Prof. Jacques-Henri Hacquebord
Dr. Hacquebord treats patients across the US with severe and complex upper extremity trauma. His passion lies in helping individuals whose lives have been significantly impacted by hand and wrist injuries and conditions. Driven by his training at one of the world's foremost trauma hospitals, Dr. Hacquebord is dedicated to providing life-changing solutions to challenging and complex upper extremity cases.
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Brachial Plexus →
These can be devastating injuries to the spinal nerves as they travel down to the arm.
Amputations →
Partial or complete loss of limbs is as emotionally challenging as it is physically challenging.
Fractures →
It takes just a moment for an accident and broken bones to disrupt a person’s life.
Peripheral Nerve →
Nerve injuries, though seemingly minor, can cause pain and dysfunction.
Surgeon. Doctor.
Researcher.
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Dr. Hacquebord is passionate about helping patients regain their livelihoods through reconstructive surgery. From limb reconstruction to orthopaedics, he collaborates closely with colleagues to achieve optimal results for patients.
In the Field
Redefining the Management of Fuchs Dystrophy
Since its introduction in the United States in the mid-2010s, Descemet stripping only (DSO) has revolutionized the surgical management of Fuchs dystrophy. Although similar procedures were originally explored in the 1950s and for some time after, these met with little success. The current technique—pioneered in the United States by Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, the…
NYU Langone Convenes World’s Experts on Bionic Reconstruction
From early on in his career, Jacques Hacquebord, MD, performed major reconstructive work on patients at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, including many with hand and arm amputations. Caring for these patients introduced him to the fascinating world of prosthetic devices. Working with occupational therapists, mental health experts, and those who make and fit artificial limbs,…
Bridging the Gap Between Hand Surgery and Partial Hand Prostheses
How many times have we, as therapists, prosthetists, and rehabilitation nurses, encountered a traumatic hand injury where the heroic efforts of a skilled microvascular hand surgeon saved the hand? Yet what does it mean to “save” a hand following many months of reconstructive procedures that may include replantation, deepening a web space, a free flap,…