The Upper Hand

hosted by Chuck and Chris

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The Upper Hand Podcast feature Charles Goldfarb and Chris Dy from Washington University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Our weekly podcast will discuss all things hand surgery, from the technical aspects of what we do (diagnosis, treatment) to our more personal approaches to events and opportunities that hand surgeons experience. We welcome feedback and audience engagement. We are grateful for the muscial contribution of @iamPeterMartin.

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Chuck and Chris Talk Practice Development

January 31, 2021

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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. […]

Chuck and Chris Discuss Virtual Interviews

January 24, 2021

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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. […]

Interview 9 for Part 3 of Nerve Surgery: Chuck and Chris Welcome Amy Moore

January 17, 2021

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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 […]

Part 2: Chuck and Chris Talk Nerve Surgery, Technical Pearls 2

January 10, 2021

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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. […]

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 […]

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