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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Practical AI in Medicine with Jason Strelzow

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Chuck and Chris welcome Jason Strelzow to discuss AI in general, applications in medicine (including ambient listening), and his favorite chatbot. Dr. Strelzow is a hand surgeon with a trauma focus at Wash U and is the JBJS AI Associate Editor. We are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals! See […]

Artemis II and Being the Best Resident

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Chuck and Chris spent a few minutes discussing Artemis II. So many interesting discussion points from this mission around the moon- we focus on selection criteria for competitive jobs (like astronauts and orthopedic residents)! In addition, we hit the highlights from Rick Wright's visit as a Leadership lecturer. Rick spoke on 'How to be the […]

Volar Plating for Distal Radius Fractures

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Chuck and Chris discuss volar plating for distal radius fractures. What are the alternatives, what are some technical pearls, and more. 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 and career opportunities. The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by […]

Interesting Travels and Listener Feedback

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Chuck and Chris share interesting information about Chuck's trip to India for the World Congenital Symposium and Chris' visit to the Curtis National Hand Center as a Visiting Professor. Then they discuss a listener's concern about their discussion of operating room efficiency/ Chuck's trip to Atlanta. We are in need of a podcast intern! We […]

JHS Journal Club, Part 2: Age and Nerves, Epitendinous Repair, and Weight bearing CT / SLIL

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Chuck and Chris begin a new initiative working with The Journal of Hand Surgery on a quarterly journal club. Nash and Macerena will choose the articles from the previous quarter and Chris and Chuck will review the articles and discuss practical implications. This first episode includes discussion of the following articles from Q4 of 2025: […]

JHS Journal Club, Part 1: Basal joint arthritis, telemedicine, and GLPs

February 15, 2026

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Chuck and Chris begin a new initiative working with The Journal of Hand Surgery on a quarterly journal club. Nash and Macerena will choose the articles from the previous quarter and Chris and Chuck will review the articles and discuss practical implications. This first episode includes discussion of the following articles from Q4 of 2025: […]

Challenges with "Simple" Procedures in Hand Surgery

January 29, 2026

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Chuck and Chris review common, "straightforward" surgeries in hand surgery and what might go wrong. We specifically discuss trigger finger release, dequervains release, ganglion excision and carpal tunnel release. We share our thoughts and hope for listener feedback. We are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals! See http://www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more […]

Technical considerations: Ulnar Nerve and Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament

January 18, 2026

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Chuck and Chris respond to listener submitted questions regarding cubital tunnel decompression and ulnar nerve transposition. We also discuss some nuanced cases of thumb UCL injuries. 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 and career opportunities. The Upper […]

Revision Surgery for Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Chris Dy on The Resident Review Podcast

January 4, 2026

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Chris goes solo on this one as we share his guest podcast appearance on "The Resident Review Podcast." The Second Look: Navigating Revision Surgery for Carpal and Cubital Tunnel SyndromesRevision surgery for nerve compression in the upper extremity presents unique challenges. While primary decompression procedures for conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Cubital Tunnel […]

Elbow Arthroscopy Tips and Tricks

December 21, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss tricks and tips for elbow arthroscopy, a listener submitted topic. Learn more about indications, portal placement, and keys to success. 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 and career opportunities. The Upper Hand Podcast […]

Clinic Efficiency and a Surgical Approach for Radial Tunnel Syndrome

December 7, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss tips for an efficient clinic and review a surgical approach for radial tunnel syndrome and pronator syndrome treatment. 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 and career opportunities. The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored […]

Guyons Canal Decompression: Indications and Technique

November 23, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss Guyons Canal release indications and technical pearls along with treatment of hook of the hamate fractures. Also, Chris and Macy's book is available: https://www.amazon.com/Rehabilitation-Nerve-Transfers-Upper-Extremity/dp/3031920074 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 and career opportunities. […]

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