OrthoRefresh

Ever get confused on what type of splint to order for fractures and injuries?

✅ Get organized and learn about your options in this DIRECTORY of SPLINT TYPES!

https://www.orthorefresh.com/directory

Splints come in all shapes and sizes. This directory organizes them in categories (so you know how to order correctly), describes key features and indications, and contains links to step-by-step application videos.

Get your free PDF of this directory today! 🔥

I am excited to share that I will be speaking at the Florida Academy of PAs next week in Orlando! If you are attending, I'd love to connect in person.

Here's the link with the details:

https://www.fapaonline.org/event/FAPA2024AttendeeRegistration

Need a CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE? Use your PTO/ATA and make it happen. It takes planning, logistics, and energy but it is so worth it.

On the left is my lovely cold basement in the Midwest. On the right is warm, sunny southwest Florida.

I bring my yoga mat when I travel. Sometimes use it more than others, but I’m always glad to have a place to sit, stretch, go upside down.

QUESTION: how do you find a change of perspective? Comment below!

Title: Perseverance…winter will not last forever 🥶
How do you persevere? Post a pic! 📷

Oh the layers I wear to stay alive when the temp is -20F without windchill (-40F WITH WINDCHILL)!!!

We got a dog earlier this year and getting ready to take him out takes PERSEVERANCE.

🌎 I marvel at how our earth is precisely tilted, precisely rotating and orbiting, precisely designed by the most precise Creator God.

Winter will not last forever, friend. Find beauty today and at least one thing to be grateful for. (I am grateful for layers 🧣). And remember 6 months from now, we’ll all be complaining how hot 🥵 it is!
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Lacerations of the fingers & hand are common - refresh in under 8 minutes evaluation and treatment you can provide before referring to Hand Surgery!

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Evaluation and Treatment of the Lacerated Hand Lacerations of the hand and fingers are common, from carving pumpkins to table saws and knives. Where do you start with managing this patient in the midst of...

💰 Do you have any CME funds left for this year?

❤️Or do you have a loved one who works in medicine?🩺

OrthoRefresh.com 'DIG IN' Premium Membership contains a library of talks aimed to educate and equip physicians, NPs, and PAs regarding orthopedics. (Target audience: family medicine, occupational medicine, acute/urgent care, emergency medicine)

www.orthorefresh.com/pricing

💡 Even though 'DIG IN' content doesn't count for CME credits, you can still submit it for reimbursement like you would with a textbook or medical journal for educational purposes!

Pricing — OrthoRefresh.com Pricing*Premium ‘DIG IN’ Membership to OrthoRefresh.com allows you to have full access to engaging continuing orthopedic education at your fingertips!*CONSIDER USING CME DOLLARS FOR THIS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AS YOU WOULD FOR MEDICAL JOURNALS OR TEXTBOOKS! (‘DIG IN’ content is not currently w...

RN. MD. PA. CST. MA. The letters hardly describe the incredible passion and expertise of the members on my team.

As a PA in orthopedic hand surgery, I have come to feel immense gratitude for my team and the role that each person plays in caring for our patients.

🔥 I'd encourage you to pause, in the busyness of the day, to savor the moment with your current work colleagues and take a picture. Some may be more enthusiastic than others, do it anyway. And while you're at it, tell each of the team members why you appreciate them. You won't regret it.

Who is on your team? Comment below or post a picture (with the team's permission, of course!) 🌟

Amy Brossard, MS, OTR/L, CHT joins the team of contributors at OrthoRefresh.com! Take a look at her bio (link in comments).

OrthoRefresh aims to be a "tool in the tool belt" of primary care providers as they care for patients with orthopedic injuries and conditions!

Why are farts so funny? 😅

In healthcare, we tend to take ourselves very seriously as we are frequently dealing with very serious issues, but we have to remember it is okay and actually very important that we laugh.

My family reminds me of the importance of laughter and to not be too tense... especially when I'm wanting the 'perfect photo' of our family.

There’s new content in the Hand&Wrist library from Robert Van Demark, Jr, MD! Take a look at his bio (link in comments).

OrthoRefresh aims to be a "tool in the tool belt" of primary care providers as they care for patients with orthopedic injuries and conditions!

QUESTION: Do you work as a physician, PA or NP in family medicine, emergency medicine, occupational medicine, or acute care/urgent care?

We understand that your time is valuable, so we've created OrthoMinute to be a concise and accessible resource. Each issue contains a wealth of information that can be quickly read and easily referenced whenever you need it. �

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�2. Quick Read: We know you're busy, so we've condensed the most relevant orthopedic news and updates into bite-sized articles that you can digest in minutes.�3. Get a Glimpse: The topics covered in OrthoMinute give you a glimpse at the content covered in our Premium Membership - check out www.orthorefresh.com/pricing to choose a membership that may be right for you!

Vinh Dang, PA-C has joined the team of OrthoRefresh contributors! He shares several talks on shoulder conditions such as when to order an MRI and also Adhesive Capsulitis.

This talk adds to the growing Shoulder library at www.OrthoRefresh.com - check out BENEFITS > DIG IN for membership options!

Check out www.OrthoRefresh.com/contributors to see other experts in the field who are committed to providing education for the providers who see MSK injuries before it gets to the Orthopedic specialist!

Michelle Coil, OTR, CHT, PYT, CEAS 1 has joined the team of OrthoRefresh contributors! Review anatomy and management of mallet finger injuries so you are prepared to treat this common finger injury!

This talk adds to the growing Hand & Wrist library at www.OrthoRefresh.com - check out BENEFITS > DIG IN for membership options!

Check out www.OrthoRefresh.com/contributors to see other experts in the field who are committed to providing education for the providers who see MSK injuries before it gets to the Orthopedic specialist!

Got an injury or caring for someone with an injury? Take a couple minutes to make your perfect DIY cold pack! Check it out!!

https://youtu.be/yarKFH4a6XQ

Simple DIY Cold Pack/Freezer Pack for Injuries It only takes a minute to make a MOLDABLE COLD PACK! Take a look at this how-to video and watch till the end to get great tips on pain management of hand and...

Your patient complains of dorsal forearm and lateral elbow pain with daily activities - review anatomy and exam of Radial Tunnel Syndrome and Lateral Epicondylitis with Nora Barrett, OTR/L, CHT, WCC.

This talk adds to the growing Hand & Wrist library at www.OrthoRefresh.com - check out BENEFITS > DIG IN for membership options!

Our goal at OrthoRefresh.com is to educate and equip , and working in , , , , and regarding injuries and conditions.

Dr. Christina Ward has joined the team of OrthoRefresh contributors! Her talk on nailed repair highlights key concepts and tips for your next patient with a crushed fingertip.

Check out www.OrthoRefresh.com/contributors to see other experts in the field who are committed to providing education for the providers who see MSK injuries before it gets to the Orthopedic specialist!

It’s the small things! Literally 😅

Finding ways to encourage your coworkers has a powerful effect! No one knows where these little ducks came from but they are making everyone smile! I found one at my desk this week.

Took some time away from the computer to cheer on these monkeys!

Behind the scenes at a video shoot > Dinosaur Entertainment! 😅
Do you take care of kiddos? Then you understand the POWER OF DISTRACTION!
This "pediatric patient" did a great job staying still for a lower extremity plaster splint > https://youtu.be/sv8h13wadz8
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Good morning, attendees! We invite you to stop by Booth #1035 OrthoRefresh to learn some handy bandage tricks for fingertip injuries!

Nashville, here we come! Thankful that is joining me to promote ! We are headed to Music City Center for .

And so thankful for who is holding down the fort for a couple days while I’m away. 😘

—> Anyone have recommendations for where I can find some good coffee in Nashville? ☕️ 😁

Are you going to the AAPA 2023 meeting at Music City Center in Nashville, TN? I would love to meet you at Booth #1035!

Come say 'Hello', grab a piece of chocolate, and hear about all the great orthopedic resources at OrthoRefresh.com!

I will have a live demo to help you care for fingertip injuries/trauma that arrive in your acute care, ED, or clinic!

Are you going to AAPA2023?

I'll be there - BOOTH #1035! I'd love to meet you. Reply below, DM me, or stop by the booth. I'm always up for meeting new people!

May 20-24 in Nashville, TN

We've got new content in the Hand & Wrist library from Chia Wu, MD, MBA from Texas! Take a look at his bio (www.orthorefresh.com/chia-wu).

OrthoRefresh aims to be a "tool in the tool belt" of primary care providers as they care for patients with orthopedic injuries and conditions!

Contributors — OrthoRefresh.com  CONTRIBUTORS NORA BARRETT OTR/L, CHT, WCC Read Bio Amy Brossard MS, OTR/L, CHT Read Bio Michelle Coil OTR, CHT, PYT, CEAS I Read Bio CHRISTOPH HIRCHE MD, Plastic Surgeon, Hand Surgery Read Bio Sonu Jain MD, Plastic Surgeon, Hand Surgery Read Bio Alli Mack PA-C, Hip Surgery Read Bio Vanessa JS Smit...

We've got new content in the Hand&Wrist library from Gary Solomon, MS, OTR/L, CHT from Chicago! Take a look at his bio (link in comments).

OrthoRefresh aims to be a "tool in the tool belt" of primary care providers as they care for patients with orthopedic injuries and conditions!

Cameras are rolling! We worked on recording pediatric splinting videos last week - excited to get the content together soon!

Check out OrthoRefresh.com under HOW-TO for adult splinting step-by-step videos!

Do you work in Emergency Medicine? Acute Care/Urgent Care? Occupational Medicine? Family Medicine?

Then you have probably seen a Distal Radius Fracture!

Also known as DRF, they have a variety of fracture patterns and classifications, indications for non-operative treatment and other indications for surgery - BUT THE FIRST STEP IS GETTING THEM IN A GOOD SPLINT!

Check out this video for step-by-step instructions for a Sugartong Splint!

https://youtu.be/xb17ouiXhrw

Also check out www.OrthoRefresh.com section How-To for more splinting videos!

What do you do on a ?

There was no school today for the girls AND school has been called off for tomorrow also!!

We busted out the sewing machine to work on some projects! And I am making Irish beef stew for supper, which is extremely time intensive. 🤪

QUESTION:
Got a patient with laceration in the palm or volar finger(s)? The DORSAL BLOCKING is appropriate to maintain the fingers in slight flexion keeping those possible cut ends of the flexor tendon as close as possible.

ANSWER:
>>> Check out the newest video from OrthoRefresh on step-by-step instructions how to apply a dorsal blocking splint!

https://youtu.be/lP0ElbQSHvc

How to Apply a Dorsal Blocking Splint/Hand Splint with fingers included When there is a laceration in the palm or volar finger(s), there is concern for Flexor Tendon Laceration or Digital Nerve Laceration. A DORSAL BLOCKING FIBER...

Prentiss Harrison was the first African American PA, graduating from the Duke PA program in 1968. He was a co-founder of the AAPA Minority Affairs Committee and worked at one of the first rural satellite clinics in the country. To learn more about Harrison and his contributions, visit his bio! https://pahx.org/assistants/harrison-prentiss-l/