In Episode 19 of The MSK Minute, I review the when's and why's of arthrocentesis, and answer when arthrocentesis can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com. If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]: The information pr...

In Episode 18 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I review the physical exam special tests for the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com. If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggin...

In Episode 17 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the physical exam special tests for the anterior cruciate ligament and discuss which is the best. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic c...

In Episode 16 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the physical exam of the rotator cuff. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and ...

In Episode 15 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the top 6 references that I have used throughout my career, and recommend to students that I precept and new physician assistants that I mentor. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Top 6 Orthopaedic References ListAAOS Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 5th Edition, AAOS, April Armstrong MDMiller's Review of Orthopaedics, 7th Edition, Mark Miller MD, Stephen Thompson M...

In Episode 14 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the natural physiologic changes of the spine associated with the aging process. In later episode, other potential pathologic conditions caused by the aging process will be discussed. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.The content discussed in this podcast, may be better understood using visual aids. These can be found in the blog article at basicsofortho.co...

In Episode 13 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review basic cervical spine bony, ligamentous, muscular, and nerve anatomy. This will be a good foundation for future episodes in which we will be discussing the cervical spine exam and specific conditions. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com. Discla...

In Episode 12 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discuss knee pain differential diagnosis based on pain location. This could potentially be quite useful with the uptick in the number of telemedicine visits due to COVID-19. Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com. Disclaimer: The information presented i...

In Episode 11 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discuss how to become a PA in orthopaedics. This is part 4 of a Q&A series based on the basicsofortho.com blog post, "Physician Assistants in Orthopaedics: What We Do and How to Become One". Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com. Disclaimer: The in...

In Episode 10 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discusses pros and cons of being a PA in orthopaedic specilty. This is part 3 of a Q&A series based on the basicsofortho.com blog post, "Physician Assistants in Orthopaedics: What We Do and How to Become One". Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  ...