
The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 214 episodes
The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
Latest Episodes
Global Hand Surgery with Guest Jim Chang
Chuck and Chris welcome Jim Chang from Stanford University for a deep dive on two really amazing topics. First, we discuss Jim's leadership of the IFSSH Triannual Meeting in Washington DC March 24-28. And second, we discuss global r...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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38:20

IFSSH Preview with Guests Jeff Yao and Jeff Friedrich
Chuck and Chris welcome Jeff Yao and Jeff Friedrich to preview the IFSSH. We have a fantastic, wide ranging discussion about this leading, triannual meeting of surgeons and therapists. We follow up that with a discussion of Jeff and...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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38:56

Mailbag and FPL Tendon Reconstruction
Chuck and Chris discuss several listener submitted questions and comments on the CMC joint as well as a case of TFCC pathology. Our focus is FPL rupture and reconstruction- we discuss interpositional tendon graft and FDS transfer.F...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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33:09

The LRTI in 2025
Chuck and Chris discuss a listener submitted case and use the topic for a deep dive on thumb CMC/ basal joint arthritis and the gold standard of care, the LRTI. Hear Chuck and Chris' thoughts on the technical aspects of the operation and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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43:42

Wrist Arthroscopy with Sanj Kakar, part 2
Chuck and Chris are joined again by Sanj Kakar from the Mayo Clinic. Sanj is a high volume arthroscopist and luminary in the field. He is leading the way with contributions to the field and new ways of considering wrist pathology.&n...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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42:52
