Introduction & Successful Bionic Reconstruction Necessitates Authentic and Intentional Multidisciplinary Care - 22/05/26

Doi : 10.1016/j.hcl.2026.03.001

Jacques H. Hacquebord, MD ^a,^⁎ , Omri Ayalon, MD ^b

^a Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA

^b NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU-Langone Orthopedic Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship, Center for Amputation Reconstruction at NYU, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA

^∗ Corresponding author. New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, 303 2nd Avenue, Suite 16, New York, NY 10003. New York University Grossman School of Medicine NYU Langone Health 303 2nd Avenue, Suite 16 New York NY 10003

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Resumen

The upper extremity is a structure of incredible complexity able to perform unique tasks that span from the most delicate and intricate to highly strenuous and forceful. Fully functional and aesthetic replacement of the upper extremity after loss remains a medical and technological aspiration. Meaningful advancements continue to be made in all areas of upper extremity limb loss, specifically in traditional surgical reconstruction and prosthetics. This has generated a new field of treatment that is most accurately titled Bionic Reconstruction. Essentially, successful bionic reconstruction allows for the human body to effectively communicate and work in concert with the man-made technology.

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Keywords : Multidisciplinary team, Centers of Excellence, Standard of care