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.
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.
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…
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