Limb Reconstruction in Manhattan

The decision weighs the extent of bone and soft-tissue loss, the blood supply, nerve damage, infection risk, and your overall health and goals. Dr. Hacquebord evaluates whether a reconstructed limb would be functional and worth the recovery — sometimes salvage is the clear choice, and sometimes a well-planned amputation restores function faster.

It’s often staged and combines several techniques — microsurgical flaps to restore soft-tissue coverage, nerve repair, bone reconstruction, and stabilization. The plan depends on what the injury destroyed and what the limb needs to work again.

Recovery varies widely with the procedure — from weeks to many months for complex, staged reconstructions. Dr. Hacquebord’s multidisciplinary team coordinates rehabilitation alongside surgery to rebuild range of motion and function as healing allows.

Not always. A reconstructed limb can mean multiple surgeries and a long recovery, while a modern prosthesis after amputation sometimes restores function sooner. Dr. Hacquebord helps each patient weigh the realistic tradeoffs rather than assuming salvage is automatically right.

Medically necessary limb reconstruction is covered by most major insurance plans, though coverage details vary by plan and procedure. The team verifies your benefits before any non-emergency surgery.