PAs and OPAs: The Distinctions
Issue brief on physician assistants (PAs) in orthopaedics and “orthopaedic physician’s assistants” (OPAs).
A Career in Orthopaedics: Why I Love the Specialty
Almas Abbas, PA-C, grew up playing sports – and getting injured. Her on-field experiences inspired an early interest in how the body works and how best to treat herself, and eventually led to a career as a PA in orthopaedics.
February 12, 2020
PA Inspires Patient to Follow in her Footsteps
Dana Urban has known she’s wanted to be a PA since she was 12 years old. In 2005, she met Amanda Asaro, MPAS, PA-C, who was part of her healthcare team. Asaro’s compassion, kindness, and care made a lasting impact on her patient.
January 8, 2020
PAOS On Demand
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) on Demand includes topics on shoulders, hips, knees, spine, osteoporosis, MRI, surgical techniques and more, all on demand. This is the perfect course for advanced knowledge on the diagnosis and management of many musculoskeletal conditions.
A Week in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedics
Daniel Acevedo, a PA in orthopaedics at OrthoVirginia in Lynchburg, Virginia, sees a lot in a typical week: five to seven surgeries, hospital consultations, hip fracture clinics, post-op patients, outpatient procedures at an ambulatory surgery center, and more.
April 5, 2019
Galaxy on Demand
Galaxy on Demand offers up to 30 credits of AAPA Category 1 CME on topics like orthopaedic rehabilitation techniques, splinting and casting, fracture management, radiographic analysis, and more. This is the perfect course if you are new to orthopaedics or want to transition into it.
A Day in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedic Surgery
I enjoy being a physician assistant because my work is challenging, yet very rewarding. I am able to practice medicine within a multidisciplinary team where I consult with my supervising physicians daily. Here’s what a recent day was like for me.
June 5, 2014