The Orthopaedic (also spelled orthopedic) Physician Assistant (OPA-C) is a professional physician extender (also termed "mid-level") who has met the criteria set forth by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants and has passed a certification examination, and maintains certification by complying with the regulations of the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants.[1] This profession is not to be confused with physician assistants which are a separate and distinct provider.

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  1. ↑ Larson EH, Coerver DA, Wick KH, Ballweg RA (2011). "Physician assistants in orthopedic practice: a national study". J Allied Health. 40 (4): 174–80. PMID 22138871.
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