conference. These CME videos will be available for enduring credit - on the PAOS website for members, and on the AAPA learning central for non-paos members.
- 16 min

4.9 out of 5

32 Ratings

Thank you!

Listened to your podcast today for the first time…part I mentorship, and episode on Psychological safety in OR. I really enjoyed it and wanted to say thank for your leadership, advancing the PA profession in Orthopaedics for all Ortho PAs! Keep up the good work Sir.

Jason Ehrhart, MPAS, Ortho PA-C
LCDR, MSC, USN

Great new ortho podcast!

What a great new podcast to bless our ears! Very informative and interesting. Excited to hear future episodes and continue to educate myself on various topics from a renowned PAs perspective. Keep up the great content!!!