OCS Field Guide: A PT Podcast

About OCS Field Guide: A PT Podcast

Pass the OCS exam by studying smarter, not harder. This podcast is for physical therapists looking to become board-certified specialists in orthopedics. Use code FIELDGUIDE for $101 off a MedBridge subscription. DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is shared for educational purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice. Always consult with an appropriate licensed provider if you have medical questions or concerns.

Publisher

David Smelser and Austin Kercheville

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Sept 2020

Latest episode

18 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 40 episodes have a transcript.

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   18 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Fracture Screening Practice Questions

   As a follow-up to our last episode, today we look at a few sample cases and practice questions related to fracture screening. Support the show Use code FIELDGUIDE for $101 or more off a Medbridge subscription. Support the podcast and get study guides and bonus episodes at Patreon.com/physiofieldguide. Find more resources and subscribe to practice questions at PhysioFieldGuide.com. DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is shared for educational purposes only and should not be regarded...

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   5 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Fracture Screening: Neck, Knee, Foot, and Ankle

   Physical therapists review the Canadian C-Spine Rules, Ottawa Knee Rules, and Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules for fracture screening, clarifying common misunderstandings and misapplications.

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   2 Dec 2023

   Hip Osteoarthritis CPG (2017 Update)

   Austin summarizes the latest hip osteoarthritis CPG, highlights some of the changes from the previous version, and explains one of the more surprising recommendations. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/physiofieldguide) Use code FIELDGUIDE for 40% off a MedBridge subscription (https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/?a_aid=8224&a_cid=). Support the podcast and get study guides and bonus episodes at Patreon.com/physiofieldguide (http://www.patreon.com/physiofieldguide). Find more resources and subscribe to practice questions at PhysioFieldGuide.com (http://www.physiofieldguide.com/).

Inside a recent episode

Fracture Screening Practice Questions

Published 18 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The high risk factors are age 65 or older, a dangerous mechanism of injury or parasitages in the extremities. The patient is 18, so we do not need to refer based on age alone. If the mechanism of injury wasn't dangerous, then the correct answer would be to assess upper and lower extremities sensation. However, a dangerous mechanism is defined as a fall from at least three feet or five stairs, an axial load to the head like diving in a swimming pool, a high speed motor vehicle accident, meaning greater than 100 kilometers per hour or 62 miles per hour, or roll over or ejection, a bicycle collision, or a motorized recreational vehicle collision. […]

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286 ratings

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265 ratings

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