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In Part 3, we cover neurectomy, or denervation, of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, and begin a discussion on treating trigger fingers. Vanessa Smith, MS, PA-C is a hand specialist who created OrthoRefresh.com as an educational tool for providers in primary care and orthopaedics needing a refresher on treating the hand and wrist.

Vanessa Smith, MS, PA-C is a hand specialist who created OrthoRefresh.com as an educational tool for providers in primary care and orthopaedics needing a refresher on treating the hand and wrist. How do we counsel patients on arthritis? In part 2, Vanessa elaborates on the nonsurgical treatments for CMC Joint Arthritis and key educational ideas such as behavioral modification.

Vanessa Smith, MS, PA-C is a hand specialist who created OrthoRefresh.com as an educational tool for providers in primary care and orthopaedics needing a refresher on treating the hand and wrist. In today's episode, she discusses ways of explaining osteoarthritis to patients and the nonsurgical treatments available in the "toolbox."

Sam and Chuck discuss how Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic. In the final episode of the series, they discuss systemic diseases and medications that can cause musculoskeletal pain.

Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to recognize when a patient needs to be referred to another provider. When it comes to the pelvis and the hip joint, what other things might present as musculoskeletal pain? Sam and Chuck discuss some experiences.

Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to know what to include in your differential. In Part 1, Sam and Chuck discuss a case and some non-MSK causes of back pain.

Non-orthopedic causes of pain can present in an orthopedic urgent care or clinic setting and it's important to know what to include in your differential. When do you refer out or send to the Emergency Department? In Part 2, Sam and Chuck discuss pain symptoms from the low back to cervical spine.

Miles Gilbreath, PA-C, speaks with 2024 Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship Winner Haven C. Donovan LAT, ATC, PA-S of DeSales University about the clinical pearl she wrote on Lisfranc diagnosis. 2025 scholarship applications are now being accepted! Check out PAOS.org/scholarship to learn more about this resource for PA students interested in a career in orthopaedics.

Join Miles, Chuck, and Sam in the final installment of their discussion on Return to Play. When someone is experiencing degenerative changes, how can we communicate with them effectively and empathetically about their condition? How can we work with them to help them continue or modify the ways they stay active?

Chuck, Sam, and Miles discuss lumbar strains and other spine injuries, and the role of physical therapy in return to activity. Join the PAOS for a CME conference in 2025! More information at PAOS.org.