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Part 1: Chuck and Chris Talk Nerve Surgery, technical pearls

December 20, 2020

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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 […]

Distal Radius Part 4/ Interview 9: Chuck and Chris talk therapy with Macy Stonner

December 13, 2020

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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 […]

Interview 8: An Epidemic during the Pandemic: Chuck and Chris Welcome Asif Ilyas to Discuss the Opioid Epidemic

December 6, 2020

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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, […]

Academic Institutions Don't Love You Back- Simone's Maxims

November 29, 2020

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Episode 48. Chuck and Chris discuss a classic manuscript called 'Understanding Academic Medical Centers: Simone's Maxims. This is from Clinical Cancer Research, Vol 5 2281-2285, 1999. This is a great piece with important lessons on academia although many are relevant in large private groups as well. Key thoughts like 'Academic institutions don't love you back'. […]

Part 3: Distal Radius Fracture, when a volar locking plate may not be ideal

November 22, 2020

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Episode 47. Chuck and Chris continue our discussion of distal radius fractures. This is part 3 of 3- we discuss fractures that may not be ideally treated with a standard volar locking plate- including radial styloid fractures, volar- ulnar facet, dorsal ulnar facet, and die punch fractures. We discuss our preferences and strategies. As always, […]

Part 2: Distal Radius Fractures, the Volar Approach

November 15, 2020

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Episode 46. Chuck and Chris continue our discussion of distal radius fractures. This is part 2 of 2- we discuss in the volar approach include our techniques as well as tips and pearls. We discuss anatomical risks, plate choice, and other issue. As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu. And […]

Part 1: Distal Radius Fractures, Indications for Surgery

November 9, 2020

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Episode 45. Chuck and Chris discuss distal radius fractures. This is part 1 of 2- we discuss in clinic management and general principles. We discuss surgical indications and criteria. 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 […]

Leadership during the COVID Epidemic: One crucial consideration

October 31, 2020

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Episode 44. Chuck and Chris discuss leadership during the COVID 19 pandemic. Maintaining positivity may be challenging and patience is also challenging. We discuss the importance of being a patient leader during these difficult times. As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu. And thanks to Eric Zhu, aspiring physician and […]

Chuck and Chris discuss CRPS

October 25, 2020

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Episode 43. Chuck and Chris discuss a challenging topic- complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). We share how we approach patients with this potential diagnosis and strategies to help patients- under our care or through referral. As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music. theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu Article referenced: Jeffrey D Placzek , Martin […]

Interview 7: Chuck and Chris Talk NBA Bubble w guest Ben Nwachukwu

October 18, 2020

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Episode 42. Chuck and Chris welcome guest Ben Nwachukua to talk about his experience in the NBA Bubble. Ben shares his thoughts on the success of the process but also on what it took to make it happen. If you like sports, like the NBA, or just like an old fashioned success story, you will […]

ASSH 2020, Virtual Edition, Meeting Recap

October 11, 2020

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Episode 41. Chuck and Chris recap highlights of the ASSH Annual Meeting. The ASSH pulled off a great meeting. We run through our favorite parts, what we learned, and highlight 5 of the award winning papers. We also start a new feature- mail grab bag. In this short segment, we will share a reader question […]

Interview 6: Chuck and Chris Talk Hand Camp and Social Media with Amy Lake

October 4, 2020

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Episode 39. Chuck and Chris talk to again with Amy Lake from Dallas about a passion project- Hand Camp. These camps are amazing experiences in which children with hand differences spent time with other kids and other families to learn from one another (and teach us). Amy has been inspirational in building these camps in […]

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