Best Orthopedic Evaluations Podcasts (2025)

1
When an Ankle Sprain Doesn’t Look Like Just an Ankle Sprain | OEP365 15:14

3h ago15:14

15:14

Send us a text Today we will be doing a case presentation about a 15 y/o female who presents with the diagnosis of ankle sprain but is not getting better. (Video) My first Youtube video ever. High ankle sprain (Video) Kleiger's Test ✅Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! ✅ Hop onto our email list? 👉👉 Click HERE Say "Hello" to RangeMa…

1
The Power of Preference Signaling: A Monumental Shift in the Orthopaedic Surgery Application Process 39:24

14h ago39:24

39:24

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Jacob Sorenson, MD, discussing his training room article, “The Power of Preference Signaling: A Monumental Shift in the Orthopaedic Surgery Application Process” from the January 15, 2025 issue Articles summarized from the January 15, 2025 issue Research article “The Effect of Cemented Implants Placed Dur…

1
Common Causes of Deltoid Atrophy | OEP364 12:55

7d ago12:55

12:55

Send us a text In today's episode called Common Causes of Deltoid Atrophy I talk about... 1.Anatomy related to the deltoid musculature. 2. Causes of deltoid atrophy 3. Differential diagnoses and so much more! (Video) Patient with Axillary Nerve Palsy (Video) Patient with Shingles causing shoulder weakness ✅Are you looking for One on one Coaching? W…

1
4 Cases of Adhesive Capsulitis |OEP 363 22:59

23d ago22:59

22:59

Send us a text Today I am going to present you with 4 of my patients who did not have an initial diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis but actually have it. ✅Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! ✅ Hop onto our email list? 👉👉 Click HERE Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your FREE BlueRanger Pulley: email Jim@myrangema…

1
Orthopedic Q and A | OEP362 11:42

28d ago11:42

11:42

Send us a text Today we have 3 orthopedic question regarding rotator cuff surgery, treatment for Morton's neuroma and verbal cueing for patients with a limp. ✅Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! ✅ Hop onto our email list? 👉👉 Click HERE Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your FREE BlueRanger Pulley: email Jim@myr…

1
The 2024 OREF Clinical Research Award: Progress Toward a Gene Therapy for Arthritis 43:32

1M ago43:32

43:32

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Christopher H. Evans, PhD, discussing his article, “The 2024 OREF Clinical Research Award: Progress Toward a Gene Therapy for Arthritis” from the December 1, 2024 issue Article summarized from the December 1, 2024 issue Research article “Opioid Prescription Trends Among Orthopaedic, Primary Care, and Pai…

1
Cuboid Syndrome: What is it and How to Treat it! | OEP361 13:29

2M ago13:29

13:29

Send us a text In today's episode, I talk about... -The anatomy surrounding the cuboid bone. -Causes of cuboid syndrome. -Treatment recommendations and so much more! ✅Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! ✅ Hop onto our email list? 👉👉 Click HERE Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your FREE BlueRanger Pulley: email…

1
How to Perform the Hoffman's Test | OEP 360 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

Send us a text How to Perform the Hoffman's Test: In Today's episode I talk about... -Diagnoses we need to consider when a patient has a positive Hoffman’s test. -How to perform the test. -Recommendations for what to do when a patient has a positive Hoffman’s test. ✅ Here's how to perform the Hoffman's Test: 1. Patient needs to be relaxed (sitting …

1
Let's Take a Look at the Tape: The Impact of ERAS Video Prompts on Interview Offerings for Orthopedic Surgery Residency Applicants: A Prospective Observational Study 43:12

2M ago43:12

43:12

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Samir Mehta, MD and Monica Kogan, MD, FAAOS, discussing their Training Room article, “Let's Take a Look at the Tape: The Impact of ERAS Video Prompts on Interview Offerings for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applicants: A Prospective Observational Study” from the November 15, 2024 issue Article summarize…

1
Irritability Scale for Adhesive Capsulitis | OEP359 17:42

2M ago17:42

17:42

Send us a text In today's episode called Irritability Scale for Adhesive Capsulitis I talk about... -How to classify irritability in a patient with adhesive capsulitis. -Why understanding “irritability” is important when evaluating adhesive capsulitis. -How to modify conservative treatment when managing a frozen shoulder and so much more! ✅Are you …

1
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip 41:35

3M ago41:35

41:35

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA, discussing his review article, “American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip” from the October, 15, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/10150) Article summarized from the October 1, 2024 is…

1
5 Tips for Improving Your Orthopedic Clinical Exam | OEP358 13:01

3M ago13:01

13:01

Send us a text Today we talk about... 5 Tips for Improving Your Orthopedic Clinical Exam -Why the initial evaluation is so important. - What to do if you don’t know the diagnosis. -5 tips for improving your orthopedic clinical exam. ✅Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! ✅ Hop on our email list? 👉👉 Click HERE Say "Hello" to RangeMast…

1
Tibialis Anterior Tendinitis Treatment (Part 2) | OEP357 13:40

3M ago13:40

13:40

Send us a text In today's episode called Tibialis Anterior Tendinitis Treatment (Part 2) I Talk about... -How to manage an acute tibialis anterior flare up. -Discuss how shoe wear can make a difference. -Patient education around this diagnosis. -When to use modalities. -Progressive strengthening and so much more! ✅ Hop on our email list? 👉👉 Click H…

1
Tibialis Anterior Tendinitis Evaluation (Part 1) | OEP356 13:25

3M ago13:25

13:25

Send us a text In today's episode called Tibialis Anterior Tendinitis Evaluation I talk about... -Tibialis anterior anatomy -Signs and symptoms of tibialis anterior tendinitis -Causes of tibialis anterior tendinitis -Selective tissue tension -Differential diagnosis and so much more! ✅ Hop on our email list? 👉👉 Click HERE Say "Hello" to RangeMaster,…

1
Unusual Patient Presentation of Neck and Shoulder Pain | OEP355 11:20

3M ago11:20

11:20

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about an Unusual Patient Presentation of Neck and Shoulder Pain in a 16 y/o athlete. I... -Review the patient’s signs and symptoms -Discuss previous treatments -Talk about why I decided not to treat her and so much more! Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your FREE Sling Thing Adapter: emai…

1
Direct Variable Cost Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis 38:53

4M ago38:53

38:53

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Terence L. Thomas, MD, discussing his research article “Direct Variable Cost Comparison of Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis” from the September 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/09010). Article summarized from the September 1…

1
Interview with Special Guest Scott Giles the Founder of Scorebuilders | OEP354 40:31

4M ago40:31

40:31

Send us a text In today's interview, I chat with special guest, Scott Giles from Scorebuilders. Scott and I talk about... -His contribution to the world of Physical Therapy. -How and why Scott started Scorebuilders -How to “jumpstart” your career as a physical therapist and so much more! Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your F…

1
Tips for Gaining Functional Knee Extension After ACL Reconstruction | OEP353 17:22

5M ago17:22

17:22

Send us a text In this episode I bring to you and discuss... -A case presentation of a patient having difficulty obtaining active extension after ACLR -Causes of knee extensor lag (passive and active) -Rehab tips to maximize quad contractibility and knee extension and so much more! Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your FREE Sl…

1
Rehab Considerations After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion | OEP352 25:04

5M ago25:04

25:04

Send us a text In today's episode called Rehab Considerations After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, I talk about... -What patients should expect after ACDF. -Post-op road blocks. -Understanding what to do and not do after surgery. -Treatment tips at different stages and so much more! Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get y…

1
"“Trend” Statement Use in the Orthopaedic Literature” 34:36

5M ago34:36

34:36

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Natalie Czerwonka, MD, discussing her research article ““Trend” Statement Use in the Orthopaedic Literature” from the August 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/08010). Article summarized from the August 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/08010) Research article “Hy…

1
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Dr. Nicolas Arredondo | OEP351 51:14

5M ago51:14

51:14

Send us a text In Episode 351 Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Dr. Nicolas Arredondo (part 1) We talk about... -Who is a candidate for ACDF? -What the purpose of an ACDF is? -Post-op complications -The surgical procedure of ACDF and so much more! Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your FREE Sling Thing Adapter: email…

1
Tips for Eliciting a Deep Tendon Reflex | OEP350 20:08

5M ago20:08

20:08

Send us a text 💥Episode 350 of the Ortho Eval Pal Podcast💥 Today, let's talk about... Tips for Eliciting a Deep Tendon Reflex -Reflex hammer types -Techniques for deep tendon reflex testing -Grading deep tendon reflex responses -The importance of practicing DTR testing and so much more! (Blog) 5 Tips for Evaluating Deep Tendon Reflexes Better! (Vid…

1
C6 Nerve Root Compression or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? | OEP349 14:31

6M ago14:31

14:31

Send us a text In this episode I will talk about... -Overlapping signs and symptoms of C6 NRC and CTS -Tips and special tests to tease these diagnoses out and so much more! (Video) C6 NRC after surgery. (Video) Scratch collapse test (Video) Marquis Maneuver explanation (Video) Marquis Maneuver positive with patient Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our n…

1
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome or Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis? | OEP348 17:02

6M ago17:02

17:02

Send us a text In today's episode I talk to you about Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome or Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis? I talk to you about... -The tarsal tunnel contents per se -Special tests associated with TTS -Differential diagnoses related to these two and... -How treatment can be somewhat similar and so much more! (Video) Tinel's sign for TTS (Video) …

1
Golfer's Elbow and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome | OEP347 19:52

6M ago19:52

19:52

Send us a text Golfer’s Elbow or Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? -Why providers misdiagnose these two. -Signs and symptoms of golfer’s elbow and cubital tunnel syndrome. -Differentiating between the two. -Treatment tips for each. Say "Hello" to RangeMaster, our new show sponsor. 👉Get your FREE Sling Thing Adapter: email Jim@myrangemaster.com and enter Ort…

1
L3 Nerve Root Compression or Hip Arthritis? | OEP346 13:29

6M ago13:29

13:29

Send us a text Today we are going to review how osteoarthritis of the hip and an L3 nerve root compression look alike. We will… -Discuss what subjective findings help us drive the direction of our evaluation. -Review special tests specific to each diagnosis -Discuss what to avoid when treating these diagnoses conservatively and so much more! Say "h…

1
Evaluating ChatGPT's Ability to Answer Common Patient Questions Regarding Hip Fracture 34:21

6M ago34:21

34:21

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Aleksander P. Mika, MD, discussing his research article “Evaluating ChatGPT's Ability to Answer Common Patient Questions Regarding Hip Fracture” from the July 15, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/07150). Article summarized from the July 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc…

1
Chatting BFR with John Doolittle from Kaatsu Global |OEP345 52:50

6M ago52:50

52:50

Send us a text In today's interview with John Doolittle from Kaatsu Global, Dr. Susie Lachowski-Glass and I chat with him about... -How John became part of the Kaatsu team. -How Kaatsu bfr is being utilized at the 2024 Olympics. -Why John uses Kaatsu blood flow restriction. -The population of people John has seen benefit from Kaatsu BFR training. -…

1
C5 Nerve Root Compression or Rotator Cuff Tear | OEP 344 17:57

7M ago17:57

17:57

Send us a text In today's episode I talk about how to differentiate a C5 Nerve Root Compression or Rotator Cuff Tear? Here I discuss... -Anatomy surrounding the C5 nerve root and rotator cuff. -Experience based tips to tease out or rule in each diagnosis. -Evaluative findings related to both. -Special tests and selective tissue tension testing. 👉👉A…

1
ACL Tear: To Fix or Not to Fix? | OEP343 16:53

7M ago16:53

16:53

Send us a text In today's episode, I answer a question from one of my YouTube followers. It's in regards to an ACL tear and he's asking if he should have it reconstructed or not. I discuss the pro's and con's of having a reconstruction, factors used in making that decision and so much more! (Video) ACL tear exam. Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!! …

1
Factors that Promote and Protect Against Financial Toxicity after Orthopaedic Trauma: A Qualitative Study 40:57

7M ago40:57

40:57

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewees Nathan N. O’Hara, PhD, MHA and Lily R. Mundy, MD, discussing their article “Factors that Promote and Protect Against Financial Toxicity after Orthopaedic Trauma: A Qualitative Study” from the June 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/06010) Article summarized from the June 1, 2024 issu…

1
Proximal Fibula: What Exists There? | OEP342 12:12

7M ago12:12

12:12

Send us a text In today's show I bring to you a little focus on the Proximal Fibula and what exists there. I will discuss... -Anatomy surrounding the proximal fibular head. -Differential diagnoses related to the proximal fibula. -Management recommendations for lateral knee pain and so much more! (Video) Proximal Fibular Fracture - Patient demo (Vid…

1
Radial Pressure Wave Therapy with Mark Callanen | OEP341 44:59

8M ago44:59

44:59

Send us a text Today's special guest is Mark Callanen from Enovis and our topic today is Radial Pressure Wave Therapy. We discuss... ✅How RPW works ✅Diagnoses treated with RPW ✅What RPW should feel like ✅How to improve compliance with RPW ✅Differences between Radial Pressure Wave therapy Shockwave Therapy and so much more! Would you like to connect…

1
Evaluating and Treating MCL Injuries | OEP340 16:25

8M ago16:25

16:25

Send us a text Today, I talk about Evaluating and Treating MCL Injuries. I discuss... -Anatomy of the MCL -Evaluating the MCL and special tests -Surrounding structures that can be affected when the MCL is injured. -Treatment recommendations and so much more!! (Video) MCL Evaluation (Video) Positive Brush Test (Video) ACL Evaluation Meet our new spo…

1
5 Causes of Lateral Foot Pain | OEP339 8:49

8M ago8:49

8:49

Send us a text In today's episode 339 I talk about the... 5 Causes of Lateral Foot Pain. I go over... -Several diagnoses that contribute to lateral foot pain. -The differential diagnoses for several causes of lateral foot pain -Tips to manage some of these diagnoses and so much more! Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!! 👉I've been using Tread Labs wi…

1
The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Metastatic Humeral Disease 41:19

8M ago41:19

41:19

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Nicholas S. Tedesco, DO, FAAOS, discussing his article “The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Metastatic Humeral Disease” from the May 15, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/050150) Article summarized from the May 1, 2024 issue (https://journa…

1
Upright vs Recumbent Stationary Bikes | OEP338 11:36

8M ago11:36

11:36

Send us a text Episode 338 Upright or Recumbent Stationary Bikes-Which One is Best? -Pro’s and con’s of each type of bike. -Which diagnoses are most appropriate for each bike. -Talk about the importance of trialing a bike before buying one and so much more! Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!! 👉I've been using Tread Labs with my patients and family f…

1
Bike Fitting with Laura Peaslee DPT | OEP337 29:46

9M ago29:46

29:46

Send us a text Today's special guest is Dr. Laura Peaslee and we chat about all things bike fitting. -Injuries caused by poor bike fitting -Modifications for different orthopedic conditions -The process of how to do a bike fit and so much more! Would you like to connect with Dr. Peaslee? Here's her info: Website: www.pursuitptbike.com Email: laura@…

1
Treating Various Causes of Metatarsalgia | OEP336 19:00

9M ago19:00

19:00

Send us a text Today's episode, "Treating Various Causes of Metatarsalgia" is a continuation of last week's episode. This week I talk about... -The importance of proper shoe ware -What type of stretching is most beneficial -When orthotics are indicated, what type to use and so much more! (Video) Proper metatarsal pad placement (Video) Claw toes, Ha…

1
Causes of Metatarsalgia | OEP335 13:36

9M ago13:36

13:36

Send us a text In today's episode called "Causes of Metatarsalgia" we will be discussing... -Anatomy related to the ball of the foot -The various causes of metatarsalgia -Contributors to some of these diagnoses and so much more! Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!! 👉I've been using Tread Labs with my patients and family for over 4 years. They are my …

1
Lumbar Radiculopathy Treatment | OEP334 17:44

9M ago17:44

17:44

Send us a text Episode 334 Lumbar Radiculopathy Treatment. Today I discuss... -The influence of insurance companies on our treatment decisions -Conservative treatment strategies -What to do when conservative treatment fails -Who you should have on your team of providers -Expediting surgical intervention when needed and so much more! Meet our new sp…

1
Mental Skills for Orthopaedic Surgery 35:26

9M ago35:26

35:26

Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Eric Shirley, MD, FAAOS, discussing his article “Mental Skills for Orthopaedic Surgery” from the April 15, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/040150) Article summarized from the April 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/04010) Research article “Mechanical Analysis of a…

1
Lumbar Radiculopathy Evaluation | OEP333 15:15

10M ago15:15

15:15

Send us a text Today we discuss the... Lumbar Radiculopathy Evaluation -Signs and symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy -Differentiation between sciatica and radiculopathy -Differential diagnosis related to radiculopathy -Tips to optimize your evaluation process and so much more! (Video) S1 Radiculopathy Exam (Video) Positive Well or Crossed SLR test (V…

1
Open Chain Knee Extension After ACLR | OEP332 10:57

10M ago10:57

10:57

Send us a text In today's episode, Open Chain Knee Extension after ACLR I talk about... -what happens to the ACL after surgery – anterior tibial translation during open kinetic chain extension – rehab considerations after ACLR and so much more! Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!! 👉I've been using Tread Labs with my patients and family for over 4 yea…

1
Intra-Articular Ankle Effusion | OEP331 10:17

10M ago10:17

10:17

Send us a text In today's episode, Intra-articular ankle effusion we talk about... -What ankle effusion looks like -What may cause ankle effusion -Managing ankle effusion and so much more E-mail: hello@treadlabs.com Subject: Tread Labs Samples Just say you heard about the samples from Paul at OEP (Video) How to perform the Kleiger's test (Video) Hi…

1
Current Concepts in the Business of Orthopedics 40:07

10M ago40:07

40:07

Host Liana Tedesco, MD Guest interviewee Omar F. Rahman, MD, MBA, discussing his article “Current Concepts in the Business of Orthopaedics” from the March 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/03010) Article summarized from the March 1, 2024 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2024/03010) Research article “Early Results of Or…

1
Commonly Missed Orthopedic Diagnoses | OEP330 19:40

11M ago19:40

19:40

Send us a text Let's take a little turn and look at missed diagnoses that looked like other diagnoses as a way of learning about orthopedics. Today I talk to you about... · Why some diagnoses are missed. · Patients who I have seen with missed diagnoses. · Examples of some common and “not so common” missed diagnoses. · Tips on what direction to take…

1
Barriers to Entry: Socioeconomic Discrepancies Between Unmatched First-Time Applicants and Reapplicants in the Field of Orthopaedic Surgery 42:16

11M ago42:16

42:16

Host Liana Tedesco, MD Recorded on Monday, February 12 at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, this episode features guest interviewees Dawn LaPorte, MD, FAAOS and Amiethab Aiyer, MD, FAAOS, discussing their article, “Barriers to Entry: Socioeconomic Discrepancies Between Unmatched First-Time Applicants and Reapplicants in the Field of Orthopaedic Surgery…

1
ACL Prehab | OEP329 17:00

11M ago17:00

17:00

Send us a text Today we dive into the importance of ACL Prehab. I talk about... -Why it’s important to prehab patients with ACL tears? -What should you focus on in prehabilitation? -How long prehab should be and so much more? Support OEP today! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the pa…

1
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears - Conservative Management | OEP328 13:56

12M ago13:56

13:56

Send us a text In today's episode about the conservative management of massive rotator cuff tears, I talk about... -What qualifies as a massive rotator cuff tear -Signs and symptoms of a massive RCT -Massive cuff tear look-a-likes -Strategies for treating the non-surgical massive RCT and much more! (Video) Massive rotator cuff tear patient (Video) …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Orthopedic Evaluations Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide