The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Episode 24, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris review 7 personal finance pearls.  This is an overview of critical points focused on a conservative approach to finance.  While it may be most appropriate for residents, fellows, and younger professionals, some tips will benefit everyone.We welcome feedback.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz

The discussion dives deep into the reality of radial tunnel syndrome, debating its legitimacy as a diagnosis. The hosts share personal experiences and emphasize the critical role of accurate patient assessments. They explore the complex decision-making between conservative care and surgical options. Highlights include the challenges of diagnosing the syndrome and the intricacies of surgical techniques for radial nerve decompression. Their insights also touch on the overlap of symptoms with other conditions like lateral epicondylitis, making for an engaging conversation on hand surgery.

Episode 22, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris welcome noted pediatric sports medicine physician, Mark Halstead.  Mark has great experience caring for athletes at every level and we spend our talking youth sports, return to play, family dynamics and even pitch counts.  Mark shares pearls on many levels and explains why the athletic trainer relationships are so important.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz

The hosts dive into the quirky world of ganglion cysts, sharing personal anecdotes and medical insights that make for entertaining listening. They explore innovative surgical techniques, including a fascinating case of trauma-induced finger deformities. The conversation balances humor with serious discussions on patient education and management options for cysts. Listeners will enjoy the blend of medical wisdom and lighthearted banter, as they also reflect on the podcast's impact during fellowship interviews.

Episode 20, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris talk a reality of 2021: hybrid meetings.  We discuss current meetings and how the format might evolve.  And we discuss tips from a recent HBR article:  "How to Nail a Hybrid Presentation' by Sasrah Gershman and Rae Ringer.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz

Episode 19, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris continue the new segment: deep dives on surgical technique.  We continue with another key procedure- the cubital tunnel decompression.  The focus is the exact technique that we use, from skin incision to treatment of the nerve to handling of the FCU.Let us know if you like this segment and we welcome suggestions on other procedures to dive into.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz

Episode 18, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris welcome Rob Kamal from Stanford to discuss distal radius fractures, the new Clinical Practice Guideline(CPG) on distal radius fracture, and quality in outcomes.    We do focus to unwind the CPG and highlight key points with Dr. Kamal who led this effort of the AAOS and ASSH.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz

Episode 17, Season 2.   Chuck and Chris introduce a new segment: deep dives on surgical technique.  We start with the most basic and yet important procedure in hand surgery, carpal tunnel release.  We share our mini open approach to release the transverse carpal ligament.  And then we pivot to discuss the setup and execution of wrist arthroscopy.  Let us know if you like this segment and we welcome suggestions on other procedures to dive into.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz

Episode 16, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk about two manuscripts that we both really appreciate.  The first is from HBR on Mentoring,  "Making Mentorship a Team Effort" published on March 17, 2020.  This article suggests that mentoring should be a team effort with a Launch Team, a Cruise Team and a Boost Team.The other is a recent J Hand Surgery manuscript, a prospective, randomized trial on scaphoid nonunion care. by Hegazy, et al. "Structural Versus Nonstructural Bone Grafting forthe Treatment of Unstable Scaphoid WaistNonunion Without Avascular Necrosis:A Randomized Clinical Trial" As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz

Episode 15, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk about pediatric finger fractures including gamekeepers (aka skiers thumb) and bony mallet fractures.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and podcast intern.Survey Link:Help Chuck and Chris understand better what you like and what we can improve.  And be entered for drawing to win a mug!  https://bit.ly/349aUvz