The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery Chuck and Chris Talk Wrist Salvage Procedures with Steve Moran
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Mar 20, 2022 Hand surgery expert Steve Moran joins Chuck and Chris to discuss wrist salvage procedures like PRC and scaphoid excision. They explore technical aspects, neurectomies, order of operations, and more. Stay tuned for a newsletter launch and survey link to win a mug!
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Bicycle Mishap
- Steve Moran was biked to work by Steven Hovius in Rotterdam.
- Moran's weight bent the bicycle tire, requiring repairs and prompting weight loss.
Musical Family
- Moran's children are musicians, with his middle son attending Berkeley School of Music.
- They will perform at the House of Blues during a hand surgery conference.
Patient-Specific Procedures
- Consider patient needs and wrist motion requirements when deciding on wrist salvage procedures.
- Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) suits less demanding jobs, while scaphocapitate fusion may benefit manual laborers.