The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery The Carpal Bones, More Fun Than You Think
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Jul 6, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of carpal bones, where each bone’s role is more intriguing than you might think! Discover the complexities of the trapezoid and its hidden challenges in hand surgery. Listen as the hosts share humorous anecdotes while discussing surgical insights into tricky wrist injuries. From exploring effective treatments for hook of the hamate fractures to the significance of dart thrower motion in rehab, this podcast blends lighthearted banter with expert advice on hand surgery.
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Annual Pizza Potluck Tradition
- Chris Dy hosts an annual pizza potluck where friends bring their favorite local pizza for a friendly competition.
- Mellow Mushroom won first place over other local and national contenders in the latest event.
Trapezoid: The Overlooked Carpal Bone
- The trapezoid bone is rarely discussed and usually only considered in thumb CMC suspensions or STT arthritis.
- Trapezoid fractures and index CMC instability are very uncommon and rarely require fusion or fixation.
Hemi-Hamate Arthroplasty Backup Story
- Chris Dy recalls his first hemi-hamate arthroplasty which did not succeed despite careful preparation.
- He always prepares a volar plate arthroplasty as a backup in case the hemi-hamate operation fails.