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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Have you ever treated Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? If so, you know how important it is to recognize this devastating problem early. If you haven’t ever treated it, then you need to listen carefully to this episode. -Understand the importance of early recognition. -Treat this with a team approach. -Know how treatment of…
Get a better feel for the neurosurgical side of the management of low back pain. Dr. Wahlig and I keep this simple and easy to understand. I am sure you will learn lots today when we talk about the following: What are the “Red Flags” to be concerned about when evaluating patients with LBP…
Today’s talk is geared toward helping you understand interventional pain management for lumbar spine pain. We discuss the following: -Process and procedure for performing an interventional injection -Indications for lumbar spine injections -Time frames for response from infections -Precautions to be taken prior to injecting -Understanding the importance of a team approach when treating…
In today’s show: Episode 51-How to Manage Lumbar Nerve Root Compression/Irritation Issues I talk about how to manage nerve root compression from a general medical standpoint. Remember, there are many different philosophies about how to treat these. Mine is experience based and has been very successful. Be sure to follow us on YouTube…
Today is Day 5 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of S1 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your…
Today is Day 4 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L5 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your…
Today is Day 3 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L4 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your…
Today is Day 2 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L3 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your…
Today is Day 1 of our Nerve Root Compression Podcast Superset. The topic for today’s episode is “Signs and Symptoms of L1-L2 Nerve Root Compression” I will discuss loss of sensation, reflex findings, motor weakness patterns, pain patterns and much more! I’ll also be adding tidbits from experience to help with your…
This episode will be the start of a lumbar nerve root compression series. Today we talk causes of NRC and for the next 5 days straight a podcast superset. Each day I’ll highlight each level of the lumbar spine where nerve root compression can occur. Be sure to follow us on YouTube and…
Today in Episode 44-Lumbar Spine Basics I break down the lumbar spine just to get started. I’ll talk about: The lumbar disc Vertebral body size Lumbar facet orientation Vertebral foramen Central cord canal Transverse Abdominus muscles and multifidus muscles Effects of flexion and extension on the lumbar spine. Be sure to follow us on…
Are you wondering what employers are looking for in an employee? Nervous about going to an interview for your first job? Learn some of the tips and pearls from years of experience regarding starting a new job in the healthcare field. In Episode 43-Pointers for new grads in the healthcare field looking for a good job!…
] In today’s episode, Chronic Neck Pain-A very real and very treatable problem I talk about the following: Causes of chronic neck pain. Physiology behind chronic neck pain. The rationale behind an active vs. passive approach. Keys to recovery. Review of my favorite exercises for chronic neck pain. Be sure to follow us on…
In today’s Episode 41-Crepitus! Snap,Crackle and Pop I talk a bit about what crepitus is and when you should worry about it. I’ll talk about inflammation, structural deformity, joint surfaces, joint position, weakness and much more! Want to get my weekly podcasts as soon as they come out? Click here to sign up: Ortho Eval Pal…
Today I talk about Unilateral Pes Planus, causes of pes planus and what walking on a pes planus foot can present like. I will bring up how callus patterns and hallux valgus are signs of a pes planus foot and the incidence of plantar fasciitis on the side of a long leg. Finally, I…
