Chuck, Sam, and Miles discuss lumbar strains and other spine injuries, and the role of physical therapy in return to activity.

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Sam, Chuck, and Miles discuss the variables to consider with an athlete's return to activity. When a patient has a fracture or other acute injury, it's important to discuss expectations for return to play and what factors may affect that timeline.

Ortho PAs Sam Dyer, Chuck Dowell, and Miles Gilbreath discuss what to go over with patients when it comes to returning to activity after surgery. What is important to know about each surgeon's protocols? How does a patient's strength and activity level impact a decision on when to have surgery, what procedure to have, and what to try after surgery.

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Sam talks with Kevin Whorton about the newest report and the continuing trends of the profession.

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What conversations do you have with your patients regarding return to activity? In Part 1, Sam, Chuck and Miles discuss steroid injections, and how a patient's goals can dictate a course of action. For a runner with knee osteoarthritis, what is important to consider?

Chuck Dowell, PA-C covers an interesting find in ortho urgent care. When there is a chronic injury in an athlete, consider a functional evaluation.

Next week, back with Sam, Chuck, and Miles for a discussion on return to play.

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, discusses a commonly missed lower extremity injury. Remember, don't just focus on what appears to be the location of injury, but palpate above and below. Is there soft tissue or structural damage to these areas?

Chuck, Miles, and Sam discuss mistakes in orthopaedics and how to ensure the best care for our patients. Part 4 of 4 includes a discussion of fracture follow-up.

What Happens When Stuff Happens - Part 3 by Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery | Sam Dyer, PA-C, MHS, Chuck Dowell, MS, PA-C, ATC, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, MCHS

Sam Dyer, PA-C, Chuck Dowell, PA-C, and Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, share examples of mistakes in orthopedic care. Part 2 includes what happens with missed fractures, fracture angulation, and when things don't go the way you want them to.