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://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuc...
Jul 03, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and ...
Jun 26, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and ...
Jun 19, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 Cohort Study. Tsehaie J, Spekreijse KR, Wouters RM, Slijper HP, Feitz R, Hovius SER, Selles RW. J Hand ...
Jun 12, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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. Tsehaie J, Spekreijse KR, Wouters RM, Slijper HP, Feitz R, Hovius SER, Selles RW. J Hand Surg Am. 201...
Jun 05, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you lik...
May 29, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve. And be entered for drawing to win a ...
May 22, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better...
May 15, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve. And be entered for drawing to win a mug! https:...
May 08, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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 Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve. And be entered for drawing to wi...
May 01, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve. And...
Apr 24, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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 understand better what you like and what we can improve. And be entered for drawing to win a mug! https://...
Apr 17, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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, Anna Green, MD, Brian M. Katt, MD, y Steven Z. Glickel, MD Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online 3 (2...
Apr 10, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 13
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 and what we can improve. And be entered for drawing to win a mug! https://bit.ly/349aUvz As always, thanks...
Apr 03, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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- avoiding burnout) is discussed. We plan a newsletter launch soon. Subscribe here: https://wustl.us6.list-manage.com...
Mar 27, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuc...
Mar 20, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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 podcast crew for a wide-ranging discussion on upper extremity conditions and the role of information technology in...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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://wustl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck ...
Mar 06, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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., & Stern, P. J. (2003). Low ulnar nerve palsy. Journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 3(1),...
Feb 27, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like a...
Feb 20, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and ...
Feb 13, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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=c6fe13919f69cbe248767c4e8&id=10e0c1dd85 Survey Link: Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can...
Feb 06, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.
Jan 30, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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.wustl.edu. And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern....
Jan 23, 2022•39 min
Season 3, Episode 1. Chuck and Chris are excited for Season 3! We share some updates and then dive in with a case discussion for our classification- guided approaches to managing Kienbocks Disease. 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 Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.
Jan 16, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 2 Episode 48. Chuck and Chris share and discuss a listener question about hand surgery call. We then continue to listener submitted segment and share our 3 most memorable cases and lessons for our younger selves. This is our last episode for 2021. Looking forward to 2022! 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 Eric Zhu, aspir...
Dec 19, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Season 2 Episode 47. Chuck and Chris discuss an FPL rupture case and respond to a listener requested segment: 3 Influential Mentors. Each of us share 3 mentors including why each was so influential to 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.wustl.edu. And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern....
Dec 12, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Season 2 Episode 46. Chuck and Chris discuss TFCC injuries and repair. We briefly review examination diagnosis but the deep dive focuses on repair technique. The importance of foveal TFCC injury and repair is highlighted. 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 Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern....
Dec 05, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Season 2 Episode 45. Chuck and Chris celebrate Thanksgiving by discussing why we feel thankful including specific people (think nurses, medial assistants, and hand therapists) places (ie Division and Department), and surgical instruments! (sounds odd but it flowed well) 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 Eric Zhu, aspiring physi...
Nov 28, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Season 2 Episode 44. Chuck and Chris welcome Lauren Wessel and her suggestion for a new segment: Half full or Half empty? Lauren put together a list of controversial concepts and Chris and Chuck weigh in. And, for those of you who like disagreement, there is plenty! 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 Eric Zhu, aspiring physician...
Nov 21, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 44
