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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 […]

IFSSH Day 5, Friday March 28th, 2025

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Friday, Day 5 of the IFSSH. This is the final day but there is plenty of content. Chuck and Wee also recap the meeting and highlight the 2028 IFSSH Meeting in Singapore! Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative […]

IFSSH Day 4, Thursday March 27th, 2025

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Wednesday, Day 4 of the IFSSH, filled with Symposia and Instructional Courses as well as special events including the Swanson Lecture with Pioneer Fu-Chan Wei and the Gala at the National Portrait Gallery Thursday evening. Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a […]

IFSSH Day 3, Wednesday March 26, 2025

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Wednesday, Day 3 of the IFSSH, filled with Symposia and Instructional Courses as well as special events including a Therapist Keynote Speaker: The Innovator in You and the Surgeon Presidential Guest Lecturer, Tony Smith, speaking on his quest to learn more about Sterling Bunnell and the book that has resulted. […]

IFSSH Day 2, Tuesday March 25 2025

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview Tuesday, Day 2 of the IFSSH, filled with Symposia and Instructional Courses as well as special events including the Therapist Opening Ceremony and a Therapist Keynote Lecture: Rowing Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean... Use the App and plan your day carefully because there is an incredible amount of high level […]

IFSSH Day 1, Monday March 24 2025

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Chuck and Wee Lam preview the IFSSH beginning with Day 1, filled with Precourses and ending with the Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Reception. There are amazing learning opportunities with the Precourses covering all aspects of hand surgery with an international list of remarkable speakers! Come learn who are the newly recognized Pioneers in Hand Surgery! […]

Humerus Fracture with Radial Nerve Palsy, Part 1

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Chuck and Chris discuss a radial nerve palsy associated with a humerus fracture. We discuss diagnosis, examination, and preliminary treatment options. Part 2 will follow after the IFSSH meeting. We also discuss upcoming, IFSSH- related episodes. Some citations 1: Lieberdorfer A, Shivakumar N, Stonner MM, Brogan DM, Ray WZ, Mackinnon SE, DyCJ. Expectant Management, Tendon […]

Global Hand Surgery with Guest Jim Chang

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Chuck and Chris welcome Jim Chang from Stanford University for a deep dive on two really amazing topics. First, we discuss Jim's leadership of the IFSSH Triannual Meeting in Washington DC March 24-28. And second, we discuss global reconstructive surgery and Jim's work in this area, specifically with Resurg International. Join us for interesting conversation […]

IFSSH Preview with Guests Jeff Yao and Jeff Friedrich

February 16, 2025

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Chuck and Chris welcome Jeff Yao and Jeff Friedrich to preview the IFSSH. We have a fantastic, wide ranging discussion about this leading, triannual meeting of surgeons and therapists. We follow up that with a discussion of Jeff and Jeff's preferences for treatment of CMC arthritis. Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD See http://www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more […]

Mailbag and FPL Tendon Reconstruction

February 2, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss several listener submitted questions and comments on the CMC joint as well as a case of TFCC pathology. Our focus is FPL rupture and reconstruction- we discuss interpositional tendon graft and FDS transfer. Flexor Pollicis Longus Reconstruction After Rupture Following Distal Radius Fixation With Volar Locking Plate: A Technique Guide.Welbeck A, […]

The LRTI in 2025

January 19, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss a listener submitted case and use the topic for a deep dive on thumb CMC/ basal joint arthritis and the gold standard of care, the LRTI. Hear Chuck and Chris' thoughts on the technical aspects of the operation and hear how they differ in their approaches. Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD […]

The Future of Hand Surgery

December 22, 2024

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Chuck and Chris celebrate the last episode of 2024 with a 'Future of Hand Surgery' episode. We prognosticate who will be performing carpal tunnel releases, how we will treat the CMC joint, what wrist arthroscopy will include, how we will repair nerves and tendons, and so much more. Join us and share your thoughts by […]

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