The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery Deep Dives on Surgical Technique: ECU Tendon
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Apr 24, 2022 The podcast delves into the complexities of ECU tendon surgery in hand surgery, discussing diagnostic tests, surgical techniques for tendonitis patients, and post-operative care. The hosts also explore gestures of gratitude in the medical setting, personal insights on sacrifices for Lent and Passover, and engagement at academic meetings.
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Easter and Lent
- Chris Goldfarb and Chuck Goldfarb discuss their Easter weekend and Lenten sacrifices.
- Chris Goldfarb gave up sweets and bread, while Chuck Goldfarb struggles with giving up bread for Passover.
A Grateful Patient's Gift
- Chris Goldfarb shares an anecdote about a grateful patient who brought in a large amount of candy.
- He discusses the importance of showing children appreciation and shares his weakness for peanut butter M&Ms.
ECU Tendon Importance
- The ECU tendon is often overlooked in ulnar-sided wrist pain.
- Isolated ECU problems constitute only 5-10% of cases, with overlap with TFCC and other wrist pathologies.