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...

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 big...

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 cli...

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...

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 ...

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 unpa...

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 u...

Physician Assistants in orthopedics carry significant responsibility for patient care—from clinic evaluations to the operating room and postoperative recovery. Yet many PAs experience burnout not from the work itself, but from feeling unheard a...

We’re recapping our week in orthopedics and diving into the conversations and curiosities that naturally came up along the way — from clinic cases and patient questions to career reflections, tangents, and the real-life stuff that exists outsid...

It's time to level up! We're pushing the boundaries this year in every way possible, scheduling, volume, our sanity, etc. We are also plunging into the world of regenerative medicine. This week, join us as we brush the surface level of how we a...

PA school will teach you a lot… including what not to tolerate while dating.We’re breaking down what dating really looks like during PA school.We cover:Dating classmates (pros, cons, and hard no’s)...

Being an orthopedic PA means living in the gray.In this episode, we dive into the ethical dilemmas unique to orthopedic practice — the moments that don’t show up in textbooks but define real-world decision-making. From surgical vs non-o...

2025 was… a year. We’re taking a look back at the moments that defined the year — the wins, the chaos, and the lessons no one teaches you in PA school.From evolving confidence, our use of AI, and goals going into next ...

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we sip wine and break down the real-world insights behind what its really like starting out early on in practice from our favorite hand surgeon. From creating the PA–surgeon partnership , balancing th...

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we’re breaking down the most common surgeon personality archetypes you’ll encounter- from the hyper-focused perfectionist to the cowboy, with the help of our OR Nurse guest!We talk:

Holiday office parties in medicine hit a little different. One minute you’re talking clinic schedules and call coverage, the next you’re seeing your coworkers in cocktail attire wondering how we all ended up here.In this episo...

Surviving clinical rotations in PA school isn’t for the faint of heart — it’s for the chronically exhausted, over-caffeinated, and wildly determined. In this episode, we break down the highs, lows, and “did that really just happen?” moments of ...

Welcome to another episode of ‘why didn’t anyone warn us about this in PA school?’ We’re talking all things awkward patient encounters — the weird comments, the situations you just aren't quite sure how to handle, and the things we wish we coul...

The holidays are here — which means twinkle lights, family gatherings… and absolute chaos in medicine. In this episode, we dive into why December feels like the Super Bowl of stress for healthcare workers, from...

Ever feel like every rotator cuff tear has its own personality? Some just need a little TLC and a scope… others are galloping straight toward a reverse. In this episode, the Joint Effort PAs saddle up to break down the wild ride from partial te...

Student loans, net worth, and figuring out what “compound interest” actually means — we’re talking money! 💸 In this episode, we sit down with our guest, Dr. John, to break down financial literacy for PAs, physicians, a...

Ever met a patient who can bend their thumb back to their wrist or pop their shoulder out on command? In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we dive into the world of hypermobility syndromes — what they actually mean, how to tell ...

This week on Joint Effort PAs, we’re putting the spotlight on another vital member of the surgical team — the CRNA. 💉 We’re joined by a certified registered nurse anesthetist who shares what it’s really like behind the drape — from her...

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions we get — what’s the real difference between Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs)? From education and training paths to scope ...

This week on Joint Effort PAs, we dive into the world of patient reviews — the good, the bad, and the ones that stick with you. We talk about how online feedback shapes our practice, affects our confidence, and influences the way patie...