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Tennis Elbow with Macy Stonner

September 14, 2025

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Chuck and Chris are joined by podcast regular Macy Stonner to discuss tennis elbow. Macy shares therapy perspectives on 'LET'. We also hear about about therapy for free functioning muscle transfers. We are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals! See http://www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search […]

Pearls and Challenges: Carpal tunnel, practice efficiencies, and the ulnar wrist

August 31, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss the ulnar wrist, some listener submitted pearls on carpal tunnel release and close with a discussion of practical tips for an efficient practice. Join us to hear our thoughts and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com We mentioned this article as a key physical exam assessment: Ruland RT, Hogan […]

Handling Referrals Plus Tips and Tricks for Common Surgeries

August 17, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss a listener submitted query around handling referrals. We also discuss our tips and tricks around common surgeries including carpal tunnel release, trigger ringer release, and ganglion excxision. Join us to hear our opinions and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com We are in need of a podcast intern! We […]

AIN Palsy and Advice for New Fellowship Grads

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Chuck and Chris discuss fellowship graduation, a case of AIN palsy, and advice for new fellowship graduates as the establish their practices. Join us to hear our opinions and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com We are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals! See http://www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information […]

Are the 'simple' diagnoses in hand surgery really that simple?

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Chuck and Chris discuss "simple" diagnoses that may be overlooked in residency and fellowship training. Diagnoses like mucous cysts, ganglion cysts, and carpal boss. We definitely do not agree on management on many of these. Join us to hear our opinions and always feel free to share yours at handpocast@gmail.com Also, we are in need […]

The Carpal Bones, More Fun Than You Think

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Chuck and Chris discuss their thoughts/ the relevance of each of the carpal bones and we promise this episode is more fun that you may think. We discuss how we think about each bone, the pathology associated and the interventions we consider. Thanks to all those who have taken our survey. For those who have […]

Chuck and Chris Talk Distal Biceps Ruptures

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Chuck and Chris discuss a new topic- distal biceps rutpures. This is one of Chuck's favorite procedures but a little out of the day to day for Chris. We discuss anatomy and treatment options including surgical technique. Thanks to all those who have taken the survey. For those who have not, please take 2 minutes […]

CMCs, OCDs, and Leadership

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Chuck and Chris discuss a number of stimulating topics. First up, Chuck shares a case of a large elbow osteochondritis dissecans lesion and the latest in treatment techniques. Next we discuss a listener submitted question on CMC pain in a young patient. And finally, we discuss an HBR article on leadership, particularly pertinent in 2025. […]

Nerve Conference, B-School, and Complex CMC Arthritis

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Chuck and Chris catch up on nerve conferences, business school, and review a difficult CMC arthritis case. Join us! Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD See http://www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities. The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve […]

Favorite and Not-So-Favorite Surgeries

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Chuck and Chris discuss a few of their favorite surgeries and some that are not so favorite right now. We invite you to share your favorites and any tips or tricks that you value. Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD See http://www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities. The Upper […]

What's New in Hand Surgery, 2025 Part 2

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Chuck and Chris discuss the new JBJS article, What's New in Hand Surgery, written by Drs Wager and Suh. Lots of great content in Part 2 on many topics including distal radius fracture, nerve injury, arthroscopy, arthroplasty and so much more. CitationWager ER and Su N. What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery. JBJS 2025; […]

Whats New in Hand Surgery, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss the new JBJS article, What's New in Hand Surgery, written by Drs Wager and Suh. Lots of great content in Part 1 on many topics including scaphoid fractures, SL injuries, and nerve compression. Citations Wager ER and Su N. What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery. JBJS 2025; 107:543-51 Please complete […]

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