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The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Chuck and Chris

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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35:12

Artemis II and Being the Best Resident

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/04/12

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 best resident and attending' and we all learned a great deal. Chris and Chuck break this down.The Artemis II Effect: When Everyone Is

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35:02

Volar Plating for Distal Radius Fractures

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/03/29

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 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 surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.As

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33:25

Interesting Travels and Listener Feedback

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/03/15

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 would appreciate any referrals!See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career

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30:35

JHS Journal Club, Part 2: Age and Nerves,...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/03/08

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:Porche KM, Spinner RJ, Bishop AT, Pulos N, Shin AY. Age-Related Effects on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Dec;50(12):1498-1504. PMID:

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36:47

JHS Journal Club, Part 1: Basal joint arthritis,...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/02/15

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:Portney DA, Lee CP, Wolf JM, Strelzow JA, Stepan JG. A Changing Landscape in Surgical Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis: Is the Rate of Denervation Increasing

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34:09

Challenges with "Simple" Procedures in Hand Surgery

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/01/29

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 www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities. The Upper Hand Podcas...

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37:52

Technical considerations: Ulnar Nerve and Thumb Ulnar...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/01/18

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 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 surgery. To learn

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75:38

Revision Surgery for Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2026/01/04

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 Syndrome (CuTS) are common, addressing persistent or recurrent symptoms requires a specialized approach. Dr

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41:00

Elbow Arthroscopy Tips and Tricks

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/12/21

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 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 surgery. To learn more, visit

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40:07

Clinic Efficiency and a Surgical Approach for Radial...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/12/07

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 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 surgery. To learn more, visit

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49:54

Guyons Canal Decompression: Indications and Technique

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/11/23

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/3031920074We are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals!See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint

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45:48

Thought Leadership in 2025

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/11/09

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 ref...

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31:52

Local Only Hand Surgery, Pearls and Challenges

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/10/26

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 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 periph...

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50:18

ASSH Annual Meeting in Vancouver Live Podcast

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/10/12

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 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 so...

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34:39

ASSH Annual Meeting Preview with Meeting Chairs...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/09/28

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. If you are not going to the meeting and would like to purchase a copy, use this link. https://american-society-for-surgery-of-the-hand.myshopify.com/products/dr-sterlin...

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42:11

Tennis Elbow with Macy Stonner

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/09/14

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 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

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40:53

Pearls and Challenges: Carpal tunnel, practice...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/08/31

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.comWe mentioned this article as a key physical exam assessment:Ruland RT, Hogan CJ. The ECU synergy test: an aid to diagnose ECU tendonitis.J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Dec;33(10):1777-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.08.018.We are in need of a podcast

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40:21

Handling Referrals Plus Tips and Tricks for Common...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/08/17

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 would appreciate any referrals! See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career op...

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42:52

AIN Palsy and Advice for New Fellowship Grads

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/08/03

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.comWe are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals!See 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

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38:04

Are the 'simple' diagnoses in hand surgery really...

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery ·

2025/07/20

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.comAlso, we are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals!See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career

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