Introduction & Successful Bionic Reconstruction Necessitates Authentic and Intentional Multidisciplinary Care.

Hand Clin · Aug 2026 · Review

Hacquebord JH, Ayalon O

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU-Langone Orthopedic Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship, Center for Amputation…

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONIntroductory article arguing that successful bionic reconstruction of the upper extremity, which links the body with prosthetic technology, depends on genuine, intentional multidisciplinary care.
Abstract, as published

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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