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Send us Fan Mail Want to know what really terrifies an orthopedic PA? A haunted house, but it's the deafening silence after you drop an implant in the OR. A haunted house, but it's a 7:45 PM phone call about your postop patient's draining wound. This week on Joint Effort PAs, we're taking you through the ultimate orthopedic haunted house, where the jump scares are clinical, the nightmares are oddly specific, and the horrors are unfortunately all too real. We're sharing the situations that sen...

Send us Fan Mail Healthcare providers spend their careers telling patients to prioritize their health, follow medical advice, and stop ignoring their symptoms. So why are we so terrible at taking our own advice? This week on Joint Effort PAs, we're talking about why healthcare professionals make some of the worst patients. From self-diagnosing and downplaying symptoms to avoiding appointments, working through injuries, and convincing ourselves we know better, we're unpacking the irony of bein...

Send us Fan Mail We hope everyone is still celebrating the last day of PA Week! In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we're diving into the increasingly unrealistic expectations placed on healthcare providers and staff. From patients demanding special accommodations and free services to disrespectful behavior, entitlement, and the expectation of immediate access and convenience, we're talking about what happens when patient-centered care starts crossing professional boundaries. We discuss the ...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Joint Effort PAs, Hannah and Beth are breaking down the knee exam with practical tips, clinical pearls, and a few tricks to help you work smarter, not harder. From ligament testing and meniscal maneuvers to recognizing subtle findings and avoiding common pitfalls, we're talking about how to make your exam more efficient, accurate, and meaningful. Whether you're a new PA finding your footing or a seasoned ortho provider looking to sharpen your skills, this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Having health insurance doesn't always mean having equal access to healthcare. This week, Hannah and Beth dive into the disparities in orthopedic care, exploring how insurance barriers can impact everything from surgical timeliness to postoperative rehabilitation. Are we truly providing the same standard of care to every patient, or does their insurance determine their path to recovery? When patients struggle to follow through with treatment--is it because the system setting ...