The Doctor's Script

From inspiring patients to thorough research, our blog is for doctors seeking answers and information. Live through these experiences and learn some valuable lessons.

Quality vs Cost of Healthcare

The cost of care needs to be kept low so that they remain accessible to all patients, though the quality remains superb. While we hear the phrase “improving the quality of care is the best way to decrease cost of care”, do we really believe it? Do our actions reflect this?

Measuring physicians’ performance – Part 1

We love ranking and rating things and have come to rely on them. What’s the highest ranked college that your kid can get into? Which restaurant has the best Yelp review? Which beach did TripAdvisor rank as the best in the world? Rankings and ratings are increasingly permeating healthcare, too

Leader vs Manager: What is Leadership?

The world can be a disagreeable place but something that we can all agree upon is that good leadership is a necessity for a healthy society. This is just as true in Healthcare as it is in every other facet of society. But what is good leadership? This is just as true in Healthcare as…

Improving quality in hospitals

Included below are three videos of conversations with my father, Heero Hacquebord, who is a world expert in quality improvement, systems thinking and statistical control in business.

Official Opening Of The Amputation Reconstruction Center

At NYU Langone’s Center for Amputation Reconstruction, our experts provide specialized care for people with limb loss.

Innovation Fuels Quality Amputation & Reconstruction Outcome for Recovered COVID-19 Patient

Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Omri B. Ayalon and Dr. Jacques H. Hacquebord, co-directors of the Center for Amputation Reconstruction, used leading-edge surgical techniques and prosthesis technology to effectively treat necrosis in a patient’s forearm.

Replantation Surgery: Are we progressing or regressing?

The first successful digit replantation was reported in 1965 and accepted enthusiastically by hand surgeons. The decade that immediately followed saw a surge of interest in this complex surgery, fueling significant improvements in success rates and the rise of hand and microsurgeons who were highly proficient in replantation.

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

This minimally invasive surgery involves releasing the band of tissue around the wrist, to reduce pressure on the median nerve and relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel. As you’ll see in the video, the technique uses small cuts and minuscule surgical instruments.

How a Sculptor’s Life Was Transformed After an Unexpected Accident

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 in his…

Brachial Plexus Surgery Treats an Infant’s Erb’s Palsy

A pediatric patient with Erb’s palsy experienced a remarkable recovery after specialists at NYU Langone Health teamed up to perform early microsurgical reconstruction and intensive occupational therapy. The patient first presented to the pediatric orthopedic hand surgery clinic at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital for evaluation of her right upper extremity by Andrew E. Price, MD and…