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You know that feeling when a case just hits… and suddenly you’re thinking about it all the time? Yeah—this episode is about those procedures 😅

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, Beth and Hannah dive into their current ortho crushes—the procedures they’ve been working on with their surgeons that have them fully invested, slightly obsessed, and maybe talking about them a little too much outside of work 👀

From innovative techniques to evolving technology, we break down what makes these procedures so exciting right now:
🦵 MISHA (yes, we’re still thinking about it)
👍 Biopro thumb CMC implant (we’re definitely thinking about it)

We talk through what these procedures are, why they’re gaining traction, what makes them different, and why they’ve completely captured our attention as PAs in ortho.

Because let’s be honest—some cases aren’t just cases… they’re full-on crushes 💅

🎧 Whether you’re in ortho or just love hearing the passion behind what we do, this one’s for you

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March is Athletic Training Month, and we’re highlighting one of the most essential—and often underrecognized—members of the orthopedic care team: the certified athletic trainer (ATC).

In this episode, we sit down with an ATC to break down their role across settings—from sidelines to clinic settings. We discuss injury evaluation, acute management, rehabilitation, and how ATCs work alongside PAs and surgeons to optimize patient outcomes.

We also explore career pathways, challenges within the profession, and how athletic trainers continue to evolve within modern healthcare systems.

If you’ve ever wondered what ATCs really do (beyond tape and ice), this episode is for you.

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Bracket busters, buzzer beaters… and a lot of orthopedic injuries.

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we break down the most common injuries seen during basketball season and March Madness—from the classic ankle sprain to the biggest season ending injuries we've all seen.

We dive into how these happen, how they are managed, and thoughts from the ortho PA perspective.

Whether you’re watching the tournament, working the sidelines, or seeing these injuries in clinic, this episode gives you the orthopedic perspective behind the madness.

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In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we’re talking about the cases that keep orthopedic providers up at night—starting with the big one: joint infections.

From septic joints to postoperative infections -we break down the clinical red flags that make your stomach drop and the decision points that matter most. We also talk through the real-life scenarios that every ortho PA eventually encounters: the “angry joint” that might be more than gout, or the patient message about redness around an incision.

Along the way we share clinical pearls, common pitfalls, and the mental side of practicing medicine—how experience shapes your instincts, when to trust your gut, and why some cases stick with you long after clinic ends.

Whether you're an orthopedic PA, student, ATC, or just love hearing how clinicians think through tough cases, this episode dives into the infections and complications we never want to miss.

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6 years ago, the world stopped—and so did elective orthopedics.

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we take a look back at the early days of the COVID shutdown and how it changed life inside an outpatient orthopedic practice. From empty OR schedules and canceled surgeries to the sudden rise of telemedicine, we talk about what it was like when one of the busiest specialties in medicine suddenly went quiet.

Hannah also shares what it was like being in PA school during the pandemic, navigating disrupted clinical rotations, uncertain training experiences, and learning medicine during one of the most unpredictable times in modern healthcare.

We discuss:

• What the shutdown actually looked like inside an ortho clinic
• How patient care changed overnight
• The strange realities of pandemic medicine
• How COVID impacted surgical training and PA education
• What parts of healthcare changed permanently

Five years later, we’re reflecting on the lessons, the challenges, and the strange moments we’ll never forget.

Because if there’s one thing orthopedics knows—when things break, we figure out how to fix them.

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We’ve heard it all.

“Typing causes carpal tunnel.”
“Steroid injections destroy your joints.”
“PA school is the easy route.”
“Lifting weights ruins your knees.”

In this episode, we’re opening the files and breaking down what’s actually true — and what needs to be retired permanently.

Expect evidence, real clinic stories, and a little myth-busting energy.

Because ortho deserves better than internet folklore.

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In orthopedics, high standards are the norm. We pride ourselves on being efficient, reliable, and unshakeable. But what happens when that drive quietly turns into self-sacrifice?

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we unpack the unspoken martyr complex that so many high-performing orthopedic PAs carry. The pressure to never complain. The instinct to fix everything ourselves. The fear that asking for help makes us look weak, ungrateful, or replaceable.

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Welcome to the Ortho PA Game Show 🎙️🦴

In this episode, we put each other in the hot seat with rapid-fire “this or that,” would-you-rather scenarios, and the ultimate ortho pet peeve questions. From clinic vs OR debates to what irritates us more (no supplies in the room or an unprepared scrub tech?), we’re picking sides and explaining why.

It’s competitive. It’s honest. It’s slightly chaotic.

If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite ortho PAs really think behind the scenes — this one’s for you.