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ABOUT ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANTS (OPAs) What is an "OPA-C"? | Read ASOPA's White Paper on this topic This article provides a brief definition of the OPA-C, with a lengthy discussion of the OPA-C's functions and duties as a physician extender. The History of the OPA-C Read about the history of orthopaedic physician's assistants, which began during the Vietnam War. The Differences Between OPA-Cs and PA-Cs This article provides an explanation of the clear distinctions between orthopaedic physician's assistants and physician's assistants. |