The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

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

Episode 14, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk about Goldman Sachs work schedule, Chris' recent accomplishment, NCAA basketball and, oh right, pediatric phalanx fractures including extra octave fractures, subcondylar fractures, and Seymour fractures (amongst others).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 13, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use a new HBR article as the basis for this episode on thinking vs overthinking and share 5 steps to consider.  We talk intuition, perseveration, and other challenges in providing the best care for our patients.  The article link is below, author Melody Wilding.Article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/how-to-stop-overthinking-everythingAs 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 12, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use Chris' recent JBJS article on 'What's New in Hand Surgery' as a basis of discussing the literature and their approaches to common problems.  This is the third episode which focuses on the CMC joint, Dupuytrens, the scaphoid, and other exciting areas!Chris' article can be found at JBJS.orgAs 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 11, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use Chris' recent JBJS article on 'What's New in Hand Surgery' as a basis of discussing the literature and their approaches to common problems.  This is the second episode which focuses on nerve and distal radius.Chris' article can be found at JBJS.orgAs 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 10, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris use Chris' recent JBJS article on 'What's New in Hand Surgery' as a basis of discussing the literature and their approaches to common problems.  This episode focuses on carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes.Chris' article can be found at JBJS.orgAs 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 9, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk to Rob Gray from Chicago and Orrin Franko from the San Francisco Bay Area on their approaches to marketing.  In this episode, we focus on practice development and marketing with Rob and Chris who are not in the classic academic models.  We learn about their approach to all things marketing including patient reviews.  robgraymd.comhttps://ebhmc.com/dr-franko/https://surgisurvey.comAs 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