Ortho on the go
Episodes
22 episodes
Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures
We walk through how pediatric distal radius fractures behave differently from adult injuries, using real X-ray cases to show what to measure and why it matters. We focus on remodeling potential, age-based angulation limits, and practical castin...
Distal Radius Fracture Essentials
A snowboard edge catch, a fall on an outstretched hand, and a wrist that instantly looks wrong. We take you step-by-step through a classic distal radius fracture presentation in orthopedic urgent care, featuring a 22-year-old with dorsal displa...
High Ankle Sprain
A “simple ankle sprain” can be the most expensive diagnosis in sports medicine when it’s wrong. We’re unpacking a case that looks ordinary at first glance: a 16-year-old wrestler who can still walk, has normal-looking initial X-rays, and yet ca...
Case presentation on greater tuberosity fracture
In this episode we discuss a case presentation regarding a greater tuberosity fracture in a young patient. The X-rays and video presentation can be seen on the YouTube channel.
A case of hip injury in track athlete!
In this episode we discuss a case presentation regarding a commonly seen hip injury in young athlete. The X-rays and video presentation can be seen on the YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/5PsWcvPSaI0
Case discussion regarding recurrent Effusion in young athlete
In this episode we will discuss a case regarding recurrent effusions in a young athlete. The images including x-rays, MRI and operative photos can be seen on the YouTube channel for the podcast.
Discussion on how to evaluate and treat concussions
This episode I talk with Emily Kosderka Ph.D., ATC Assistant Professor at Linfield University. Emily's research is in the use of exercise as a therapeutic intervention following sport-related concussion and she hopes her work will further our und...
All things Hip
This is a great episode with the team at Summit Physio and Performance on all things hip. Dr. Tessa Kothe and Dr. Cat Cui, join me as we dive into the most common hip problems we see, how to diagnosis and fix them. Discuss specific PT exercises ...
The importance of Youth Athletics
This is a great episode; I am joined by Laura Rinne (@coach_laurarinne) youth athletics coach and CrossFit level 2 certified trainer. We discuss all things involving youth athletics including when to start, how to prevent injury, how to motivate ...
Common hand and wrist complaints, how to evaluate and treat them.
In this episode I am joined by Vanessa Smith, PA-C. She is the founder of OrthoRefresh.com an online platform with talks and videos involving evaluation, casting, splinting and treating upper extremity complaints. We have a great conversation abo...
Common Ski and Snowboard injuries
In this episode I am joined by Darin Yantis, DPT. We discuss common ski and snowboard injuries that we see in the Orthopedic and PT clinic. We address symptoms to watch out for, injury prevention, exercises to warm up and prepare for these dynam...
Discussion regarding evaluation, treatment and return to sports after acute ankle sprains
I am joined in this episode by Dagan Cloutier, PA-C. Dagan is an orthopaedic PA working in New Hampshire, editor and chief of JBJS Journal of Orthopaedic for Physician Assistants. He currently specializes in orthopaedic urgent. care. In this episo...
Chronic Lower back pain
Part 2 of our conversation with Tessa Kothe PT, DPT, CF-L1 from Summit Physio & Performance. This episode we focus on chronic lower back pain, with commonly seen reasons for this pain. Link to video of exercise provided by Tessa is below: ht...
How to evaluate and treat acute lower back pain with Tessa Kothe PT, DPT, CF-L1
On this episode I speak with Tessa Kothe PT, DPT, CF-L1 from Summit Physio & Performance. In this two-part series we first discuss how to evaluate and treat acute lower back pain. Tessa also provides a video demonstration and discussion on exercis...
Importance of functional exam in orthopedics
In this episode we discuss the importance of a functional exam in some patients to help aid in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal complaints. We review 2 cases where this functional exam helped to determine the cause of pain and what to...
Pickleball injuries
In this episode I sit down with Darin Yantis, DPT to discuss common pickleball injuries that we both see. We discuss how to prevent injuries, appropriate warm up, strengthening and injury prevention exercises to perform. Darin will also give exam...
Common cause of back pain in older adults
In this episode we discuss a common cause of back pain in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures are one of the most common fragility fractures seen in older adults. We will discuss a case presentation including symptoms to watch out for,...
When should I see Ortho
In this episode we discuss when a patient should seek an orthopedic evaluation. How timing and onset of symptoms is important in determining cause of symptoms. How functional evaluation of patients are important and when to perform them. Also how ...
Pediatric patient with elbow pain
In this episode we discuss a 2 y/o patient that presents with complaints of elbow pain, symptoms are consistent with a nursemaid's elbow injury. We discuss evaluation, imaging and treatment options.
Anterior knee pain in adolescent male
In this episode we will discuss a common cause of anterior knee pain in our school age population. We will review the cause, common symptoms, differential diagnoses and treatment recommendations regarding this.
