The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery The Future of Hand Surgery
Dec 22, 2024
The hosts dive into the exciting future of hand surgery, tackling advancements in techniques like nerve repair and tendon healing. They humorously reflect on the evolving role of non-hand surgeons in carpal tunnel releases. Innovations like nerve stimulation technology and gene therapy for congenital conditions are highlighted as potential game-changers. The discussion also touches on the importance of collaboration in surgery and the positive impact of educational podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts as the hosts celebrate their journey.
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Fellows and the Podcast
- Chuck shares an anecdote about fellows' varying interest in appearing on the podcast.
- Some actively sought recognition, while others worried about their actions being discussed.
End-of-Year Rush
- Patients often delay treatment until meeting their deductibles, leading to a surge in appointments towards the end of the year.
- This makes scheduling difficult for surgeons, especially for urgent cases.
Carpal Tunnel Release by Others
- Simpler carpal tunnel release technology may enable non-hand surgeons to perform the procedure.
- This raises questions about the future role of hand surgeons in treating this condition.