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Bionic Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity, An Issue of Hand Clinics

  • 1st Edition, Volume 42-3 - July 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Jacques Henri Hacquebord, Omri Ayalon
  • Language: English

In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jacques Henri Hacquebord and Omri Ayalon bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Bionic Reconstruction of the Upper Ext… Read more

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In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jacques Henri Hacquebord and Omri Ayalon bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Bionic Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity. Thanks to recent, significant surgical advancements such as techniques for magnifying the signals from the peripheral nerves, bone anchoring systems, and the possibilities for sensory perception, bionic reconstruction of the upper limb is increasingly becoming a reality for patients with amputations at all levels. This issue discusses these advancements, focusing on their application, potential, and limitations, as well as the possibilities that are on the cusp of realization.

Key features

  • Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including successful bionic reconstruction and the necessity of authentic and intentional multidisciplinary care; movement as a sensory phenomenon; the invisible challenge of mental health; the critical role of the occupational therapist for the patient to achieve success; and more
  • Provides in-depth clinical reviews on bionic reconstruction of the upper extremity, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
  • Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews

Readership

Orthopedics

Table of contents

Introduction & Successful Bionic Reconstruction Necessitates Authentic and Intentional Multidisciplinary Care
Historical Perspective of the Surgical Innovations to Improve Prosthetic Control
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface and the Future of Intuitive Control
Partial Hand Amputations and Prosthetics: Maximizing Intuitive Control
Optimizing the Transradial Amputation
Avoiding a Vanilla Transhumeral Amputation
Movement is a Sensory Phenomenon
The Role of Traditional Limb Salvage and Finger Replantation in the Era of Bionic Reconstruction
The Role of Hand Allotransplantion when Bionic Reconstruction is Possible
Osseointegration of the Upper Extremity
The Role of Amputation and Myoelectric Prosthetic Fitting in Traumatic Adult Brachial Plexus Injury
Mental Health: The Invisible Challenge and the Opportunity
Occupational Therapist Perspectives in Upper Limb Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Erratum

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 42-3
  • Published: July 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

JH

Jacques Henri Hacquebord

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Hansjrg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone, New York, NY, USA

OA

Omri Ayalon

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, NYU Langone, New York, NY, USA