Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Chuck and Chris welcome guest Jim Higgins to discuss a JHS Spotlight article:  Innovator’s Corner: Vascularized Bone Flaps for Carpal Reconstruction— Challenging Dogma from the Sept 2026 Journal of Hand Surgery.  While the article shares technical tips and pearls, as well as drawings for carpal vascularized bone flap reconstructions, our interview briefly discusses innovation and other important topics to Dr. Higgins, including traveling fellowships, education and clinical practice. 

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris address additional hand lumps and bumps in this part 2 episode. We discuss pathologies like nerve sheath tumor, giant cell tumor of tendon sheath, and many more.

We learned of our Feedspot ranking amongst all of the orthopedic podcasts: we rank #3 out of the top 60 just behind Orthobullets and Nailed It Podcast!  Amazing and thank you for your continued support!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris tackle hand and wrist bumps, starting with some basic discussion in part 1 and then will proceed to more challenging pathologies in the next episode.


See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris host a live podcast at the ASSH Annual Meeting in Boston.  Special guest Greg Merrell discusses new initiatives at the Journal of Hand Surgery to kick things off.  We discussed meeting highlights with audience members, hit on several controversies, reviewed the Touch Prosthesis for CMC, and so much more!  We apologize for the audio quality being subpar.

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris briefly review challenges with the US healthcare system but spend most of the episode discussing difficult hand fracture cases.

Meyer ZI, Goldfarb CA, Calfee RP, Wall LB. The Central Slip Fracture: Results of Operative Treatment of Volar Fracture Subluxations/Dislocations of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Jul;42(7):572.e1-572.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.03.030. Epub 2017 May 3. PMID: 28476538; PMCID: PMC5510930.

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris share thoughts and tips for success for new attendings and new fellows.  Things such as the 3 A's and the 3 E's (tune in for this new one) and many other pearls.

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris review 6 recent Journal of Hand Surgery articles with a variety of topics.  Tune in and see below.

1) Arends GR, van Kooij YE, Stern BZ, Hovius SER, Wouters RM; Hand-Wrist Study Group; de Ridder WA. Understanding Why Certain Patients With Hand and Wrist Conditions Are Dissatisfied Despite Achieving Their Expressed Personal Improvement Goals Anchored at Satisfaction: A Qualitative Study. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Jun;51(6):687-697. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.12.009. Epub 2026 Jan 29. PMID: 41609542.

2) Lee SH, Kim MB, Lee YH. Surgical Management of Delayed Mallet Finger Fractures Using Combined Two-Extension Block Kirschner Wire and Dorsal Counterforce Techniques. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 May;51(5):555-563. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.12.019. Epub 2026 Jan 29. PMID: 41609545.

3) Lunasin RM, Capell W, Kaufman KR, Shin AY. Rethinking Muscle Testing: Dynamic EMG Studies of Elbow Positioning as a Differentiator of Pronator Teres and Quadratus Functions. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Apr;51(4):437.e1-437.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.09.013. Epub 2025 Oct 29. PMID: 41159989.

4) Morisaki S, Yoshii K, Tsuchida S, Oda R, Takahashi K. Comparison of Manual Tie and Knotless Suture Anchor Techniques in Arthroscopic Transosseous Foveal Repair of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 May;51(5):503-510. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2026.01.021. Epub 2026 Mar 4. PMID: 41778936.

5) Mwangi J, Henriquez AR, Varney CR, Yu R, Kim JK, Baker RL Jr, Pidgeon T, Hammert WC. Suture-Button Suspensionplasty Does Not Provide a Sustained Functional Advantage Over Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Jun;51(6):623-630. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2026.02.019. Epub 2026 Apr 3. PMID: 41934451.

6) Surke C, Del Rosario PA, Huntington LS, Ek ETH, Tham SK, Ackland D. Fracture Fixation in an Unstable Scaphoid Fracture Model: A Biomechanical Comparison of Double Screw Osteosynthesis With Two Common Bone Graft and Fixation Techniques. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Apr;51(4):391.e1-391.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.09.007. Epub 2025 Oct 25. PMID: 41137815.

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris have a potpourri of topics including CMS proposed changes for 2027 (not good for hand surgery), cases, and two listener submitted topics: board preparation and caring for patients with ligamentous laxity/ Ehlers Danlos.

Chuck references Christian Pean's Substack called 'Techy Surgeon' as a great resource for value based care and all things tech including AI insights.

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris welcome Kathleen McKeon as our guest to discuss practice types, including: 

• academic
• private
• PE-backed private
• an employed positions

Dr. McKeon has personal experience with PE and shares insights for us all to consider.  We also learn a bit about her personal journey joining a well-known sports practice and succeeding in a "privatademic" environment. 

Dr. McKeon references Ben Schwartz' Substack called 'The Surgeon's Record' as a great resource.

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris welcome Mark Baratz as our guest to talk about a number of topics, including sustainability and surgery, book club, culture, and so much more. Join us for pearls of wisdom from Mark Baratz and learn alongside of us.

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris catch up and discuss the new JBJS 'What's New in Hand Surgery', written by Eric Wagner and Nina Suh.  This takes us through 2025 and highlights new and impactful scientific articles on our field. 

Wagner ER, Suh N. What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Mar 18;108(6):401-409. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01568. Epub 2026 Feb 3. PMID: 41632853.


We are still need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris catch up and discuss a few clinical scenarios including the Arcade of Struthers and indications to address it with ulnar nerve transposition.  They also discuss adolescent forearm instability, especially in congenital conditions, and the role of the one- bone forearm


We are still need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris continue the initiative working with The Journal of Hand Surgery on a quarterly journal club.  Nash and Macerena choose the articles from the previous quarter and Chris and Chuck review the articles and discuss practical implications.  See articles below.

In addition, we discuss a case of possible pronator syndrome together with carpal tunnel syndrome including debate on the role of nerve studies, physical examination, and ultrasound.

1) Rames JD, Emanuels AF, Tunaboylu MF, Moran SL. A 40-Year Retrospective Evaluation of Vascularized Bone Grafting for Kienböck Disease. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Jan;51(1):13.e1-13.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.07.025. Epub 2025 Aug 29. PMID: 40879579.

2) Suzuki T, Kiyota Y, Matsumura N, Sato K, Nakamura M, Iwamoto T. Anatomical Reconstruction of the Terminal Tendon and Lateral Band for Severe Chronic Tendon Mallet Injury. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Jan;51(1):92.e1-92.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.04.025. Epub 2025 Jun 21. PMID: 40542795.

3) Lee C, Shin S, Fraipont G, Hung V, McGarry MH, Lee TQ. Dermal Allograft Augmentation With Proximal Row Carpectomy: A Biomechanical Study. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Feb;51(2):143-152. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.05.006. Epub 2025 Jul 4. PMID: 40613810.

4) Jaarsma EH, Ring D, Tonn MD, Brinkman N. Do Patients Older Than 40 Years with Work Claims for Unilateral Wrist Symptoms Have Symmetric, Bilateral MRI Signal Changes That Do Not Correspond with Symptoms? J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Mar;51(3):313-320. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.11.012. Epub 2026 Jan 29. PMID: 41609546.

5) Pohl NB, Brush PL, Parson JP, Fitzgerald P, Charlton A, Beredjiklian PK, Fletcher DJ. Incidence and Predictors of Subsequent Triggering Requiring Treatment After Trigger Finger Release. J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Feb;51(2):203.e1-203.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.02.009. Epub 2025 Apr 9. PMID: 40202483.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris catch up on recent travels including the Pediatric Hand Study Group meeting in Atlanta.  We discuss a few cases including a 5th CMC fracture dislocation, a 5+ year old scaphoid nonunion, a nightstick fracture, and more.  We also respond to listener submitted questions including 4th compartment tenosynovitis, CMC arthritis with MCP hyperextension including the role of CMC fusion, and ulnar nerve transposition.

We are still in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris welcome Jason Strelzow to discuss AI in general, applications in medicine (including ambient listening), and his favorite chatbot.  Dr. Strelzow is a hand surgeon with a trauma focus at Wash U and is the JBJS AI Associate Editor.


We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris spent a few minutes discussing Artemis II.  So many interesting discussion points from this mission around the moon- we focus on selection criteria for competitive jobs (like astronauts and orthopedic residents)!  In addition, we hit the highlights from Rick Wright's visit as a Leadership lecturer.  Rick spoke on 'How to be the best resident and attending' and we all learned a great deal.  Chris and Chuck break this down.

The Artemis II Effect: When Everyone Is Brilliant, Character Becomes The Mission. Penny Abeywardena, Forbes Magazine April 9th.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss volar plating for distal radius fractures.  What are the alternatives, what are some technical pearls,  and more.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris share interesting information about Chuck's trip to India for the World Congenital Symposium and Chris' visit to the Curtis National Hand Center as a Visiting Professor.  Then they discuss a listener's concern about their discussion of operating room efficiency/ Chuck's trip to Atlanta.  


We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris begin a new initiative working with The Journal of Hand Surgery on a quarterly journal club.  Nash and Macerena will choose the articles from the previous quarter and Chris and Chuck will review the articles and discuss practical implications.  This first episode includes discussion of the following articles from Q4 of 2025:

Porche KM, Spinner RJ, Bishop AT, Pulos N, Shin AY. Age-Related Effects on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Dec;50(12):1498-1504. PMID: 40817901.

Cardenas D, Dogaroiu A, Harirah M, Zhang AY, Odobescu A, Sammer DM. Biomechanical Comparison of Suture Caliber and Number of Passes in Epitendinous Repair. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Oct;50(10):1278.e1-1278.e6. PMID: 39903150.

Ritchie B, Saini J, Mack ZE, Munn A, Dhaliwal G, Roach KE, Manske SL, White NJ. Weight-Bearing Computed Tomography Analysis of Scapholunate Ligament Injury. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Nov;50(11):1304-1312. PMID: 40944679.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris begin a new initiative working with The Journal of Hand Surgery on a quarterly journal club.  Nash and Macerena will choose the articles from the previous quarter and Chris and Chuck will review the articles and discuss practical implications.  This first episode includes discussion of the following articles from Q4 of 2025:

Portney DA, Lee CP, Wolf JM, Strelzow JA, Stepan JG. A Changing Landscape in Surgical Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis: Is the Rate of Denervation Increasing? J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Oct;50(10):1280.e1-1280.e8. PMID: 39918526.

Earp BE, Zhang D, Benavent KA, Ostergaard PJ, Blazar PE. The Use of Telemedicine Postoperative Visits Following Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Digit Releases: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Dec;50(12):1431-1437. PMID: 41117725.

Amen TB, Ibrahim LI, Gillinov SM, Torabian KA, Dean MC, Liimakka A, Lee SK. Glucagon-like peptide-1 Agonists and Common Hand Procedures: Perioperative and Postoperative Risks and Complications. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Nov;50(11):1297-1303. PMID: 41055617.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris review common, "straightforward" surgeries in hand surgery and what might go wrong.  We specifically discuss trigger finger release, dequervains release, ganglion excision and carpal tunnel release.  We share our thoughts and hope for listener feedback.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris respond to listener submitted questions regarding cubital tunnel decompression and ulnar nerve transposition.  We also discuss some nuanced cases of thumb UCL injuries.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chris goes solo on this one as we share his guest podcast appearance on "The Resident Review Podcast." 

The Second Look: Navigating Revision Surgery for Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndromes
Revision surgery for nerve compression in the upper extremity presents unique challenges. While primary decompression procedures for conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CuTS) are common, addressing persistent or recurrent symptoms requires a specialized approach. Dr. Dy provides an in-depth look at the workup and surgical philosophy for these complex revision cases.


We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss tricks and tips for elbow arthroscopy, a listener submitted topic.  Learn more about indications, portal placement, and keys to success.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss tips for an efficient clinic and review a surgical approach for radial tunnel syndrome and pronator syndrome treatment.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss Guyons Canal release indications and technical pearls along with treatment of hook of the hamate fractures.

Also, Chris and Macy's book is available: https://www.amazon.com/Rehabilitation-Nerve-Transfers-Upper-Extremity/dp/3031920074

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris had fun with this episode as we discuss listener comments, highlight an interesting elbow case, and take a deep dive on thought leadership based on a great piece written by Benjamin Schwartz.

https://resources.nejmcareercenter.org/article/thought-leadership-101-getting-started/

Also, Chris and Macy's book is available: https://www.amazon.com/Rehabilitation-Nerve-Transfers-Upper-Extremity/dp/3031920074

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss their approach to local only surgery include some basic pearls, building on previous episodes.  They also discuss some local challenges including insurance companies.

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris host a live podcast in Vancouver at the ASSH Annual Meeting.  Listen in for some fun and lively discussion about topics pertinent to all including dupuytrens, distal radius fractures and more!

We are in need of a podcast intern!  We would appreciate any referrals!

See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.

The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris are joined by the co-chairs of the ASSH Annual Meeting, Lindley Wall and Carl Harper.  They share insights on ALL of the exciting plans for the robust annual meeting in Vancouver.  Join us and get excited about the. meeting with a few insider tips.

We mention a new book about Sterling Bunnell.  If you are not going to the meeting and would like to purchase a copy, use this link.

https://american-society-for-surgery-of-the-hand.myshopify.com/products/dr-sterling-bunnell-from-son-of-the-gold-rush-to-founding-father-of-hand-surgery

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Chuck and Chris are joined by podcast regular Macy Stonner to discuss tennis elbow. Macy shares therapy perspectives on 'LET'.  We also hear about about therapy for free functioning muscle transfers.

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Chuck and Chris discuss the ulnar wrist, some listener submitted pearls on carpal tunnel release and close with a discussion of practical tips for an efficient practice.  Join us to hear our thoughts and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com

We mentioned this article as a key physical exam assessment:

Ruland RT, Hogan CJ.  The ECU synergy test: an aid to diagnose ECU tendonitis.
J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Dec;33(10):1777-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.08.018.

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Chuck and Chris discuss a listener submitted query around handling referrals.  We also discuss our tips and tricks around common surgeries including carpal tunnel release, trigger ringer release, and ganglion excxision. Join us to hear our opinions and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com

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The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

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Chuck and Chris discuss fellowship graduation, a case of AIN palsy, and advice for new fellowship graduates as the establish their practices.  Join us to hear our opinions and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com

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The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss "simple" diagnoses that may be overlooked in residency and fellowship training.  Diagnoses like mucous cysts, ganglion cysts, and carpal boss.  We definitely do not agree on management on many of these.  Join us to hear our opinions and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com

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The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.

As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss their thoughts/ the relevance of  each of the carpal bones and we promise this episode is more fun that you may think.  We discuss how we think about each bone, the pathology associated and the interventions we consider.

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Chuck and Chris discuss a new topic- distal biceps rutpures.  This is one of Chuck's favorite procedures but a little out of the day to day for Chris.  We discuss anatomy and treatment options including surgical technique.

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The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.



As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris discuss a number of stimulating topics.  First up, Chuck shares a case of a large elbow osteochondritis dissecans lesion and the latest in treatment techniques.  Next we discuss a listener submitted question on CMC pain in a young patient.  And finally, we discuss an HBR article on leadership, particularly pertinent in 2025.  Join us!

HBR “The Work of Leadership”. Ronald A. Heifetz and Donald Laurie

Reprint R0111K; Best of HBR, 2001

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The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.



As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.

For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Chuck and Chris catch up on nerve conferences, business school, and review a difficult CMC arthritis case.  Join us!

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Chuck and Chris discuss a few of their favorite surgeries and some that are not so favorite right now.  We invite you to share your favorites and any tips or tricks that you value.

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Chuck and Chris discuss the new JBJS article, What's New in Hand Surgery, written by Drs Wager and Suh.  Lots of great content in Part 2 on many topics including distal radius fracture, nerve injury, arthroscopy, arthroplasty and so much more.

Citation
Wager ER and Su N.  What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery.  JBJS 2025; 107:543-51

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Chuck and Chris discuss the new JBJS article, What's New in Hand Surgery, written by Drs Wager and Suh.  Lots of great content in Part 1 on many topics including scaphoid fractures, SL injuries, and nerve compression.

Citations

Wager ER and Su N.  What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery.  JBJS 2025; 107:543-51

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Friday, Day 5 of the IFSSH.  This is the final day but there is plenty of content.  Chuck and Wee also recap the meeting and highlight the 2028 IFSSH Meeting in Singapore!

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Wednesday, Day 4 of the IFSSH, filled with Symposia and Instructional Courses as well as special events including the Swanson Lecture with Pioneer Fu-Chan Wei and the Gala at the National Portrait Gallery Thursday evening.

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Wednesday, Day 3 of the IFSSH, filled with Symposia and Instructional Courses as well as special events including a Therapist Keynote Speaker: The Innovator in You and the Surgeon Presidential Guest Lecturer, Tony Smith, speaking on his quest to learn more about Sterling Bunnell and the book that has resulted.  Use the App and plan your day carefully because there is an incredible amount of high level content taught by the international speakers.

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Tuesday, Day 2 of the IFSSH, filled with Symposia and Instructional Courses as well as special events including the Therapist Opening Ceremony and a Therapist Keynote Lecture: Rowing Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean...  Use the App and plan your day carefully because there is an incredible amount of high level content taught by the international speakers.

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview the IFSSH beginning with Day 1, filled with Precourses and ending with the Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Reception. There are amazing learning opportunities with the Precourses covering all aspects of hand surgery with an international list of remarkable speakers! Come learn who are the newly recognized Pioneers in Hand Surgery!

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Chuck and Chris discuss a radial nerve palsy associated with a humerus fracture.  We discuss diagnosis, examination, and preliminary treatment options.  Part 2 will follow after the IFSSH meeting.  We also discuss upcoming, IFSSH- related episodes.

Some citations

1: Lieberdorfer A, Shivakumar N, Stonner MM, Brogan DM, Ray WZ, Mackinnon SE, Dy
CJ. Expectant Management, Tendon Transfer, or Nerve Transfer Surgery for Radial
Nerve Injury: A Qualitative Study Exploring Patient Expectations, Goals, and
Treatment Experiences. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Apr 19;105(8):600-606. doi:
10.2106/JBJS.22.01201. Epub 2023 Feb 16. PMID: 36795855.
 
2: Malikowski T, Micklesen PJ, Robinson LR. Prognostic values of
electrodiagnostic studies in traumatic radial neuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 2007
Sep;36(3):364-7. doi: 10.1002/mus.20848. PMID: 17587226.
 
3: Steenbeek ED, Pondaag W, Tannemaat MR, Van Zwet EW, Malessy MJA, Groen JL.
Optimal timing of needle electromyography to diagnose lesion severity in
traumatic radial nerve injury. Muscle Nerve. 2023 Apr;67(4):314-319. doi:
10.1002/mus.27787. Epub 2023 Jan 22. PMID: 36625338.

4.  PMID: 31714418
Radial Nerve Palsy Recovery With Fractures of the Humerus: An Updated Systematic Review.
Ilyas AM, Mangan JJ, Graham J.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Mar 15;28(6):e263-e269. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00142.


5. PMID: 32285189
Radial nerve palsy associated with closed humeral shaft fractures: a systematic review of 1758 patients.
Hendrickx LAM, Hilgersom NFJ, Alkaduhimi H, Doornberg JN, van den Bekerom MPJ.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2021 Apr;141(4):561-568. doi: 10.1007/s00402-020-03446-y. Epub 2020 Apr 13.

6.  PMID: 33335819
Incidence and Management of Radial Nerve Palsies in Humeral Shaft Fractures: A Systematic Review.
Hegeman EM, Polmear M, Scanaliato JP, Nesti L, Dunn JC.
Cureus. 2020 Nov 15;12(11):e11490. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11490.
PMID: 33335819 Free PMC article. Review.

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Chuck and Chris welcome Jim Chang from Stanford University for a deep dive on two really amazing topics.  First, we discuss Jim's leadership of the IFSSH Triannual Meeting in Washington DC March 24-28.  And second, we discuss global reconstructive surgery and Jim's work in this area, specifically with Resurg International.  Join us for interesting conversation (and then join us in DC).  Jim had much to share about psychic compensation and 4 tenants to successful international work: finding the right host, being a good guest, making a lasting impact, and not competing with other organizations. 

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Chuck and Chris welcome Jeff Yao and Jeff Friedrich to preview the IFSSH.  We have a fantastic, wide ranging discussion about this leading, triannual meeting of surgeons and therapists.  We follow up that with a discussion of Jeff and Jeff's preferences for treatment of CMC arthritis.

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