The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

Chuck and Chris

Episodes 251
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (189)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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82%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S7E10 Arcade of Struthers and Forearm Instability

Jun 07, 2026 29m Transcript

Chuck and Chris catch up and discuss a few clinical scenarios including the Arcade of Struthers and indications to address it with ulnar nerve transposition.  They also discuss adolescent forearm…

S7E9 Pronator Syndrome and JHS Spotlight Manuscripts

May 24, 2026 45m Transcript

Chuck and Chris continue the initiative working with The Journal of Hand Surgery on a quarterly journal club.  Nash and Macerena choose the articles from the previous quarter and Chris and Chuck…

S7E9 Cases and Mailbag

May 10, 2026 46m

Chuck and Chris catch up on recent travels including the Pediatric Hand Study Group meeting in Atlanta.  We discuss a few cases including a 5th CMC fracture dislocation, a 5+ year old scaphoid…

S7E8 Practical AI in Medicine with Jason Strelzow

Apr 26, 2026 35m

Chuck and Chris welcome Jason Strelzow to discuss AI in general, applications in medicine (including ambient listening), and his favorite chatbot.  Dr. Strelzow is a hand surgeon with a trauma focus…

S7E7 Artemis II and Being the Best Resident

Apr 12, 2026 35m Transcript

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…

S7E6 Volar Plating for Distal Radius Fractures

Mar 29, 2026 35m Transcript

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…

S7E5 Interesting Travels and Listener Feedback

Mar 15, 2026 33m Transcript

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…

S7E4 JHS Spotlight, Part 2: Age and Nerves, Epitendinous Repair, and Weight bearing CT / SLIL

Mar 08, 2026 30m Transcript

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…

S7E3 JHS Spotlight, Part 1: Basal joint arthritis, telemedicine, and GLPs

Feb 15, 2026 36m Transcript

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…

Challenges with "Simple" Procedures in Hand Surgery

Jan 29, 2026 34m Transcript

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…

S7E1 Technical considerations: Ulnar Nerve and Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Jan 18, 2026 37m

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…

S7E1 Revision Surgery for Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Chris Dy on The Resident Review Podcast

Jan 04, 2026 1h 15m

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…

S6E42 Elbow Arthroscopy Tips and Tricks

Dec 21, 2025 41m

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…

S6E43 Clinic Efficiency and a Surgical Approach for Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Dec 07, 2025 40m

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…

S6E42 Guyons Canal Decompression: Indications and Technique

Nov 23, 2025 49m

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:…

Thought Leadership in 2025

Nov 09, 2025 45m Transcript

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…

Local Only Hand Surgery, Pearls and Challenges

Oct 26, 2025 31m Transcript

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…

ASSH Annual Meeting in Vancouver Live Podcast

Oct 12, 2025 50m

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…

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

Sep 28, 2025 34m Transcript

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. …

S6E17 Tennis Elbow with Macy Stonner

Sep 14, 2025 42m Transcript

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…

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