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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In Episode 39-The Diabetic Foot in Orthopedics with special guest Dr. Larry Crystal we talk about: what A1-C is precautions when treating the diabetic foot common signs and symptoms of diabetes the dangers of not treating diabetes callus formation and what it means and much more!! Want to get my weekly podcasts as soon…
In Episode 38-Cervical Spine Tips with Neurosurgeon Dr. Nick Arredondo we chat about the following: Identifying “Red Flags” when evaluating the cervical spine. We discuss the effects on smoking in regards to surgery and recovery. We review the importance of recognizing myelopathy and much more! Cervical fusion and cervical disc replacement. This episode…
Fibromyalgia: What is it and how do you manage it? Today I talk about the signs of fibromyalgia and how experience has been so very instrumental in how I manage patients with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia can be complicated! Let me help you with some pointers that can make your treatment more effective. Want to…
The Marquis Maneuver-A new special test for the cervical spine. -Have you wanted to be more specific with identifying the level of nerve root compression in the c-spine? -Do you ever have trouble determining the difference between a rotator cuff tear and cervical nerve root compression? -Would you like to be able to…
Is it a cervical spine disc herniation or a rotator cuff tear?? I hear this all the time. This is not always so easy to sort out. Shoulder specialists and neurosurgeons have even told me that they on occasion have had difficulty teasing these out. Don’t let this topic scare you!! I will…
In today’s podcast I explain how identifying an upper motor neuron lesion can be very important when evaluating your orthopedic patients. I will talk about the following: Hoffman’s Sign Hyperefflexia Babinski sign/reflex Clonus. I will explain how to perform them, why they are important, what you should evaluate next, what the test…
Today I will be getting back to the basics regarding the cervical spine. I will talk about the following: The central spinal foramen Facet orientation Cervical discs Nerve roots and the foramen surrounding them The vertebral artery The structures that are compressed and/or opened with certain motions. This podcast will be the beginning…
In Episode 32 I talk about what healthcare providers need to know about orthotics! When to request them, who is the right candidate for orthotics, different diagnoses treated with orthotics and much more! There are many different types of orthotics to go on many different foot types. I’ll help you sort through this so…
Episode 31 of the Ortho Eval Pal Podcast Today we dive into the depths of shoulder arthroplasty with Dr. Jessica Aronowitz. Dr. Aronowitz is a Fellowship trained orthopedic physician who specializes in the shoulder and elbow. In this episode we talk about who is the right candidate for shoulder arthroplasty, the differences between…
In today’s episode I talk about how to recognize metatarsalgia and Morton’s Neuroma. They can look alike but are very different. Here are a few pearls to go by when evaluating the forefoot. Metatarsalgia is most common between the 2nd and 3rd distal metatarsal heads. Loss of plantar fat pad can contribute to metatarsalgia A…
In today’s episode I talk about my favorite diagnosis to evaluate and treat: Plantar Fasciitis. I know, I know…There are many different names for this problem but for the sake of simplicity we will call it Plantar Fasciitis. I’ll talk about the diagnosis of PF, problems that look like PF and how I like to…
Today in Episode 28 we talk about “Posterior Heel Pain”. There are a handful of problems that can cause this. I’ll talk about common causes and related diagnoses. Of course we will discuss treatment tips to help you succeed in managing these problems. Don’t be afraid to ask questions… That is the best way to…
In this episode I talk about the impact of different surfaces on your gait. Identifying the surface a patient exercises on can help make the diagnosis process easier. I’ll talk about how the treadmill impacts LE function. Walking on a cambored road can affect foot and ankle function. Using an oval track can impact…
Let’s have some fun today:) In Podcast Episode 26 called: LISTEN! Let’s test your LISTENING and EVALUATION skills, I will see how sharp your listening skills are. Start by asking questions that rule out complications. Don’t ask too many open ended questions. Be diligent at “teasing” out certain diagnoses. Today’s patient presentation: 14 y/o…
Don’t miss this episode 25! I chat with the very well respected Lenny Macrina MSPT, SCS, CSCS about shoulder injuries, the “ins and outs” of a cash based practice and much more! Lenny is the co-founder and director of Physical Therapy at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance. Take advantage of the insightful knowledge that Lenny shares…
