The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Season 3, Episode 34.  Chuck and Chris discuss nuances of the presentation of CMC arthritis with attention paid to hyperextension of the thumb MCP joint. Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Please complete NEW Survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=taPMTM1xbU6XS02b65bG1s4ZpoRI9wlPhXnSF2MnEXxURV...

Season 3, Episode 33.  Chuck and Chris catch up and review an interesting case with severe elbow arthritis and ulnar nerve pathology.  We discuss the role of the AIN transfer includes Chris' technique as well as treatment of the elbow arthritis while treating cubital tunnel syndrome. Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=1...

Season 3, Episode 32.  Chuck and Chris discuss a case of central slip laceration before diving into cubital tunnel syndrome including decision- making for decompression vs transposition and technique preferences.  Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Please complete NEW Survey : https://forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Season 3, Episode 31.  Chuck and Chris share exciting podcast milestone and announce a new giveaway to celebrate.  And then, we get down to a new topic- capitellar OCD, osteochondral defect, aka osteochondritis dissecans.  We share thoughts on diagnosis and treatment- what works, what doesn't, and so much more. Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13...

Season 3, Episode 30.  Chuck and Chris answer a listener question regarding national society involvement.  We share our opinions on societies, leadership, leadership training, traveling fellowships, and so much more! Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85  Survey Link: Stay tuned- a new, updated survey is coming soon!...

Season 3, Episode 29.  Chuck and Chris discuss overcoming uncertainty as based on the HBR article "How to overcome your fear of the unknown" by authors Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr.  This article from the July-August issue is based on  the book, "The Upside of Uncertainty."  We found the article and its message fascinating and related the key points in this discussion....

Season 3, Episode 28.  Chuck and Chris welcome Farshid Guilak to discuss his remarkable research career and his approach to leadership, mentorship, and change.  This fun and interesting discussion of topics is certain to be of interest.  Farsh has a remarkable recor of research success (the only 3 time winner of the Kappa Delta Award) and built a thriving lab through supportive leadership and ment...

Season 3, Episode 27.  Chuck and Chris catch up, review some listener questions, and discuss their approaches to the scaphoid proximal pole nonunion, based on experience with literature guidance. Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85  Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can i...

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:/...