How many times have we, as therapists, prosthetists, and rehabilitation nurses, encountered a traumatic hand injury where the heroic efforts of a skilled microvascular hand surgeon saved the hand? Yet what does it mean to “save” a hand following many months of... Hands and fingers are tools people use every day, whether it is to grab a cup or open a door. This is even more true for a sculptor who uses their hands to make art. John Powers, a sculptor in New York’s Hudson Valley, shares how his life was changed after an accident... The decades that followed, however, showed a stable field lacking any significant changes or advancements. More recently, and especially in the United States, the frequency with which surgeons even attempt replantation and the rate of survival have plummeted. If this... Introducing the center of amputation reconstruction Our new Center for Amputation Reconstruction is led by our orthopedic faculty Dr.Ayalon and Dr. Hacquebord. Our surgeons partner with occupational therapists, prosthetists, and mental health professionals to help you...
