The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

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.  Join us! HBR “The Work of Leadership”. Ronald A. Heifetz and Donald Laurie Reprint R0111K; Best of HBR, 2001  We have a brand new survey!  Please take 2 minutes and help us to better understand your preferences and help us understand how we can continue to improve the podcast! https://forms.gle/MXmPMwYLYfYa6E347 Keep a lookout for our Summer Newsletter- check your inboxes and let us know if you are not on the list and would like to be. Feedback always welcome. 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

Chuck and Chris catch up on nerve conferences, business school, and review a difficult CMC arthritis case.  Join us! Please complete our survey:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD 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/.   Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3X0Gq89 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

Chuck and Chris discuss a few of their favorite surgeries and some that are not so favorite right now.  We invite you to share your favorites and any tips or tricks that you value. Please complete our survey:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD 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/.   Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3X0Gq89 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

Chuck and Chris discuss the new JBJS article, What's New in Hand Surgery, written by Drs Wager and Suh.  Lots of great content in Part 2 on many topics including distal radius fracture, nerve injury, arthroscopy, arthroplasty and so much more. Citation Wager ER and Su N.  What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery.  JBJS 2025; 107:543-51 Please complete our survey:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD 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/.   Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3X0Gq89 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

Chuck and Chris discuss the new JBJS article, What's New in Hand Surgery, written by Drs Wager and Suh.  Lots of great content in Part 1 on many topics including scaphoid fractures, SL injuries, and nerve compression. Citations Wager ER and Su N.  What's New in Hand and Wrist Surgery.  JBJS 2025; 107:543-51 Please complete our survey:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD 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/.   Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3X0Gq89 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 [https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx]