The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Chuck and Chris discuss advocacy.  In this episode, we start with an adolescent elbow case as a warm up and then pivot to advocacy.  Starting with a simple definition and explaining why it is so important for all of us.  We use practical examples for discussion on all types of advocacy and  why we should all engage in some manner.Jon Lundy can be reached at [email protected] to our newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.See https://checkpointsurgical.com or www.nervemaster.com for information about the company and its products as well as good general information about nerve pathology. Please complete our Survey: bit.ly/3X0Gq89As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.Complete podcast catalog at theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  

Chuck and Chris discuss Bennett Fractures and Rolando Fractures as well as a few mailbag topics including central TFCC tears (and the role of ulnar shortening) and more on bowstringing from Sam Moghtaderi.A few citations courtesy of loyal listener Joe McLaughlin.1)  Hulsizer, et al.  Ulna- shortening osteotomy after failed arthroscopic debridement of the TFCC.  JHS, 19972) Nishizuka, et al Simple debridement has little useful value on the clinical course of recalcitrant ulna wrist pain.  The Bone Joint Journal, 20133) Kim and Song, A comparison of ulnar shortening osteotomy alone vs combined arthroscopic TFCC debridement and ulnar shortening osteotomy for ulnar impaction syndrome.  Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 2011Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.See https://checkpointsurgical.com or www.nervemaster.com for information about the company and its products as well as good general information about nerve pathology. Please complete our Survey: bit.ly/3X0Gq89As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.Complete podcast catalog at theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  

Chuck and Chris discuss the Darrach procedure including our indications, alternatives, technical considerations, and more.  We also share our amazing experiences at the ASHT!Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.See https://checkpointsurgical.com or www.nervemaster.com for information about the company and its products as well as good general information about nerve pathology. Please complete our Survey: bit.ly/3X0Gq89As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.Complete podcast catalog at theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.  

Chuck joins David Wei, a hand surgeon who leads the Business of Hand Surgery Committee at the ASSH, to discuss a variety of topics.  In what is really an interview of Chuck by David, a variety of topics are discussed. David began and leads the BOHS podcast which is an amazing resource of practical business and private practice topics.  We had a great discussion on business school, the Upper Hand Podcast, Leadership education, and a number of other interesting topics.  Check it out after listening to our super fun discussion.  This is also a clear plug for the Hand P Podcast which takes on interesting and challenging issues for hand surgeons!Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.See https://checkpointsurgical.com or www.nervemaster.com for information about the company and its products as well as good general information about nerve pathology. Please complete our Survey: bit.ly/3X0Gq89As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.Complete podcast catalog at theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.