The LRTI in 2025

01/19/25 • 43 min

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

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 hear how they differ in their approaches.
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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/.
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As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.
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Previous Episode

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. If you missed episode 1, we would recommend a listen but each episode stands alone.
Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD
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/.
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As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and conclusion music.
Complete podcast catalog at theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.

Next Episode

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.

Flexor Pollicis Longus Reconstruction After Rupture Following Distal Radius Fixation With Volar Locking Plate: A Technique Guide.
Welbeck A, Goldfarb CA, Calfee RP, Dy CJ.
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2024 Sep 1;28(3):124-128. PMID: 38516925

Our surgical follow- up article will be published in JHS Go but is not yet available.
Please complete our survey: https://bit.ly/3iHGFpD
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/.
Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3X0Gq89
As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.
Complete podcast catalog at theupperhandpodcast.wustl.edu.