The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

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The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

The Upper Hand Podcast feature Charles Goldfarb and Chris Dy from Washington University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Our weekly podcast will discuss all things hand surgery, from the technical aspects of what we do (diagnosis, treatment) to our more personal approaches to events and opportunities that hand surgeons experience. We welcome feedback and audience engagement. We are grateful for the muscial contribution of @iamPeterMartin.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The LRTI in 2025

    Chuck and Chris discuss a listener submitted case and use the topic for a deep dive on thumb CMC/ basal joint arthritis and the gold standard of care, the LRTI. Hear Chuck and Chris' thoughts on the technical aspects of the operation and hear how they differ in their approaches.Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.Check out this link for the lecture serie...

    44 min

  2. 5 JAN

    Wrist Arthroscopy with Sanj Kakar, part 2

    Chuck and Chris are joined again by Sanj Kakar from the Mayo Clinic. Sanj is a high volume arthroscopist and luminary in the field. He is leading the way with contributions to the field and new ways of considering wrist pathology. If you missed episode 1, we would recommend a listen but each episode stands alone.Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportun...

    43 min

  3. 22/12/2024

    The Future of Hand Surgery

    Chuck and Chris celebrate the last episode of 2024 with a 'Future of Hand Surgery' episode. We prognosticate who will be performing carpal tunnel releases, how we will treat the CMC joint, what wrist arthroscopy will include, how we will repair nerves and tendons, and so much more. Join us and share your thoughts by email!Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opp...

    35 min

  4. 08/12/2024

    AI and Medicine: A Discussion with Alpesh Patel

    Chuck and Alpesh Patel, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at Northwestern, discuss artificial intelligence and its role in medical practice. In the first of a two- part discussion, Chuck and Alpesh start with the basics on what AI is and what it can reasonably do and they start to delve into more details around practical applications.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner o...

    59 min

  5. 01/12/2024

    Mailbag Cases and Reasons to be Thankful

    Chuck and Chris have a good discussion based on several questions submitted by Chris Gayton at Ortho South Carolina and share why we are thankful at this time of year. We discuss when we consider carpal tunnel release and cubital tunnel surgery together, when we consider a distal ulnar tunnel decompression, and the role of dry arthroscopy in the setting of SL ligament injury.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more informati...

    42 min

  6. 17/11/2024

    Advocacy- why it matters

    Chuck and Chris discuss advocacy. In this episode, we start with an adolescent elbow case as a warm up and then pivot to advocacy. Starting with a simple definition and explaining why it is so important for all of us. We use practical examples for discussion on all types of advocacy and why we should all engage in some manner.Jon Lundy can be reached at jlundy1313@gmail.comSubscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand fo...

    41 min

  7. 03/11/2024

    Bennett Fractures, Rolando Fractures, and Guest Lecturer Sam!

    Chuck and Chris discuss Bennett Fractures and Rolando Fractures as well as a few mailbag topics including central TFCC tears (and the role of ulnar shortening) and more on bowstringing from Sam Moghtaderi.A few citations courtesy of loyal listener Joe McLaughlin.1) Hulsizer, et al. Ulna- shortening osteotomy after failed arthroscopic debridement of the TFCC. JHS, 19972) Nishizuka, et al Simple debridement has little useful value on the clinical course of recalcitrant ulna wr...

    40 min

  8. 20/10/2024

    Considerations on the Darrach Procedure

    Chuck and Chris discuss the Darrach procedure including our indications, alternatives, technical considerations, and more. We also share our amazing experiences at the ASHT!Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.See https://checkpointsurgical.com or www.nervemaster.com for information about the company and its products as well as good general information a...

    31 min
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The Upper Hand Podcast feature Charles Goldfarb and Chris Dy from Washington University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Our weekly podcast will discuss all things hand surgery, from the technical aspects of what we do (diagnosis, treatment) to our more personal approaches to events and opportunities that hand surgeons experience. We welcome feedback and audience engagement. We are grateful for the muscial contribution of @iamPeterMartin.

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