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In orthopedics, high standards are the norm. We pride ourselves on being efficient, reliable, and unshakeable. But what happens when that drive quietly turns into self-sacrifice?

In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we unpack the unspoken martyr complex that so many high-performing orthopedic PAs carry. The pressure to never complain. The instinct to fix everything ourselves. The fear that asking for help makes us look weak, ungrateful, or replaceable.

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Welcome to the Ortho PA Game Show 🎙️🦴

In this episode, we put each other in the hot seat with rapid-fire “this or that,” would-you-rather scenarios, and the ultimate ortho pet peeve questions. From clinic vs OR debates to what irritates us more (no supplies in the room or an unprepared scrub tech?), we’re picking sides and explaining why.

It’s competitive. It’s honest. It’s slightly chaotic.

If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite ortho PAs really think behind the scenes — this one’s for you.

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Physician Assistants in orthopedics carry significant responsibility for patient care—from clinic evaluations to the operating room and postoperative recovery. Yet many PAs experience burnout not from the work itself, but from feeling unheard at an administrative level.

In this episode, we discuss the frustration of being trusted with outcomes while facing pushback and lack of advocacy within healthcare systems. We explore how this disconnect affects morale, retention, and how to recognize and address it.