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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This is a must listen to episode! If you are a PT, OT, PA, NP, Family Physician and/or Athletic Trainer! I chat with Orthopedic and Sports Specialist Dr. Stephen Thompson about Shoulder instability. We talk about special tests, “Red Flags”, when to refer to ortho and when and how to manage conservatively. Also get a…
In Episode 023-Cervical Spine Clearing “Tips and Tricks” I talk about the importance of performing c-spine clearing when evaluating patients. I’ll show you what process I like to use and why. I discuss pertinent questions to ask, how to perform deep tendon reflexes, sensation testing, manual muscle testing and special tests I like to use. Check…
In this “Episode 022-Most Popular Special Tests for the Shoulder! Evidence and Experience” I get to the meat and potatoes about what special tests for the shoulder I like and what the majority of shoulder surgeons also like. I review some of the special tests and talk about diagnostic accuracy. I also throw in my “two…
Today I talk about Biceps Ruptures and Biceps Tendinitis. I have some great videos that are linked in these show notes. Be sure to know the importance of identifying distal versus proximal biceps ruptures. Episode 021- Biceps Ruptures and Biceps Tendinitis Let’s start with some functional anatomy: The biceps are both an elbow flexor…
In this podcast I talk about the most common nerve related injuries in the shoulder complex. I’ll discuss how I like to identify them, what the common findings are, which muscle groups they innervate and how to manage them. Check out our YouTube shoulder playlist to see some actual patients with nerve related injuries and…
In todaly’s episode I will talk to you about a SIMPLE program that I developed that has been tremendously helpful to patients soon after shoulder surgery. Episode 019-The 3 Day Post-op Shoulder Program will take you through the importance of seeing your patient soon after surgery. This will build patient confidence, decrease pain and increase…
In today’s Podcast: Episode 018-Shoulder Arthritis – Common Signs and Symptoms I talk about how the A-C and Gleno-humeral joints break down and who is at highest risk. I will also discuss how to distinguish between GH arthritis and adhesive capsulitis. If you want to see a video of a patient with severe gleno-humeral arthritis,…
In Episode 017 the 6 most common causes of shoulder external rotation weakness I will help you look at external rotation weakness a little differently. I’m going to ask you to look outside the box with this one and by doing so, you may pick up on unusual diagnoses that get missed on occasion. Make…
In this episode of Rotator Cuff Impingement vs Rotator Cuff Tears you will acquire some insight from experience on how to differentiate between cuff tears and impingement. I’ll talk about common signs and symptoms for each although there is some carry-over between the two. Below are a couple “Cheat Sheets” to help you in…
In today’s episode, Episode 015 – “Rotator Cuff Basics” Anatomy, Innervation and Function! I talk about the most important aspects of the rotator cuff musculature, it’s innervation and function. I always tell people who see Orthopedic patients that the key to proper treatment is a thorough a good evaluation and the key to a…
In this episode of Frozen Shoulder (Part 2) – “Stages and How to Treat it!” I talk about time frames and common presentations during these time frames. I discuss from experience what has worked and hasn’t worked regarding the treatment of frozen shoulders. I mention everything from non-surgical to surgical interventions and when…
In this podcast episode Frozen Shoulder-Who’s at Risk and How to Identify it! I talk about several risk factors that predispose patients to getting a “Frozen Shoulder” and I discuss the most common physical findings that help you confirm the diagnosis of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder. Trust me when I say that you will…
Hello and welcome to Episode 012 – Shoulder Anatomy-Can it be done on a Podcast? In this episode I will focus on key components of the shoulder, discuss “troublesome” anatomy and just give a basic review. There will be more podcasts coming that will focus on individual diagnoses. I hope you enjoy the podcast and…
In today’s episode I talk about Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease. I’ll let you know who is susceptible to getting it, what causes it and how to manage it. In my opinion, it is very easy to diagnose and doesn’t require diagnostic imaging unless the patient fails conservative treatment. Feel free to rate us and leave a review…
In this episode I will talk about how to get a specialist’s attention and how to connect with a specialist for the betterment of the patient. Listen till the end when I give you my secret to how I filled my cell phone contact list with specialist’s numbers. Feel free to contact me here: http://orthoevalpal.com/contact/…
