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

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 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!

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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