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The MSK Minute

52 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

A podcast by physician assistant, Jason Coggins of Basics of Ortho LLC, in which he presents educational and informational content related to basic musculoskeletal anatomy & function, injuries & conditions, and general PA & orthopaedic discussion. You can visit the website at www.basicsofortho.com and the Basics of Ortho YouTube channel for great video content.

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The MSK Minute Ep. 39: An Approach to Managing Knee Osteoarthritis

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

In Episode 39 of The MSK Minute, I review my approach to managing knee osteoarthritis from presentation up to the decision for total knee arthroplasty.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this pod...

The MSK Minute Ep. 39: An Approach to Managing Knee Osteoarthritis

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

In Episode 39 of The MSK Minute, I review my approach to managing knee osteoarthritis from presentation up to the decision for total knee arthroplasty.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this pod...

The MSK Minute Ep. 38: A Review of Pediatric Calcaneus Apophysitis (aka Sever's Disease)

February 23, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In Episode 38 of The MSK Minute, I review pediatric calcaneal apophysitis, better known as Sever's disease, including what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. The articles used for this po...

The MSK Minute Ep. 37: A Conversation with Duke University PA Program Academic Coordinator Betsy Melcher, MHS, PA-C, ATC (Part 2)

February 16, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this episode 37 of The MSK Minute, I sit down and have conversation with Betsy Melcher, MHS, PA-C, ATC.  We chat about her transition from a full-time clinical primary care physician assistant into the world of academia with her alma mater PA program, and her role and work since.  If you did not catch Part 1 of our conversation, please check it out at basicsorortho.com or on your podcast platform of choice.   I trust that you will enjoy out conversation and learn from Betsy's path from on...

The MSK Minute Ep. 36: A Conversation with Duke University PA Program Academic Coordinator Betsy Melcher, MHS, PA-C, ATC (Part 1)

February 09, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

In this episode 36 of The MSK Minute, I sit down and have conversation with Betsy Melcher, MHS, PA-C, ATC.  We chat about her entry into healthcare as an athletic training student at North Carolina State University, becoming a certified athletic trainer (ATC), and her decision to further her medical scope by entering the Duke University Physician Assistant Program to become a physician assistant.    I trust that you will enjoy out conversation and learn from Betsy's path from one healthcare...

The MSK Minute Ep. 35: Common Sources of Foot and Ankle Pain After Walt Disney World

February 02, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

In Episode 35 of The MSK Minute, I review plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis; three common foot and ankle maladies that can be associated with a trip to Walt Disney World, or any other theme park for that matter.   I'll include what they are, how to recognize, and how to treat them!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofor...

The MSK Minute Ep. 34: A Conversation with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C; Neurosurgery Chief PA, Duke PA Surgical Residency Program Director, & Fiction Author (Part 2)

January 26, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this Episode 34 of The MSK Minute, I continue the conversation, from Part 1, with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C.  Throughout both episodes, we discuss his beginnings in India, growing up in a family of ten generations of medical practitioners, his prior career as a physical therapist (physiotherapist), immigrating to the US and becoming a physician assistant.  Not only that, but his rise through the ranks at Duke University Medical Center to become Administrative Chief PA in Neurosurgery un...

The MSK Minute Ep. 34: A Conversation with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C; Neurosurgery Chief PA, Duke PA Surgical Residency Program Director, & Fiction Author (Part 2)

January 26, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this Episode 34 of The MSK Minute, I continue the conversation, from Part 1, with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C.  Throughout both episodes, we discuss his beginnings in India, growing up in a family of ten generations of medical practitioners, his prior career as a physical therapist (physiotherapist), immigrating to the US and becoming a physician assistant.  Not only that, but his rise through the ranks at Duke University Medical Center to become Administrative Chief PA in Neurosurgery un...

The MSK Minute Ep. 33: A Conversation with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C; Neurosurgery Chief PA, Duke PA Surgical Residency Program Director, & Fiction Author (Part 1)

January 19, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this Episode 33 of The MSK Minute, I sit down for a wonderful conversation with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C.  We discuss his beginnings in India, growing up in a family of ten generations of medical practitioners, his prior career as a physical therapist (physiotherapist), immigrating to the US and becoming a physician assistant.  Not only that, but his rise through the ranks at Duke University Medical Center to become Administrative Chief PA in Neurosurgery under the renowned neurosurgeo...

The MSK Minute Ep. 33: A Conversation with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C; Neurosurgery Chief PA, Duke PA Surgical Residency Program Director, & Fiction Author (Part 1)

January 19, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this Episode 33 of The MSK Minute, I sit down for a wonderful conversation with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C.  We discuss his beginnings in India, growing up in a family of ten generations of medical practitioners, his prior career as a physical therapist (physiotherapist), immigrating to the US and becoming a physician assistant.  Not only that, but his rise through the ranks at Duke University Medical Center to become Administrative Chief PA in Neurosurgery under the renowned neurosurgeo...

The MSK Minute Ep. 32: "Red Flag" Sources of Adult Hip Pain

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MB

In Episode 32 of The MSK Minute, I discuss a few "red flag" sources of hip pain in the adult.  This is the fourth and final installment in the series on developing a location-based differential diagnosis for hip pain in the adult.  In case you missed it, the previous episodes reviewed anterior, lateral, and posterior hip pain sources.  You can check that out in the episodes lineup.  This could potentially be quite useful with the uptick in the number of telemedicine visits due to COVID-19.  ...

The MSK Minute Ep. 31: Developing a Differential Diagnosis for Posterior Hip Pain

December 29, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MB

In Episode 31 of The MSK Minute, I discuss development of a differential diagnosis for posterior hip pain in the adult.  This is the third installment in the series on developing a location-based differential diagnosis for hip pain in the adult.  In case you missed it, the previous episodes reviewed anterior and lateral hip pain sources.  You can check that out in the episodes lineup Episodes 29 and 30.  The future and final installment in this four part series will review sources  "red flag...

The MSK Minute Ep. 30: Developing a Differential Diagnosis for Lateral Hip Pain

December 22, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MB

In Episode 30 of The MSK Minute, I discuss development of a differential diagnosis for lateral hip pain in the adult.  This is the second installment in the series on developing a location-based differential diagnosis for hip pain in the adult.  In case you missed it, the previous episode reviewed anterior hip pain sources.  You can check that out in the episodes lineup Episode 29.  Future installments will review sources of posterior hip pain and emergent sources of hip pain.  This could po...

The MSK Minute Ep. 29: Developing a Differential Diagnosis for Anterior Hip Pain

December 15, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In Episode 29 of The MSK Minute, I discuss development of a differential diagnosis for anterior hip pain in the adult.  This is the first installment in the series on developing a location-based differential diagnosis for hip pain in the adult.  Future installments will review sources of lateral hip, pain, posterior hip pain, and emergent sources of hip pain.  This could potentially be quite useful with the uptick in the number of telemedicine visits due to COVID-19.  Enjoy, and I trust that...

The MSK Minute Ep. 28: A Review of the Mallet Finger from Injury to Treatment

December 01, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

In Episode 28 of The MSK Minute, I review the common Mallet Finger injury, including what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. The articles used for this podcast can be found by clicking th...

The MSK Minute Ep. 28: A Review of the Mallet Finger from Injury to Treatment

December 01, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

In Episode 28 of The MSK Minute, I review the common Mallet Finger injury, including what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. The articles used for this podcast can be found by clicking th...

The MSK Minute Ep. 27: Basics of Musculoskeletal X-Ray

November 17, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In Episode 27 of The MSK Minute, I review the bare bones basics of musculoskeletal X-Ray, including what views to order and what to look for in them!    Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Referenced in this episode: https://www.radiology...

The MSK Minute Ep. 26: Sir Robert Jones' Foot Fracture - The History of and Current Treatment

November 10, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

In Episode 26 of The MSK Minute, I review the infamous "Jones Fracture" of the fifth metatarsal, what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Articles referenced in this episode: Jones R. I. F...

The MSK Minute Ep. 26: The Jones Fifth Metatarsal Fracture - The History of and Current Treatment

November 10, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

In Episode 26 of The MSK Minute, I review the infamous "Jones Fracture" of the fifth metatarsal, what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Articles referenced in this episode: Jones R. I. F...

The MSK Minute Ep. 26: The Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fracture - The History of and Current Treatment

November 10, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

In Episode 26 of The MSK Minute, I review the infamous "Jones Fracture" of the fifth metatarsal, what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Articles referenced in this episode: Jones R. I. F...

The MSK Minute Ep. 25: Fritz De Quervain's Syndrome - A Common Cause of Wrist Pain

November 04, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MB

In Episode 25 of The MSK Minute, I review De Quervain's Tenosynovitis of the wrist, what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based ...

The MSK Minute Ep. 24: What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome?

October 27, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MB

In Episode 24 of The MSK Minute, I review shoulder impingement syndrome, what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Co...

The MSK Minute Ep. 23: Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment in 1767 and Today

September 08, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In Episode 23 of The MSK Minute, I briefly review the Achilles tendon, the evaluation and treatment options when it ruptures.  Included is an except from the book "The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery" by Wendy Moore, about 18th century surgeon John Hunter who described rupturing and treating his own Achilles rupture.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of O...

The MSK Minute Ep. 22: Top 7 Tips for PA School Clinical Rotations

August 25, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

In Episode 22 of The MSK Minute, I review my top 7 pieces of advice for second year physician assistant students before starting clinical rotations.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Link to McMaster University's "Orthopaedic Clinical Clerkship Guide" by Anne Dang, CCPA. https://mcmasterpa.weebly.com/orthopaedic-surgery.html Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like...

The MSK Minute Ep. 21: 3 Common Fractures Associated with a FOOSH Injury

August 11, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

In Episode 21 of The MSK Minute, I review three common fractures associated with a fall on an outstretched hand or FOOSH injury, including distal radius, scaphoid, and radial head/neck fractures.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Discl...

The MSK Minute Ep. 20: 4 Common Injuries Associated with Inversion of the Foot and Ankle

July 21, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

In Episode 20 of The MSK Minute, I review four common injuries associated with excessive inversion of the foot and ankle, including lateral ankle sprain, lateral malleolus fracture, mid foot sprain, and fifth metatarsal fracture.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me ...

The MSK Minute Ep. 19: The When's and Why's of Arthrocentesis

July 14, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In Episode 19 of The MSK Minute, I review the when's and why's of arthrocentesis, and answer when arthrocentesis can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information present...

The MSK Minute Ep. 19: The When's and Why's of Joint Injection or Aspiration

July 14, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In Episode 19 of The MSK Minute, I review the when's and why's of arthrocentesis, and answer when arthrocentesis can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information present...

The MSK Minute Ep. 19: The When's and Why's of Joint Injection or Aspiration

July 14, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In Episode 19 of The MSK Minute, I review the when's and why's of arthrocentesis, and answer when arthrocentesis can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information present...

The MSK Minute Ep. 18: Physical Exam Special Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

July 02, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MB

In Episode 18 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I review the physical exam special tests for the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's e...

The MSK Minute Ep. 17: What is the Best ACL Special Test?

June 25, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

In Episode 17 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the physical exam special tests for the anterior cruciate ligament and discuss which is the best.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic condit...

The MSK Minute Ep. 16: Physical Evaluation of the Rotator Cuff

June 19, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MB

In Episode 16 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the physical exam of the rotator cuff.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physi...

The MSK Minute Ep. 15: Top 6 Orthopaedic References for Physician Assistants

May 26, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MB

In Episode 15 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the top 6 references that I have used throughout my career, and recommend to students that I precept and new physician assistants that I mentor.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Top 6 Orthopaedic References List AAOS Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 5th Edition, AAOS, April Armstrong MD Miller's Review of Orthopaedics, 7th Edition, Mark Miller MD, Stephen Thompson ...

The MSK Minute Ep. 14: The Aging Spine

May 22, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

In Episode 14 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review the natural physiologic changes of the spine associated with the aging process.  In later episode, other potential pathologic conditions caused by the aging process will be discussed.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. The content discussed in this podcast, may be better understood using visual aids.  These can be found in the blog article at basicsofortho.com.  Click he...

The MSK Minute Ep. 13: A Brief Review of Cervical Spine Anatomy

April 21, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MB

In Episode 13 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), review basic cervical spine bony, ligamentous, muscular, and nerve anatomy.  This will be a good foundation for future episodes in which we will be discussing the cervical spine exam and specific conditions.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The ...

The MSK Minute Ep. 12: Knee Pain Differential Diagnosis Based on Location

March 25, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MB

In Episode 12 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discuss knee pain differential diagnosis based on pain location.  This could potentially be quite useful with the uptick in the number of telemedicine visits due to COVID-19.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The information presented in this pod...

The MSK Minute Ep. 11: How to Become A Physician Assistant in Orthopaedics

March 04, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MB

In Episode 11 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discuss how to become a PA in orthopaedics.  This is part 4 of a Q&A series based on the basicsofortho.com blog post, "Physician Assistants in Orthopaedics: What We Do and How to Become One".  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The information pre...

The MSK Minute Ep. 11: How to Become A Physician Assistant in Orthopaedics

March 04, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MB

In Episode 11 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discuss how to become a PA in orthopaedics.  This is part 4 of a Q&A series based on the basicsofortho.com blog post, "Physician Assistants in Orthopaedics: What We Do and How to Become One".  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The information pre...

The MSK Minute Ep. 10: Pros and Cons of Being a Physician Assistant in Orthopaedics cs

February 26, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

In Episode 10 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discusses pros and cons of being a PA in orthopaedic specilty.  This is part 3 of a Q&A series based on the basicsofortho.com blog post, "Physician Assistants in Orthopaedics: What We Do and How to Become One".  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: T...

The MSK Minute Ep. 9: What Does a Physician Assistant in Orthopaedics Do?

February 18, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MB

In Episode 9 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggin, discuss common roles filled and tasks performed by PA's in orthopaedic specilty.  This is part 2 of a Q&A series based on the basicsofortho.com blog post, "Physician Assistants in Orthopaedics: What We Do and How to Become One".  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  ...

The MSK Minute Ep. 8: What Motivates PA's to Enter Orthopaedics?

February 12, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.03 MB

In Episode 8 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discuss common motivating factors that attract PA's into the orthopaedic specilty.  This is part 1 of a Q&A series based on the basicsofortho.com blog post, "Physician Assistants in Orthopaedics: What We Do and How to Become One".  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.co...

The MSK Minute Ep. 7: The Meniscus

February 06, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In Episode 7 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, I (physician assistant, Jason Coggins), discuss the medial and lateral menisci of the knee, including basic anatomy, function, injury, common presentations, and treatment.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience ...

The MSK Minute Ep. 6: The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

January 30, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MB

In Episode 6 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, physician assistant Jason Coggins, discusses the Posterior Cruciate ligament of the knee, including basic anatomy, function, injury, common presentations, and treatment.  Enjoy, and we trust that you with find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.   Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience m...

The MSK Minute Ep. 5: The Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)

January 23, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MB

In Episode 5 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, physician assistant Jason Coggins, discusses the lateral collateral ligament of the knee, including basic anatomy, function, injury, common presentations, and treatment.  Enjoy, and we trust that you with find the information valuable. Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  The transcript from this podcast can be found on the website, as a blog post. Disclaimer: The i...

The Musculoskeletal Minute Ep. 4: 5 Steps to Describing Fractures

January 09, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MB

In this episode of The Musculoskeletal Minute, Jason Coggins PA-C describes the 5 basic steps to describing fractures to other providers and for documentation.  You can also read the blog article, which includes sketch drawings and a case sample, at the following basicsofortho.com link: https://www.basicsofortho.com/post/5-steps-for-describing-fractures-on-x-ray Thank you, for reading or listening!  I appreciate you!

The MSK Minute Ep. 4: 5 Steps to Describing Fractures

January 09, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MB

In this episode of The Musculoskeletal Minute, Jason Coggins PA-C describes the 5 basic steps to describing fractures to other providers and for documentation.  You can also read the blog article, which includes sketch drawings and a case sample, at the following basicsofortho.com link: https://www.basicsofortho.com/post/5-steps-for-describing-fractures-on-x-ray Thank you, for reading or listening!  I appreciate you!

The MSK Minute Ep. 3: The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

December 24, 2019 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In Episode 3 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, physician assistant Jason Coggins, discusses the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, including basic anatomy, function, injury, common presentations, and treatment.  Enjoy, and we trust that you with find the information valuable. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics. It is ...

The Musculoskeletal Minute Ep. 3: The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

December 24, 2019 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In Episode 3 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, physician assistant Jason Coggins, discusses the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, including basic anatomy, function, injury, common presentations, and treatment.  Enjoy, and we trust that you with find the information valuable. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics. It is ...

The Musculoskeletal Minute Ep. 2: The Medial Collateral Ligament

December 11, 2019 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MB

In Episode 2 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, physician assistant Jason Coggins, discusses the medial collateral ligament of the knee, including basic anatomy, function, injury, common presentations, and treatment.  Enjoy, and we trust that you with find the information valuable. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.

The MSK Minute Ep. 2: The Medial Collateral Ligament

December 11, 2019 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MB

In Episode 2 of The Musculoskeletal Minute, physician assistant Jason Coggins, discusses the medial collateral ligament of the knee, including basic anatomy, function, injury, common presentations, and treatment.  Enjoy, and we trust that you with find the information valuable. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.