Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills
Summary: Paul Marquis shares his knowledge and experience with health care providers regarding orthopedic evaluations and management. He talks about how to streamline evaluations by asking key questions and utilizing objective findings to more efficiently and accurately diagnose patients with orthopedic injuries. We talk about everything "orthopedic" from actual injuries, to communicating with specialists better. Not only will we talk about evidence based practice but discuss more importantly, how experience can be instrumental in your every day practice!
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Episode 85- 3 Most Common Signs of Hip Arthritis Don’t miss these 3 Most common signs of hip arthritis: Hip arthritis can cause groin pain. Difficulty reaching your feet to put socks and shoes on. Loss of hip flexion and internal rotation. Here is a CLASSIC sign of hip arthritis: Video Click HERE to see this…
Episode 84 How to study Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy Better! Anatomy is the basis of the medical world. You need to know anatomy before moving forward with medical studies. There are many great ways to study anatomy but in today’s episode I talk about what has worked well for me and tidbits of info that should help…
Episode 83- 3 Things Medical Providers MUST DO!! Okay everyone, here is where I let loose a bit. Don’t take offense to this but if you want to be good at what you do in ANY profession, you should do at least these 3 things: Listen to your patients. They can often diagnose by what…
Episode 82 – Proper Sling Use. Tips to make your patient more comfortable. Proper sling use is super important! Proper sling fittings are even more important! Here is why: Arm position must be appropriate according to the diagnosis. The Gleno-humeral joint (shoulder ball and socket) need to be brought together. The rotator cuff is more…
Episode 81-Radial Tunnel Syndrome: Don’t mistake it for Tennis Elbow! Today I will talk to you about Radial Tunnel Syndrome. This is commonly missed since tennis elbow is so much more common. In this episode I will talk to you about the following: Common signs and symptoms. Evaluative techniques The use of selective tissue…
Episode 80- How to use a Functional Squat to evaluate your patient. In today’s episode I talk about how I use the Functional Squat to evaluate many of my patients with lower extremity injuries. I’ll be discussing the following: How to set up the patient for the squat. What to observe while a patient is…
Episode 79-Dupuytren’s Contractures Today let’s talk about what a Dupuytren’s Contracture is, who is at higher risk of getting it and how it can affect your shoulder patients. Let’s also talk about how to treat it. In today’s episode I will discuss the following: Collagen deposition. The progression of Dupuytren’s. Early management. High incidence…
Today I will be talking about the following: What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? What causes De Quervain’s? How to evaluate it? Finkelstein’s test. Other causes of radial sided wrist pain. How to treat it conservatively and what to do if that fails and much more Here is a video of how to perform the Finkelstein’s…
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome It’s happened to all of us…you’re turning around and strike your”Funny Bone” on the edge of a chair, desk or the window edge on a boat which I will never forget happening to me 20 years ago. Today I will talk about causes of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, special tests, conservative treatment and…
Dr. Ebonie Rio &The Latest on Lower Extremity Tendinopathy Dr. Rio is a world renowned expert on tendinopathy. She is a physiotherapist and researcher at LaTrobe University in Australia. Today, Dr. Rio graciously takes time our of her busy schedule to discuss with us on the Ortho Eval Pal Podcast the following: The physiologic difference…
Episode 75- Patient expectations and progress over time.Even Do you want to increase your patient compliance? How about decreasing patient frustration? Even better, what about decreasing your frustration? It is very difficult to predict how your patient will do after certain injuries and there are many factors that go into figuring out a prognosis. You…
Episode 73- Conservative Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar spinal stenosis can be quite difficult to treat but in this episode I will talk about some treatment tips and techniques to help you on your way. Today I will talk about the following: Hip flexor mobility/flexibility. Glute and abdominal strengthening. Cardio considerations. Thoracic mobility and…
Lateral Elbow Pain! It’s not always “Tennis Elbow” You’ll hear me talk a lot about Lateral Epicondylitis in this episode. Also, let’s not forget that there are several other generators of lateral elbow pain. I will talk about identifying the following: Lateral epicondylitis vs. radial tunnel syndrome C6 NRC mimicking lateral epi. Unrecognized tears of…
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Evaluation & Pointers Today folks I give you the anatomical picture of lumbar spinal stenosis usually common with lumbar hyperlordosis. I will cover the following: Causes of lumbar spinal stenosis Foraminal stenosis Contributing muscle tightness Weak abdominals Weak glutes Abdominal protrusion Facet overcompression Nerve root compression How to evaluate patients with lumbar…
Shin Splints-Causes and How to Treat Them is the topic of today’s episode. “Shin Splints” are a very common and debilitating problem. I talk a bit about the causes such as weight, activity level, ages most affected, foot biomechanics, shoewear and much more! Areas to look at and consider: Posterior tibialis Anterior tibialis Soleus Stress…
