Latest views, polls and opinions on orthopaedic and musculoskeletal health topics from members of the Orthogate Community.
By Aki Puryear
By Aki Puryear When you start getting down to the last few, it gets really hard to pick those last few. Some are it's about untapped talent, others a great voice, and still others there is something special, the it factor. You may disagree with some of that Randy, Simon, and Paula choices, but they do have experience. They see something. Sometimes I disagree and others I have to agree. They have been choosing contestants for years and know what works.
By Aki Puryear So, interview season has come to an end. Most of you who are in the process of applying for residency are making your rank list. You may have had X number of interviews, liked Y number of programs, and have a list in your head of who you think is the best for you. So, how do you make your rank list? This is very difficult as you probably already know. So, this is my opinion. I think you really need to understand yourself. You need to look at your past and look at what has worked for you. I feel it is more of an introspective process.
By Aki Puryear Music is wonderful, wouldn't you say. Songs inspire; bring back past memories. Both tragedy and joy can be tied to one song. The same lyrics can have separate meaning to different people. Change the vocalist and a crowd favorite can become a dud. American Idol is great, watching all of these hopefuls, and some freaks, get up there and sing their hearts out. Sometimes causing pain to my ears. We love watching people on both ends of the spectrum, the highs and the lows. And Simon Cowell is the driving force behind the whole thing. It is his British brashness and true honesty, sometimes may be a little mean, that we thrive on. I like him because he has the balls to say you suck.
By Aki Puryear
With
shows like Grey's Anatomy glorifying the life of surgical residents, I
have a feeling that the number of students who choose to go into the
surgical subspecialties will increase. It will probably be like what ER
did for emergency medicine and CSI did for criminalists. Not that
surgery ever needed to be promoted. It has always been seen as a great
specialty but a poor life style. With the 80hr work week restrictions,
it has been less intimidating from the life style stand point, and with
shows like Grey's Anatomy and Dr. 90210, it is becoming more high
profile. I predict the numbers of applicants will increase. In orthopaedics, we really don't need an increase in applications.
By Randale Sechrest Brent Dodge, PT is the Director of PT services at Alpine Physical Therapy located in the Peak Health and Wellness Center in Missoula, Montana. He is also the Lead Author of the Back Care Boot Camp handbook. Today, we discuss the role of the physical therapist in the treatment of a new onset epsiode of low back pain.
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By Randale Sechrest Sam Schoeneman is with me today to discuss the role of Pilates exercise programs in the treatment of spine conditions. Sam is a physical therapist and also a certified Pilates instructor.
Sam Schoeneman, PT
By Randale Sechrest Dr. David Poulsen is the Director of the Molecular Medicine Laboratory, a 1200 sq ft laboratory located on the St Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center campus. As the core research facility of the Montana Neuroscience Institute, the primary purpose of the lab is the investigation of animal models and the establishment of pre-clinical data in the support of the phase-I clinical trials. Dr. Poulsen is actively engaged in technology transfer, creating economic development opportunities in western Montana from biomedical research and development of new innovative products. We discuss the progress so far in this area and the future potential for biomedical industry in Missoula.
Dave Poulsen, PhD
By Randale Sechrest
Dr. Rich Bridges is a Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the The University of Montana in Missoula, MT and founding member of the Montana Neuroscience Institute Foundation. Dr. Bridges’ main research interests are in glutamate transport in the brain. His laboratory research is aimed at understanding how glutamate transport proteins work, how the systems normally function to regulate glutamate levels, and whether or not compromised function may contribute to brain pathology in neurological disorders like stroke, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, ALS or Alzheimer’s disease. He joined me recently to discuss a bit about the history of the MNIF and what the future holds for the organization.
Richard Bridges, PhD
By Randale Sechrest Dr. Carter Beck and I recently discussed the artificial disc replacement in the cervical spine and the lumbar spine. Dr. Beck will be participating in clinical trials here at the Montana Neuroscience Institute to further define the use of artificial disc replacement in spine disease.
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