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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
  • Cases and Mailbag
    May 10 2026

    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 nonunion, a nightstick fracture, and more. We also respond to listener submitted questions including 4th compartment tenosynovitis, CMC arthritis with MCP hyperextension including the role of CMC fusion, and ulnar nerve transposition.

    We are still in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals!

    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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    46 mins
  • Practical AI in Medicine with Jason Strelzow
    Apr 26 2026

    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 at Wash U and is the JBJS AI Associate Editor.


    We are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals!

    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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    36 mins
  • Artemis II and Being the Best Resident
    Apr 12 2026

    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 astronauts and orthopedic residents)! In addition, we hit the highlights from Rick Wright's visit as a Leadership lecturer. Rick spoke on 'How to be the best resident and attending' and we all learned a great deal. Chris and Chuck break this down.

    The Artemis II Effect: When Everyone Is Brilliant, Character Becomes The Mission. Penny Abeywardena, Forbes Magazine April 9th.


    We are in need of a podcast intern! We would appreciate any referrals!

    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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    35 mins
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