Chuck and Chris welcome Sanj Kakar, MD from the Mayo Clinic to discuss the SL ligament.  We discuss Sanj's path to his current role and his approach to the SL ligament including diagnosis and treatment.  

We refer to
Scapholunate Instability: Diagnosis and Management e Anatomy, Kinematics, and Clinical Assessment. Part I Lauren E. Wessel, MD,* Scott W. Wolfe, MD† 2023 (also part 2)

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Chuck and Chris discuss rock climbing injuries.  We review general hand and wrist injuries but focus on the classic injuries to the fingers and flexor tendon sheath.

We refer to
Upper Extremity Injuries in RockClimbers: Diagnosis and Management byLaura A. Sims, MD.  J Hand Surgery 2022; 47:662-72

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Chuck and Chris are joined by special guest Macy Stonner who brings her therapy expertise to the topic of finger fractures.  This episode will revisit common fractures and the therapist perspective to outstanding outcomes.

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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.

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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)

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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!

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Season 2 Episode 43.  Chuck and Chris review 3 new journal articles pertinent to the practice of hand surgery.  Two are focused on steroid injection and the role this treatment has, especially in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.  The third focuses on complications with local only surgery in a large database study. 

Yoshiaki Yamanaka, MD, PhD, Takafumi Tajima, MD, PhD, Yoshitaka Tsujimura, MD, et al (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Fukuoka, Japan)
Molecular and Clinical Elucidation of the Mechanism of Action of Steroids in Idiopathic CarpalTunnel Syndrome J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021;103:1777-87

Nikolas H. Kazmers, MD, MSE, Kate Peacock, MPH, Katelin B. Nickel, MPH, et al (University of Utah and Washington University Data Center) Comparison of Complication Risk Following Trigger Digit Release Performed in the Office Versus the Operating Room: A Population-Based Assessment
J Hand Surg Am. Vol. 46, October 2021

Manfred Hofer, BSc; Jonas Ranstam, PhD; Isam Atroshi, MD, PhD. (Department of Orthopedics, Kristianstad Hospital, Kristianstad, Sweden (Hofer, Atroshi);Department of Clinical Sciences–Orthopedics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden (Ranstam, Atroshi).)  Extended Follow-up of Local Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeA Randomized Clinical Trial.  JAMA Network Open. 2021;4(10):e2130753. doi:10.1001

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Episode 42, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris are joined again by Jeff Stepan and Steve Lanier, two previous fellows both in their second year in hand surgery practice.  Jeff and Steve share their experiences starting practice in Chicago, in somewhat different practices.  Jeff is at the University of Chicago, Steve at NorthShore.   They share insights from their successful symposium at the ASSH:  Free Solo: Letting Go of the Rope - Lessons Learned from the First Year in Practice.  Finally, both are in the midst of the Boards process- lots of helpful information!

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Episoe 41, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris take a deep dive on leadership around The Great Resignation.  Employees across the USA are reconsidering their job, their careers, and their lives and are resigning in unprecedented numbers.  We use 2 HBR articles to frame our discussion.  We hope that listeners will engage and share their experiences.

References mentioned: 
1) The 3 Phases of Making a Major Life Change, Herminia Ibarra. HBR Augst 6, 2021
2) How to Help Your Team Get Out of a Lull, Merete Wedell- Wedellsborg  Oct 12, 2021

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Episoe 40, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris are joined by Becky Neiduski, hand therapist and Dean of Health Sciences at Elon University.  This is a live taping of the podcast with a great discussion of flexor tendon injuries including the surgeon and therapist perspective.  Thanks to the ASHT for inviting and for sharing the recording!

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Episoe 39, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris take a deep dive on another sports topic- thumb UCL repair.  We discuss primary repair and suture tape augmentation.  After a brief case introduction, we discuss the decisions the surgeon considers and the implications for cost and for recovery.

Reference mentioned: 
Michelle  Carlson, et al. Anatomy of the thumb metacarpophalangeal ulnar and radial collateral ligaments.  J Hand Surg Am . 2012 Oct;37(10):2021-6.  

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Episoe 38, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris welcome guest Jorge Orbey to discuss his pathway to success.  Dr. Orbay has started two success companies and, more importantly, has directly impacted patient care with the volar plate and now with the internal elbow stabilizer.  He reflects on his path and provides thoughts for future innovators in hand surgery or any field.  We also learn technical pearls on the volar approach from Dr. Orbay.

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Episode 37, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris discuss the ASSH Annual Meeting with the definitive recap episode.  Chris attended in person while Chuck attended virtually while holding down the fort in St Louis.  We discuss various sessions, the hybrid format, and lessons learned.  All in all, a great meeting under less than ideal circumstances.

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Chuck and Chris answer a few listener- submitted questions and then take a deep dive into their approach to finger fractures with a specific focus on Kirshner wires, k-wires.

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Episode 36, Season 2: Chuck and Chris discuss their approach to a scapholunate ligament injury.  We discuss how we think about and approach these injuries with specifics on surgical approach and technique.

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Episode 35, Season 2: Chuck and Chris discuss two HBR articles on presentations.  While these reflect on non medical lectures/ presentations, there are many valuable lessons to consider for those in the medical world.  Chris and I considered these lessons in preparation for the upcoming ASSH and ASHT meetings.

HBR articles
"What it takes to give a great presentation", Carmine Gallo 2020
"How to Give a Killer Presentation," by Chris Anderson 2013

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Episode 34, Season 2: Chuck and Chris welcome Amy Moore and John Fowler, the Hand Society (ASSH) 2021 Annual Meeting Chairs, to discuss the San Francisco Meeting in San Francisco.   They share insights the meeting development, the program, the hybrid opportunity and so much more.   We start the discussion with a reader submitted question on loupe choices.

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Episode 33, Season 2: Chuck and Chris welcome Rachel Pigott and Nora Barrett, the President and Annual Meeting Chair, respectfully, of the American Society of Hand Therapists to discuss the ASHT Annual Meeting in St. Louis, October 7th-10th.   They share insights about the ASHT and specifics about the annual meeting including highlights.   Its going to be a great meeting with some focus on nerve but a complete coverage of all pertinent hand therapist topics.  Note this podcast is abbreviated- the full, uncut version is on You Tube.

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Episode 32, Season 2: Chuck and Chris revisit the Wheel of Hand Surgery.  The spin of the wheel generates our discussion and this week we talk 'Never Have I Ever'.  Tune in to learn about dogma, what we do in practice that the literature may not support.  Including tennis elbow amongst other topics.

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Episode 34, Season 2: Chuck and Chris bring back "My Toughest Case" and Chris discusses a patient with scleroderma including evaluation and treatment options including sympathectomy.

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Episode 33, Season 2: Chuck and Chris welcome Terry Light, a mentor to many, to the show.  Terry shares his medicolegal thoughts on both how to avoid issues as well as when to consider expert witness work.  Many pearls for listeners of all levels and training.

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Episode 32, Season 2: Chuck and Chris talk Operating Room (OR) efficiency, specifically about running two rooms.  We discuss tactics, when a surgeon might be ready, and how to make the most of the opportunity.

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Episode 31, Season 2: Chuck and Chris introduce a new segment: The Wheel of Hand Surgery.  And, the Wheel guided on discussion this week on SLAC Wrist.  A bit on pathophysiology and more on treatment preferences.  
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Episode 30, Season 2: Chuck and Chris talk vacations- the science and the practice.  Using HBR references (HBR Article : We All Really Need a Vacation. Here’s How to Make the Most of It. by Art Markman. May 12, 2021) and our own experience/ challenges, we discuss the need for vacation, making the most of the vacation and some of the questions we all consider such as: 
Do you work on vacation?  
Do you answer emails and if you do, when? 
How do you prepare for re- entry? 
Do you leave an out of office email?  
How do you handle postoperative patients?

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Chuck and Chris welcome Ryan Nunley to the Podcast.  Ryan is a total joint surgeon who has an amazingly busy clinical practice.  We discuss practice efficiency, handling VIPs, and share updates on computer navigation and robotic surgery.  There is so much we can learn!

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Episode 29, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris start a new segment in their more structured approach.  This is the first episode of "My Hardest (recent) Case". Chuck shares a revision ulnar nerve case post subcutaneous transposition.  Chris and Chuck talk examination, nerve studies, technical approach and expectations.  Listen in!

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Episode 28, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris are joined by Jeff Stepan and Steve Lanier, two previous fellows both finishing their first year in hand surgery practice.  Jeff and Steve share their experiences starting practice in Chicago, in somewhat different practices.  Jeff is at the University of Chicago, Steve at NorthShore.  

Jeff and Steve are leading a Symposium at the ASSH on Saturday October 2nd at 9:30am, Free Solo: Letting Go of the Rope - Lessons Learned from the First Year in Practice.  Should be great!

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Episode 27, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris are joined by OT Macy Stonner to discuss therapy after finger fracture and therapy for the stiff finger.  Macy shares various tips and pearls to maximize patient outcomes.

We referenced an AAOS ICL published here: Post Traumatic Reconstruction of the Hand.  JBJS 89A: 428- 435,  2007

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Episode 26, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris discuss the stiff finger and the basic concepts required in assessment of these fingers.  We discuss the full range of issues from bone status to soft tissues,  tendon mobility to joint contractures. This will be part 1 with a more therapy focused colleague joining for part 2.

We referenced an AAOS ICL published here: Post Traumatic Reconstruction of the Hand.  JBJS 89A: 428- 435,  2007

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Episode 25, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris review PIP joint injuries, focusing on fracture/ dislocations and pilon injuries.  These are challenging injuries with a multitude of treatment choices.

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Episode 24, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris review 7 personal finance pearls.  This is an overview of critical points focused on a conservative approach to finance.  While it may be most appropriate for residents, fellows, and younger professionals, some tips will benefit everyone.
We welcome feedback.

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Episode 23, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris discuss radial tunnel syndrome.  They both believe in the diagnosis although find it uncommon.  We discuss diagnosis, conservative care and surgery.

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Episode 22, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris welcome noted pediatric sports medicine physician, Mark Halstead.  Mark has great experience caring for athletes at every level and we spend our talking youth sports, return to play, family dynamics and even pitch counts.  Mark shares pearls on many levels and explains why the athletic trainer relationships are so important.


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Episode 21, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris talk lumps and bumps, specifically ganglion cysts.  While the topic may seem mundane, the banter is decidedly not.  Join us and learn about Chris' PTSD and Chuck thermal approach.  A few citations are relavent.

Gross and Gelberman Metacarpal Rotational Osteotomy,  J Hand Surg 1985 10: 105-8

Balazs, Donohue, Drake, et al.  Outcomes of Open DWG excision in active- duty military personnel.  J Hand Surg 2015  40: 1739- 47

Gelberman and Blasingame The Timed Allen Test.  J Trauma 1981 21:477-9


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Episode 20, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris talk a reality of 2021: hybrid meetings.  We discuss current meetings and how the format might evolve.  And we discuss tips from a recent HBR article:  "How to Nail a Hybrid Presentation' by Sasrah Gershman and Rae Ringer.

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Chuck and Chris discuss patients with dupuytrens disease (in office and in the OR) including our protocols for care after formal surgery. We also discuss some challenges with needle procedures in the office.  We touch on our trial of AI for clinic note generation and look forward to listener comments.  And finally, we touch on leadership with a deep dive on the HBR article: The New Rules of Executive Presence by Sylvia Ann Hewlett.  This article compares leadership criteria from 2012 to 2022 and the differences in priorities are great discussion points.

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Episode 19, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris continue the new segment: deep dives on surgical technique.  We continue with another key procedure- the cubital tunnel decompression.  The focus is the exact technique that we use, from skin incision to treatment of the nerve to handling of the FCU.

Let us know if you like this segment and we welcome suggestions on other procedures to dive into.

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Episode 18, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris welcome Rob Kamal from Stanford to discuss distal radius fractures, the new Clinical Practice Guideline(CPG) on distal radius fracture, and quality in outcomes.    We do focus to unwind the CPG and highlight key points with Dr. Kamal who led this effort of the AAOS and ASSH.

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Episode 17, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris introduce a new segment: deep dives on surgical technique.  We start with the most basic and yet important procedure in hand surgery, carpal tunnel release.  We share our mini open approach to release the transverse carpal ligament.  And then we pivot to discuss the setup and execution of wrist arthroscopy.  

Let us know if you like this segment and we welcome suggestions on other procedures to dive into.

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Episode 16, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk about two manuscripts that we both really appreciate.  The first is from HBR on Mentoring,  "Making Mentorship a Team Effort" published on March 17, 2020.  This article suggests that mentoring should be a team effort with a Launch Team, a Cruise Team and a Boost Team.

The other is a recent J Hand Surgery manuscript, a prospective, randomized trial on scaphoid nonunion care. by Hegazy, et al. "Structural Versus Nonstructural Bone Grafting forthe Treatment of Unstable Scaphoid WaistNonunion Without Avascular Necrosis:A Randomized Clinical Trial" 

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Episode 15, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk about pediatric finger fractures including gamekeepers (aka skiers thumb) and bony mallet fractures.

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Episode 14, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk about Goldman Sachs work schedule, Chris' recent accomplishment, NCAA basketball and, oh right, pediatric phalanx fractures including extra octave fractures, subcondylar fractures, and Seymour fractures (amongst others).


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Episode 13, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use a new HBR article as the basis for this episode on thinking vs overthinking and share 5 steps to consider.  We talk intuition, perseveration, and other challenges in providing the best care for our patients.  The article link is below, author Melody Wilding.

Article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/how-to-stop-overthinking-everything

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Episode 12, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use Chris' recent JBJS article on 'What's New in Hand Surgery' as a basis of discussing the literature and their approaches to common problems.  This is the third episode which focuses on the CMC joint, Dupuytrens, the scaphoid, and other exciting areas!

Chris' article can be found at JBJS.org

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Episode 11, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use Chris' recent JBJS article on 'What's New in Hand Surgery' as a basis of discussing the literature and their approaches to common problems.  This is the second episode which focuses on nerve and distal radius.

Chris' article can be found at JBJS.org

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Episode 10, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use Chris' recent JBJS article on 'What's New in Hand Surgery' as a basis of discussing the literature and their approaches to common problems.  This episode focuses on carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes.

Chris' article can be found at JBJS.org

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Chuck and Chris catch up on with listener submitted questions and then discuss the volar approach to the scaphoid for scaphoid nonunions.

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Episode 9, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk to Rob Gray from Chicago and Orrin Franko from the San Francisco Bay Area on their approaches to marketing.  In this episode, we focus on practice development and marketing with Rob and Chris who are not in the classic academic models.  We learn about their approach to all things marketing including patient reviews.  

robgraymd.com
https://ebhmc.com/dr-franko/
https://surgisurvey.com

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Episode 8, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk about CMC fracture/ dislocations including the Bennett Fracture and the 4/5 dislocation w hamate fracture.  We share our thoughts and strategies towards fixation and return to sports.

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Episode 7, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk to Aaron Perlut, cofounder of Elasticity Marketing (https://goelastic.com) and author of "F!!ck Your Formula: Why Following Rules Is the Worst Marketing".  Aaron shares basic marketing principles including start with the "why".  We discuss various principles including online reputation management, SEO (search engine optimization) and the differences between B2B (business to business) marketing and direct to consumer marketing.  Finally, we hit on some age group differences and various online platforms.

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