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The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

By: Chuck and Chris
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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.© 2026 The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • Live in Boston at the ASSH Annual Meeting

    Live in Boston at the ASSH Annual Meeting
    Sep 27 2026

    Chuck and Chris host a live podcast at the ASSH Annual Meeting in Boston. Special guest Greg Merrell discusses new initiatives at the Journal of Hand Surgery to kick things off. We discussed meeting highlights with audience members, hit on several controversies, reviewed the Touch Prosthesis for CMC, and so much more! We apologize for the audio quality being subpar.


    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
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    49 mins
  • Difficult Phalanx Fractures

    Difficult Phalanx Fractures
    Sep 13 2026

    Chuck and Chris briefly review challenges with the US healthcare system but spend most of the episode discussing difficult hand fracture cases.

    Meyer ZI, Goldfarb CA, Calfee RP, Wall LB. The Central Slip Fracture: Results of Operative Treatment of Volar Fracture Subluxations/Dislocations of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Jul;42(7):572.e1-572.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.03.030. Epub 2017 May 3. PMID: 28476538; PMCID: PMC5510930.

    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
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    31 mins
  • Tips for Success: new attendings and new fellows

    Tips for Success: new attendings and new fellows
    Aug 30 2026

    Chuck and Chris share thoughts and tips for success for new attendings and new fellows. Things such as the 3 A's and the 3 E's (tune in for this new one) and many other pearls.

    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
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    32 mins
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