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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Thought Leadership in 2025

November 9, 2025

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Chuck and Chris had fun with this episode as we discuss listener comments, highlight an interesting elbow case, and take a deep dive on thought leadership based on a great piece written by Benjamin Schwartz. https://resources.nejmcareercenter.org/article/thought-leadership-101-getting-started/ 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 […]

Local Only Hand Surgery, Pearls and Challenges

October 26, 2025

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Chuck and Chris discuss their approach to local only surgery include some basic pearls, building on previous episodes. They also discuss some local challenges including insurance companies. 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 […]

ASSH Annual Meeting in Vancouver Live Podcast

October 12, 2025

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Chuck and Chris host a live podcast in Vancouver at the ASSH Annual Meeting. Listen in for some fun and lively discussion about topics pertinent to all including dupuytrens, distal radius fractures 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 […]

ASSH Annual Meeting Preview with Meeting Chairs Lindley Wall and Carl Harper

September 28, 2025

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Chuck and Chris are joined by the co-chairs of the ASSH Annual Meeting, Lindley Wall and Carl Harper. They share insights on ALL of the exciting plans for the robust annual meeting in Vancouver. Join us and get excited about the. meeting with a few insider tips. We mention a new book about Sterling Bunnell. […]

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. […]

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