The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Explore the complexities of CMC fractures and dislocations, including the nuances of Bennett and Rolando fractures. Discover surgical strategies for managing these injuries, especially in athletes. The hosts share insights on nerve recovery and the importance of empathy in patient care. They also reflect on personal experiences that weave together family, work, and the challenges faced during the pandemic. Engaging listener reviews and a fun mug giveaway add a lighthearted touch to the serious medical discussions.

Episode 7, Season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk to Aaron Perlut, cofounder of Elasticity Marketing (https://goelastic.com) and author of "F!!ck Your Formula: Why Following Rules Is the Worst Marketing".  Aaron shares basic marketing principles including start with the "why".  We discuss various principles including online reputation management, SEO (search engine optimization) and the differences between B2B (business to business) marketing and direct to consumer marketing.  Finally, we hit on some age group differences and various online platforms.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 6, Season 2. Chuck and Chris discuss a clinical topic between our marketing podcasts.  We share our thoughts on pronator syndrome- its diagnosis, the pertinent anatomy, and treatment.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 5, Season 2. Chuck and Chris discuss practice development and marketing.  We share our 'stories' on how our academic practices came to be and our priorities in this process.  We also share some brief thoughts on practice marketing, social media, and the like.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 4, Season 2. Chuck and Chris discuss residency and fellowship virtual interviews.  We discuss helpful tips and trends.  These interviews have been fascinating and there are both good and bad qualities to consider.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 3, season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk more about Chris' favorite topic- nerve surgery.  Our 3rd in the series on nerve surgery.  We welcome a very special guest, Amy Moore.  Amy is a plastic surgeon who spent her entire career here at Washington University until about 1 year ago when she relocated to become the Chair of Plastic Surgery at Ohio State.  Amy's knowledge runs deep and better yet, she shares her thoughts clearly and with great conviction.  She has a special expertise and reputation around nerve transfer surgery.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music. And thanks to Eric Zhu, the Upper Hand intern extraordinaire.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.eduSurvey 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 1, season 2.  Chuck and Chris talk more about Chris' favorite topic- nerve surgery.  We begin a three part discussion on nerve surgery, focused on the technical aspects of nerve repair including use of allografts, digital nerve repair, and sural nerve grafts.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music. And thanks to Eric Zhu, the Upper Hand intern extraordinaire.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.eduSurvey 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 51.  Chuck and Chris talk about Chris' favorite topic- nerve surgery.  We begin a three part discussion on nerve surgery, focused on a single case and some of the technical aspects of the process of ideal nerve repair.  How do you properly assess a nerve before surgery, how do you decide how to excise the damaged segment and how do you technically excise that segment, and much more.  This is the final episode of season 1.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music. And thanks to Eric Zhu, the Upper Hand intern extraordinaire.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.eduSurvey 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 50!   Chuck and Chris round out the distal radius fracture series by welcoming Dr. Macyn Stonner to discuss therapy after distal radius fractures.  She will help explain what happens behind closed doors, when therapy is most helpful, when specialized splints can help and she even tackles the topic of 'is therapy always necessary'.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music. And thanks to Eric Zhu, the Upper Hand intern extraordinaire.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.eduSurvey 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 49.  Chuck and Chris welcome Asif Ilyas, MD from the Rothman Institute to discuss the opioid epidemic.  Asif is the President of the Rothman Opioid Foundation, check it out here: www.Rothmanopioid.org.  We discuss hand surgery, training, and a number of topics around the opioid crisis including how we got here, better prescribing habits, multimodal treatment, and more.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