The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Season 3, Episode 26.  Chuck and Chris return home and back to the familiar format.  After catching up, we dive into cases before pivoting to listener emails.  We close it out with pearls for the upcoming oral boards (although the tips apply to any question and answer session). We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4...

Season 3, Episode 25.  Chuck and Chris on the road again before we head back home.  This is another episode recorded in Providence, Rhode Island during the AOA Annual Meeting.  We share a few cases and discuss ethics.  Specifically, complications from an outside surgeon or repeated less than ideal outcomes.  Join us and share your thoughts! We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https...

Season 3, Episode 24.  Chuck and Chris on the road again.  This time in Providence, Rhode Island for the AOA Annual Meeting.  We share a few cases and then share a few more social media insights we learned while in London.  Simply put, there is  amazing and impactful social media activity taking place across the world in hand surgery! We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wus...

Season 3, Episode 23.  Chuck and Chris host a live podcast in London during the IFSSH meeting.  We tried some new technology and learned a lot!  Great audience (that we need to involve even more next time).  Presented a few cases with good discussion.  Many esteemed guests including Terry Light, Jeff Steppan, Wee Lam, and many others! We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wus...

Season 3, Episode 22.  Chuck and Chris welcome hand therapist Macy Stoner back to the show to continue the CMC joint discussion.  Macy shares her thoughts on the role and specific modalities for nonsurgical care as well as thoughts on recovery post CMC arthroplasty. Article referenced: Outcome of a Hand Orthosis and Hand Therapy for Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis in Daily Practice: A Prospective C...

Season 3, Episode 21.  Chuck and Chris welcome hand therapist Macy Stoner back to the show to discuss the CMC joint.  Macy shares her thoughts on the role and specific modalities for nonsurgical care as well as thoughts on recovery post CMC arthroplasty. Article referenced: Outcome of a Hand Orthosis and Hand Therapy for Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis in Daily Practice: A Prospective Cohort Study....

Season 3, Episode 20.  Chuck and Chris welcome ASSH Annual Meeting 2022 Chairs Glenn Gaston and Peter Rhee.  We discuss the September/ October meeting including all the planning and work that goes into the final product.  We discuss highlights of what we expect to be a fantastic meeting in Boston! We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6f...

Season 3, Episode 19.  Chuck and Chris discuss a listener submitted question on the difficult patient.  How to best handle a challenging patient in the clinic.  We share our tips and pearls together with the reality of modern medicine. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85  Survey Link: Help Chu...

Season 3, Episode 18.  Chuck and Chris use a classic HBR article to discuss generational differences in health care.  Gen Z vs Gen Y vs Boomers- does generation matter?  Are there more similarities than we thought? How Gen Y and Boomers Will Reshape Your Agenda, by Hewlett, Sherbin, and Sumberg.  July- Aug 2009 We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/s...

Season 3, Episode 17.  Chuck and Chris discuss academia and education.  We also take a deep dive on a listener submitted case on nerve injury during carpal tunnel release.  We share insights on workup and surgical technique. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85  Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chri...

Season 3, Episode 16.  Chuck and Chris with a grab bag of topics including listener emails and a few very interesting surgical cases.  We will discuss the placebo effect and recovery after long bone fracture + a few nerve and elbow cases. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85  Survey Link: Help...

Season 3, Episode 15.  Chuck and Chris discuss  ECU tendon pathology including tendonitis and instability.  We review pertinent history, physical examination including the ECU Synergy Test, and surgical techniques including transposition of the tendon for instability. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=...

Season 3, Episode 14.  Chuck and Chris discuss a listener suggestion for an episode: hand surgeries for the non hand surgeon.  We discuss common procedures for the non hand surgeon and provide our opinions on these cases. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85  Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris u...

Season 3, Episode 13.  Chuck and Chris review several listener questions and comments and then discuss coding.  We discuss our views on coding, review some cases and incorportate our clinical practice, academia vs private practice and refer to two different manuscripts.  Coding Practices in Hand Surgery and Their Relationship to Surgeon Compensation Structure Ryan M. Coyle, MD, , Amr M. Tawfik, BA...

Season 3, Episode 12.  Chuck and Chris take a deep dive on radial tunnel decompression.  We discuss our preferred surgical technique and the pros and cons of the volar vs dorsal approaches. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85  Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like a...

Season 3, Episode 11.  Chuck and Chris discuss a leadership topic based on an HBR article from 2001:  "The Making of a Corporate Athlete" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.  We discuss the requirements for achieving sustained high achievement as detailed in the prescient article- physical capacity, emotional capacity, mental capacity, and spiritual capacity.  The concept of recovery (aka- a...

Season 3, Episode 10.  Chuck and Chris welcome back Steve Moran to talk hand surgery.  Specifically, we discuss wrist salvage procedures the proximal row carpectomy (PRC) vs. the scaphoid excision and 4-bone fusion.  We talk technical aspects of the both procedures including neurectomies, handling of the capsule, order of operations, etc. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https:/...

Season 3, Episode 9.  Chuck and Chris join the Peds Ortho Podcast, the official podcast of POSNA.  We introduce this special podcast which has been published on their channel and share the recording here.  The  podcast description from their site: Special guests and hosts of "The Upper Hand" Podcast, Dr. Charles Goldfarb and Dr. Chris Dy from Washington University in St. Louis, join the...

Season 3, Episode 8.  Chuck and Chris complete their review of the excellent JBJS Hand Surgery Update which details key manuscripts in 2021.  Written by Deb Bohn and Kelsey Wise, this is a great summary of new, key information in the hand surgery world.    Part 2. Bohn DC and Wise KL, Whats New in Hand and Wrist Surgery.  JBJS, 2022;0: 1-8 We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https:...

Season 3, Episode 7.  Chuck and Chris review the excellent JBJS Hand Surgery Update which reviews key manuscripts in 2021.  Written by Deb Bohn and Kelsey Wise, this is a great summary of new, key information in the hand surgery world.   Bohn DC and Wise KL, Whats New in Hand and Wrist Surgery.  JBJS, 2022;0: 1-8 Chris also references this review article on the ulnar nerve Goldfarb, C. A., & S...

Season 3, Episode 6.  Chuck and Chris talk baseball injuries with a focus on the wrist.  While the season may be delayed, its starting to feel like Spring Training!  We touch on the elbow but focus on three common wrist issues in baseball: hook of the hamate fractures, ECU tendon, and the TFCC. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13...

Season 3, Episode 5.  Chuck and Chris talk congenital hand surgery.  Do you want to be the expert or do you believe that time spent learning about congenital conditions is a waste of your time.  We unpack it here and emphasize why there is a great deal for all of us to learn from congenital! We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919...

Season 3, Episode 4.  Chuck and Chris take a deep dive on scaphoid excision and 4-bone fusion.  After a brief case introduction, we discuss our decisions, preferences and techniques.  We also briefly discuss other options including proximal row carpectomy and capitate resurfacing. We plan a newsletter launch soon.  Subscribe here:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe24876...

Season 3, Episode 3.  Chuck and Chris share thoughts regarding zoom interviews in 2022.  We discuss our opinions on the format and pearls for successful interviewing.  Let us know your thoughts. Sign up for The Upper Hand Podcast Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hH5qfT As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music. theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to...

Season 3, Episode 2.  Chuck and Chris share personal and work New Year's resolutions.  Then we share two interesting cases, one an unexplained nerve issue and the other a difficult PIP joint fracture.  Join us! Sign up for The Upper Hand Podcast Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hH5qfT As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music. theupperhandpodcast.wust...