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.
Episodes
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
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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 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!
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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.
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):1...
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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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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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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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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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; Be...
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 cont...
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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