The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Clinic Efficiency and a Surgical Approach for Radial Tunnel Syndrome

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 https://checkpointsurgical.com/. As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music. For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Guyons Canal Decompression: Indications and Technique

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 [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 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 always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music. For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Thought Leadership in 2025

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/ [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 [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 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 always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music. For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Local Only Hand Surgery, Pearls and Challenges

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 peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/. As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music. For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

ASSH Annual Meeting in Vancouver Live Podcast

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 solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/. As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music. For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx