The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Chuck and Chris

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 256

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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Thought Leadership in 2025

Sunday, November 9, 2025 • Duration 45:48

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

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Local Only Hand Surgery, Pearls and Challenges

Sunday, October 26, 2025 • Duration 31:52

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.

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Chuck and Chris Talk Distal Biceps Ruptures

Sunday, June 22, 2025 • Duration 33:29

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.

Thanks to all those who have taken the survey. For those who have not, please take 2 minutes and help us to better understand your preferences and help us understand how we can continue to improve the podcast! For those who complete the survey and share their email, we will have a drawing for Upper Hand Swag!

https://forms.gle/MXmPMwYLYfYa6E347

Keep a lookout for our Summer Newsletter- check your inboxes and let us know if you are not on the list and would like to be. Feedback always welcome.

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

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Chuck and Chris discuss thumb arthritis and joint balance

Season 3 · Episode 34

Sunday, September 4, 2022 • Duration 32:00

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.

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As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome with Ulnar Nerve Pathology: A Case Discussion

Season 3 · Episode 33

Sunday, August 28, 2022 • Duration 43:12

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.

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As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.
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Chuck and Chris Talk Surgical Techniques for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Season 3 · Episode 32

Sunday, August 21, 2022 • Duration 39:14

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.

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As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.
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Chuck and Chris Talk Elbow OCDs

Season 3 · Episode 31

Sunday, August 14, 2022 • Duration 34:01

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.

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Chuck and Chris Talk National Societies

Season 3 · Episode 30

Sunday, August 7, 2022 • Duration 30:46

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!

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As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.
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Chuck and Chris Discuss Uncertainty

Season 3 · Episode 29

Sunday, July 31, 2022 • Duration 40:49

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.

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As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.
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Chuck and Chris Welcome Farsh Guilak

Season 3 · Episode 28

Sunday, July 24, 2022 • Duration 40:44

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 mentorship. We discuss these topics and more (work- life balance and generational differences)

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